Ko
Japanese · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Ko
Ko is a given name with multiple linguistic roots depending on cultural context; in Japanese it can mean "light" or "child" (子), while in Korean it may derive from Chinese characters with meanings like "high" or "beautiful." The name appears across East Asian cultures, particularly in Japan, Korea, and China, with historical usage dating back centuries in these regions.
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Etymology
Ko is a given name with multiple linguistic roots depending on cultural context; in Japanese it can mean "light" or "child" (子), while in Korean it may derive from Chinese characters with meanings like "high" or "beautiful." The name appears across East Asian cultures, particularly in Japan, Korea, and China, with historical usage dating back centuries in these regions.
Ko currently ranks #11,535 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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