Noriko
Meaning of Noriko
Noriko is a female name with Japanese origin. It is pronounced as noh-REE-koh (/noˈriːko/) in Japanese. The name has variations, such as Norika. In the United States of America, Noriko has been given to newborns since at least 1923, with the highest rank achieved in 1992 when it was the 8th most popular name for girls. The popularity of Noriko has fluctuated over the years, but it remains a unique and beautiful choice for parents looking for a Japanese-inspired name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as noh-REE-koh (/noˈriːko/)
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Notable People Named Noriko
| Noriko Tadano is a Japanese tsugaru shamisen performer, composer, and vocalist known for her crossover performances blending traditional and modern music. |
| Noriko Hidaka is a well-known Japanese actress, voice actress, singer, and narrator, recognized for her roles in popular anime series and films such as "Ranma ½," "My Neighbor Totoro," "Inuyasha," and "Detective Conan." |
| Noriko Shitaya is a Japanese voice actress known for her role as Sakura Matō in the Fate/stay night series. |
| Noriko Ogawa is a Japanese classical pianist who is based in London. |
| Noriko Katō is a Japanese actress and singer-songwriter affiliated with Up-Front Create, a subsidiary of the Up-Front Group. |
| Noriko Ann Kariya is a Canadian professional female boxer. |
| Noriko Tsukase was a Japanese voice actress and chanson singer known for her roles in popular anime series during the 1970s and 1980s. |
| Noriko Yui is a professor of mathematics at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. |
| Noriko Kawamura is a history professor at Washington State University, specializing in military history, World War II in the Pacific, and the Cold War, and known for her work on Hirohito and modern Japan. |
| Noriko Ueda is a jazz bassist, composer, and arranger. |
| Noriko Ito is a Japanese Paralympic badminton player who won the bronze medal in the women's doubles SL3–SU5 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics with her teammate, Ayako Suzuki. |
| Noriko Hayami is a Japanese actress best known for her lead role in the 1985 film Love Hotel and for her supporting roles in other films. |
| Noriko Rikimaru is a Japanese voice actress and narrator. |
| Noriko Furuya is a Japanese politician and member of the House of Representatives in the Diet. |
| Noriko Asano is a Japanese former butterfly swimmer who competed in two events at the 1972 Summer Olympics. |
