Utako
Japanese · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Utako
Utako (歌子, 唱子, or other kanji combinations) is a Japanese feminine given name meaning "song child" or "singing child," derived from the Japanese words "uta" (歌, song) and the diminutive suffix "ko" (子, child).
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Etymology
Utako (歌子, 唱子, or other kanji combinations) is a Japanese feminine given name meaning "song child" or "singing child," derived from the Japanese words "uta" (歌, song) and the diminutive suffix "ko" (子, child). The name has been used in Japan since at least the Edo period and remains a traditional Japanese given name, with notable bearers including historical figures and cultural figures in literature and theater.
Utako currently ranks #4,799 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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