Tamiko
Tamiko is a girl name of Japanese origin, meaning “Child of the people; child of plenty”.
| Meaning | Child of the people; child of plenty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Written as | 民子 |
| Pronunciation | tah-MEE-koh |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Japan, United States |
Meaning and origin of Tamiko
Tamiko ends in -ko, 'child', the classic ending for Japanese girls' names in the twentieth century. With the kanji 民子 it means 'child of the people', while 多美子 reads as 'child of much beauty'; the meaning depends on the characters chosen. Names ending in -ko were extremely common for girls born before about 1980 but have since become less fashionable in Japan.
Is Tamiko a religious name?
Tamiko is a secular Japanese name with no particular Buddhist or Shinto significance.
How popular is Tamiko?
Mostly found among older women in Japan and in Japanese-American families; rare for babies now.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tamiko mean?
Tamiko means 'Child of the people; child of plenty'. It is of Japanese origin.
Does Tamiko have a religious meaning?
Tamiko is a secular Japanese name with no particular Buddhist or Shinto significance.
How do you pronounce Tamiko?
Tamiko is pronounced tah-MEE-koh.
Is Tamiko a boy or girl name?
Tamiko is usually a girl name.