What origin is the name Teiko?

Teiko comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Teiko — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Teiko

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Teiko

Teiko

Girl

Japanese

2 syllables

Teiko (貞子) is a Japanese girl's name meaning "From Tei (imperial) and Ko (child). Refers to a graceful child of the court, historically used to denote high social status in Japan.".

Teiko is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "From Tei (imperial) and Ko (child). Refers to a graceful child of the court, historically used to denote high social status in Japan.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: 貞子
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Tei (imperial) and Ko (child). Refers to a graceful child of the court, historically used to denote high social status in Japan.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as 貞子

Quick answers about Teiko

What does Teiko mean?

Teiko is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "From Tei (imperial) and Ko (child). Refers to a graceful child of the court, historically used to denote high social status in Japan.".

How popular is Teiko?

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Brother names that go with Teiko

Kenji Ren Hiro Kaito Sora Akira

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Teiko.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Teiko means "From Tei (imperial) and Ko (child). Refers to a graceful child of the court, historically used to denote high social status in Japan." — these names share that spirit.

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Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
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