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Hideko

hee-DEH-koh

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

338

Peak Year

#26 in 1922

First Recorded

1915

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Meaning "excellent child," Hideko is a Japanese name. It combines "hide" (excellent) and "ko" (child).

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Hideko Takamine

    Prolific Japanese actress, star of numerous classic films.

Personality Traits

KindIntelligentCreativeReserved

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