Overview
Seiko is a Japanese given name, almost exclusively feminine. Its meaning depends on the kanji used to write it.
Kanji and meaning
The "ko" in Seiko is generally written with a kanji meaning "child", and in that case is exclusively feminine; the kanji for "Sei" varies, for example:
("clear weather"); also read Haruko
("upright", "correct"); also read Masako or Shōko, and also used in Korean to write the name Jeong-ja
("clean", "pure"); also read Kiyoko or Sayako
("holy"); also read Kiyoko or Shōko, and also used in Korean to write the name Seong-ja
("blue" or "green"); also read Aoko
Rarely, the "ko" may be written with a kanji meaning "lake". Written this way, the name may be either masculine or feminine.
People
People with this name include:
, Japanese male martial artist
, Japanese politician, House of Councillors member, former ice speed skater and track cycling sprinter
, Japanese painter and poet
, Japanese volleyball player
Seiko Lee Japanese soprano
, Japanese singer
, Japanese artist
, Japanese voice actress
, Japanese actress
, Japanese politician, House of Representatives member
, Japanese shot putter
, Japanese tennis player
, Japanese female painter
, Japanese singer-songwriter
, Japanese volleyball player who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics
, Japanese novelist
, Japanese badminton player
, Japanese wrestler
, Japanese voice actress
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