Rinko as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rinko

What is the meaning of the name Rinko ?

The baby name Rinko is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RIN-ko (Japanese: [ɾinko] or [ɾiŋko]).

Rinko is Japanese in Origin.

Rinko is a Japanese feminine given name pronounced REEN-koh. It combines rin (variously written) with ko, meaning “child,” a classic girls’ name ending. The first element can be 凛/凜 (“dignified, brisk”), 倫 (“ethics, order”), 琳 (“beautiful jade”), or 林 (“forest”), among others, so the name’s nuance depends on the chosen kanji. Common spellings include 凛子/凜子 (“dignified child”), 倫子 (“upright child”), and 琳子 (“gem-like child”); it can also appear in kana as りんこ or リンコ. Related short form: Rin.

Names ending in -ko flourished in Japan through the early and mid-20th century, dipped in popularity from the late 1980s, and now feel timeless and slightly retro-chic. Notable bearers include actress Rinko Kikuchi (菊地凛子), photographer Rinko Kawauchi (川内倫子), and manga artist Rinko Ueda (上田倫子). Rinko is distinct from Riko (often 梨子/里子); the inserted nasal n gives it a stronger, crisper sound.