Juko
Japanese · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Juko
Juko is a Japanese name derived from the kanji characters "ju" (寿) meaning "longevity" or "life" and "ko" (子) meaning "child," thus combining to mean "child of longevity" or similar auspicious meanings.
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Etymology
Juko is a Japanese name derived from the kanji characters "ju" (寿) meaning "longevity" or "life" and "ko" (子) meaning "child," thus combining to mean "child of longevity" or similar auspicious meanings. The name is used primarily in Japanese culture and has historical significance, notably borne by Murata Juko (1423-1502), a prominent Zen Buddhist monk and tea master who founded the wabi-sabi aesthetic in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Juko currently ranks #2,544 in the United States as a boy's name.
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