Origin and Meaning of Ichigo

Strawberry / One child

Origin: Japanese - The name Ichigo is derived from the Japanese words 一 (ichi) meaning 'one' and 子 (go) meaning 'child'. It can also mean 'strawberry' when written as 苺 (ichigo).

• Ichigo is a popular name in Japan, especially for boys, and is often associated with the character Ichigo Kurosaki from the anime and manga series 'Bleach'.
• The name Ichigo can be used for both boys and girls, though it is predominantly masculine. As a feminine name, it is often associated with the fruit connotation.
• Ichigo Kurosaki, the protagonist of 'Bleach', has significantly popularized the name in various cultures outside of Japan.
• In Japan, the name Ichigo ranks within the top choices for boys but does not have the same level of popularity as traditional names like Hiroshi or Takashi.
• Related names include Ichigo's variants like Ichi and Go, as well as similar names like Ringo (meaning 'apple').