Ryko
Japanese · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ryko
Ryko is a Japanese given name derived from the kanji characters "ryu" (竜/龍, meaning dragon) and "ko" (子, meaning child), literally translating to "dragon child." The name is used primarily in Japan and reflects traditional Japanese naming conventions that incorporate nature symbolism and auspicious meanings.
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Etymology
Ryko is a Japanese given name derived from the kanji characters "ryu" (竜/龍, meaning dragon) and "ko" (子, meaning child), literally translating to "dragon child." The name is used primarily in Japan and reflects traditional Japanese naming conventions that incorporate nature symbolism and auspicious meanings.
Ryko currently ranks #14,098 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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