Yuko (yuuko) in Japanese

The name Yuko in Japanese Katakana is ユウコ which in romaji is yuuko. Katakana is the standard translation for names into Japanese, Yuko in Japanese Hiragana, the non-standard translation for names into Japanese, is ゆうこ.

This translation was provided by our comprehensive database of existing names, which is derived from Hepburn romanization, the most widely used-used system of romanization for the Japanese language.

How do you write Yuko in Japanese Kanji?

The closest sounding kanji name that sounds similar to "yuko" is 結子, pronounced "yu-ko". The kanji means "bonded child".

The western meaning of the name Yuko is "snow child". The closest matching Kanji name based on this meaning is 雪子, which is pronounced "yuki-ko" and means "snow child".

Common examples of names similar to Yuko in Japan

We found the following examples of names similar to Yuko which are used as a first name or last name in Japanese prefectures:

1. Yūko (ゆうこ): This name is pronounced with two syllables, yu-ko. The kanji for this name means “gentle child” and is commonly used in the Kansai region of Japan. 2. Yūkō (ゆうこう): This name is pronounced with three syllables, yu-ko-o. The kanji for this name means “brave child” and is commonly used in the Kantō region of Japan. 3. Yūkō (ゆうこう): This name is also pronounced with three syllables, yu-ko-o. The kanji for this name means “blessed child” and is commonly used in the Tōhoku region of Japan. 4. Yūkō (ゆうこう): This name is also pronounced with three syllables, yu-ko-o. The kanji for this name means “kind child” and is commonly used in the Chūgoku region of Japan.

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