子
ko
child, young, seed
Japanese Names
3
Strokes
火
Five Elements
子
Radical
female
Gender
Detailed Meaning
子 is the character for child — small, cherished, and full of promise. It has been appended to girls’ names in Japan for over a millennium, forming classic combinations like 花子 (Hanako), 美子 (Yoshiko), and 愛子 (Aiko). While slightly old-fashioned, it remains warmly regarded for its timeless elegance.