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Yuko 用子 – Japanese girl given name
Yuko (用子) is read ゆうこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 用子, the characters mean: utilize + child. This reading can be written with at least 180 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Yuko
Yuko (優子 or 裕子) means gentle child or abundant child, a classic -ko name.
How to write Yuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 用子 | ゆうこ | utilize + child | 8 |
| 結子 | ゆうこ | tie + child | 15 |
| 結心 | ゆうこ | tie + heart | 16 |
| 有子 | ゆうこ | possess + child | 9 |
| 由子 | ゆうこ | wherefore + child | 8 |
| 優子 | ゆうこ | tenderness + child | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yuko
Yuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Yuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆうこ |
| Katakana | ユウコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 用子 |
Full name examples
- Yuko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城用子, ゆうき ゆうこ)
- Yuko Kono (Japanese order: 河野用子, こうの ゆうこ)
- Yuko Maki (Japanese order: 牧用子, まき ゆうこ)
How to pronounce Yuko
Break it into 2 parts: yu · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written ゆうこ.
Questions about Yuko
What does Yuko mean in Japanese?
Yuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 用子, combines these meanings: utilize + child. Other spellings include 結子 (tie + child), 結心 (tie + heart), 有子 (possess + child).
How do you write Yuko in kanji?
The most common way is 用子 (ゆうこ). It can also be written 結子, 結心, 有子, 由子, 優子.
How do you write Yuko in katakana?
Yuko is ユウコ in katakana and ゆうこ in hiragana.
Is Yuko a boy or girl name?
Yuko is mostly used for girls.
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