Japanese Names

... And my name is AKIKO!!!!

The girl's name Akiko \a-ki-ko\ is pronounced AH-kee-koh. It is of Japanese origin, and the meaning of Akiko is "autumn's child; bright child; glistening child".

Here's some other female Japanese names I found to be cute, interesting, ... or both!

• MIYAKO: Japanese name meaning "beautiful night child."


• ARISU: Japanese form of English Alice, meaning "noble sort."


• JUNKO: Japanese name meaning "obedient child" or "pure child."


• YOSHI: Unisex short form of Japanese names beginning with Yoshi-, meaning "correct", "fine, happy", and "good, nice." (no wonder I always loved Mario's Yoshi!)


• TAKARA: Japanese name meaning "treasure."


• HITOMI: Japanese name meaning "pupil (of the eye)." This name is usually given to girls with especially beautiful eyes.


• SAKURA: Japanese name meaning "cherry blossom."


• NATSUKO: Japanese name meaning "summer child."


• SAYURI: Japanese name meaning "lily." (my personal favorite... the name of my future baby girl!)