Aiko

Aiko (あいこ, アイコ) is a female Japanese given name. Aiko (あいこ, アイコ) is a female Japanese given name. Aiko or Ayko is also a traditional male given name in Scandinavia and especially northern Germany. In Germany it is considered one of the old 'gentry names'. It is a variation of the name Ekke or Eike. Ekke translates to 'blade'. As a male given name in West Nile, Aiko is a shorter variation of the name Ayiko. Aiko means 'beloved son' in Chinese. While it could refer to a child in general (in Japanese), it's usually reserved or expected to be a title for a male (in Chinese). The meaning varies depending on the kanji used to write it. Several written forms include: In West Nile, Aiko originates from the root Ayiko which means 'happiness' in Lugbara. Aiko can also mean 'salt lack (no salt)' or 'salt trapping (catching)'.