“Ichiko (一子, 市子, or other kanji combinations) is a Japanese feminine given name meaning "first child" or "market child" depending on the kanji used, with roots in Japanese naming conventions that combine kanji characters for specific meanings.”
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OriginJapanese
LanguageJapanese
CultureJapanese
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 1
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About the name Ichiko
Ichiko (一子, 市子, or other kanji combinations) is a Japanese feminine given name meaning "first child" or "market child" depending on the kanji used, with roots in Japanese naming conventions that combine kanji characters for specific meanings.
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Ichiko (一子, 市子, or other kanji combinations) is a Japanese feminine given name meaning "first child" or "market child" depending on the kanji used, with roots in Japanese naming conventions that combine kanji characters for specific meanings. The name is used primarily in Japan and Japanese diaspora communities, with historical usage dating back centuries in Japanese culture with no specific religious association.
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