Ikou as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ikou

What is the meaning of the name Ikou ?

The baby name Ikou is a Unisex name , 2332 syllables long and is pronounced EE-koh (Japanese IPA: /i.koː/).

Ikou is Japanese in Origin.

Ikou is a Japanese given name (pronounced ee-koh, with a long final vowel), typically romanized as Ikō with a macron; Ikou is the common ASCII substitute, and Iko appears as a clipped or nickname form. The name is uncommon and used for any gender, though it has a slightly traditional, masculine tone in older records.

As with many Japanese names, its meaning depends on the kanji chosen. Possible writings include 以光 “by means of, light,” 依幸 “rely on, good fortune,” 偉功 “great achievement,” or 威厚 “majestic, generous,” among others; all evoke ideas of light, blessing, or distinguished merit. Ikō also occurs as a Buddhist dharma or art name in premodern sources, contributing to its cultured, quietly old-fashioned feel, while contemporary bearers use it for its crisp sound and flexible meanings. Related forms and nicknames include Iko and Kō/Ko, and feminine variants may favor kanji with 光 (light) or 香 (fragrance).