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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Strawberry (also 'one who protects', with other kanji)
- Origin
- Japanese
- Pronunciation
- EE-chee-goh
Ichigo is a Japanese name pronounced EE-chee-goh. It means "strawberry," and with other kanji it can also mean "one who protects," so the name carries both a sweet, simple image and a quietly protective one.
Meaning & Origin of Ichigo
Meaning: Strawberry (also 'one who protects', with other kanji).
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Ichigo
EE-chee-gohIPA /ˈiːtʃɪɡoʊ/
Popularity of Ichigo
Ichigo does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Ichigo mean?
Strawberry (also ‘one who protects’, with other kanji).
How do you pronounce Ichigo?
Ichigo is pronounced EE-chee-goh (IPA: /ˈiːtʃɪɡoʊ/).
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