Below are navigation links that will take you to the main text and navigation menus.

26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name search tools for your baby!

Japanese boy(male) nameYoukou
Click to speech ようこうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare This PageCopy Youkou

  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ようこう
  • Katakanatip:ヨウコウ
  • English Syllablestip:you-kou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:yo-u-ko-u (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Youkou, Yōkō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Youkun(ようくん)Click to speech ようくんYouchan(ようちゃん)Click to speech ようちゃんYoutan(ようたん)Click to speech ようたん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Youkou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

Introduction to how Japanese names work

Name Filter

耀光- Youkou -

1
Click to speech ようこうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare耀光 - Youkou -Copy 耀光

耀 means "shine, glitter, glory."

Name ideas examples

  • Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.

  • Glitter - Glitter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the glitter's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Glory - Glory - Splendor; magnificent radiance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of glory throughout life.

  • Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.

  • Radiance - Radiance represents the outpouring of inner beauty, joy, and spiritual light. May your child radiate joy and beauty, their inner light touching all who behold them.

means "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

洋航- Youkou -

Click to speech ようこうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare洋航 - Youkou -Copy 洋航

means "ocean, western, vast."

  • Western - Relating to the West.

  • Vast - Immense; widespread.

  • Abundant - A large amount of something that is overflowing or overflowing with abundance.

  • East and West - The two halves of the world, divided by the East and West.

  • Expansive - A large area of land or water that is spread out and covers a great distance.

  • Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.

  • Shore - The land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, ocean, or river.

Name ideas examples

  • Western - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

  • Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.

  • Abundant - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.

  • East and West - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

  • Expansive - Being expansive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be expansive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Shore - Shores represent meeting points, transitions, and the edge between worlds. May your child navigate the shores between different aspects of life.

means "navigate, cruise, ship."

  • Navigate - To Sail; to voyage.

  • Cruise - To travel by water or air.

  • Ship - A vessel for water travel.

  • Boat Bridge - A bridge constructed by arranging boats side by side.

  • To Ferry - To move across water by boat.

Name ideas examples

  • Navigate - Navigate - To Sail; to voyage - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of navigate throughout life.

  • Cruise - Cruising represents smooth travel, pleasant journey, and exploring waters. May your child journey pleasantly through life.

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

  • Boat Bridge - Bridges connect what is separated, overcoming obstacles and creating union. May your child be a bridge-builder, connecting people and overcoming divisions.

  • To Ferry - The act of ferry represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child ferry with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

用高- Youkou -

Click to speech ようこうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare用高 - Youkou -Copy 用高

means "to use, function, resources."

Name ideas examples

  • To Use - The act of use represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child use with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Function - Function represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of function.

  • Resources - Resources - Finances; materials; capital - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resources throughout life.

  • By Means of - By Means Of - Through; using - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of by means of throughout life.

  • Job - Job - A task or piece of work, especially one that is pa - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of job throughout life.

  • Necessary - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Task - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Toilet - Toilet - Using the bathroom - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of toilet throughout life.

means "high, excellent, famous."

Name ideas examples

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Famous - Being famous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be famous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Amount - Amount - Quantity; degree - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of amount throughout life.

  • Arrogant - Understanding arrogance teaches the value of humility. May your child have confidence without arrogance.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Increase - Increasing represents growth, abundance, and positive development. May your child increase in wisdom, kindness, and prosperity.

  • Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • To be Proud - The act of be proud represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be proud with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Rise - The act of rise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Value - The act of value represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child value with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

遥滉- Youkou -

Click to speech ようこうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare遥滉 - Youkou -Copy 遥滉

means "distant, far, wander."

Name ideas examples

  • Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.

  • Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.

  • Wander - Wander represents a role or one who acts with purpose. May your child be a worthy wander when called to that role.

  • Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

means "vast waters, expansive."

  • Vast Waters - Wide and deep waters.

  • Expansive - Broad and far-reaching.

  • Deep - A deep body of water, such as a sea or river.

Name ideas examples

  • Vast Waters - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Expansive - Being expansive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be expansive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Deep - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.

陽光- Youkou -

Click to speech ようこうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare陽光 - Youkou -Copy 陽光

means "sun, positive, sunny."

Name ideas examples

  • Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.

  • Sunny - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Positive - Being positive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be positive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Bright, Clear - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

  • South Side of a Mountain - The sunny mountain side represents warmth, brightness, and favorable position. May your child find life's sunny sides.

means "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

Explore Names by Tag

Similar Names to Youkou

Names that have the same gender and start with Y.

Explore First Names by Meaning

Here are some sample tags. Choose 'English word meanings' and try searching for any English word you like!

Share This Page

Share This PageShare

Share on your favorite

Or copy the link

Loading...