Yuuko
Japanese · Not verified · 2 syllables
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About the name Yuuko
Yuuko (ゆうこ or 悠子) is a Japanese feminine given name composed of characters meaning "gentleness/leisure" (悠) and "child" (子), literally translating to "gentle child" or "child of leisure." The name derives from classical Japanese naming conventions that combine kanji characters to create meaningful personal names.
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Etymology
Yuuko (ゆうこ or 悠子) is a Japanese feminine given name composed of characters meaning "gentleness/leisure" (悠) and "child" (子), literally translating to "gentle child" or "child of leisure." The name derives from classical Japanese naming conventions that combine kanji characters to create meaningful personal names.
The name is primarily used in Japan and among Japanese communities worldwide, with no specific religious association; it became more internationally recognized through anime and manga characters, particularly in late 20th and early 21st-century Japanese popular culture.
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