Kyoko
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kyoko
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The Japanese first name Kyoko is translated as 'respectful child' or alternatively as 'child of the capital.' It consists of the Japanese characters kyō (恭) for 'respect' and kyō (京) for 'capital,' as well as ko (子) for 'child.'
What does the name Kyoko mean?
Kyoko is a Japanese girl's name that carries the meanings 'respectful child' and 'child of the capital.' The different kanji combinations can also lead to additional meanings.
Where does the name Kyoko come from?
The name Kyoko originates from Japan and means 'respectful child' or 'child of the capital.' The components consist of kyō (恭) for respect and kyō (京) for capital, as well as ko (子) for child. The name is written in the Japanese language and uses kanji.
How do you pronounce Kyoko?
Kjoko
Popularity
In Germany, Kyoko is a relatively rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2015 at 2,766th. Over the past ten years, Kyoko has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,112th.
Nicknames & pet names
Koko / Kyo / Yo
Similar first names
Famous people
- Kyoko Aizome (Japanese actress)
- Kyoko Ayana (actress from Japan)
- Kyoko Edo (Japanese musician)
- Kyoko Fukada (actress from Japan)
- Kyoko Gardiner (Japanese artist)
- Kyoko Hamaguchi (wrestler from Japan)
- Kyoko Hasegawa (actress from Japan)
- Kyoko Hayashi (writer from Japan)
- Kyoko Hinami (Japanese actress)
- Kyoko Ina (American figure skater)
- Kyoko Iwasaki (swimmer)
- Kyoko Kagawa (Japanese actress)
- Kyoko Kasuya (Japanese swimmer)
- Kyoko Katashita (Japanese volleyball player)
- Kyoko Kazama (actress from Japan)
- Kyoko Kimura (martial artist from Japan)
- Kyoko Kishida (actress from Japan)
- Kyoko Koizumi (Japanese singer)
- Kyoko Nagatsuka (Japanese tennis player)
- Kyoko Sakura (character from 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica')
Frequently asked questions about the name Kyoko
What does the name Kyoko mean?
Kyoko is a Japanese girl's name that can be translated as 'respectful child' or 'child of the capital,' depending on the kanji combination used.
Where does the name Kyoko come from?
The name Kyoko has its roots in Japan and is made up of the kanji for respect (恭) and capital (京) as well as child (子).
How popular is the name Kyoko?
Kyoko is a common name in Japan, though its popularity outside of Japan is limited. In Japanese cultural circles, it is often appreciated.