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Japanese girl(female) nameYuukou
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:ゆうこう
  • Katakanatip:ユウコウ
  • English Syllablestip:yuu-kou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:yu-u-ko-u (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Yuukou, Yuukoh, Yūkō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Yuuchan(ゆうちゃん)Click to speech ゆうちゃんYukko(ゆっこ)Click to speech ゆっこYuukochan(ゆうこちゃん)Click to speech ゆうこちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameYuukou

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 "Yuukou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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優孝- Yuukou -

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means "excellent, gentle."

  • Abundant - Relaxed and with plenty of room.

  • Harmonious - Peaceful and harmonious.

  • Highest - The highest ranking in evaluations such as performance.

  • Kind - Refined and beautiful.

  • Outstanding - Superior to others.

  • Skilled - A performer or entertainer.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Highest - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

  • Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.

  • Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.

  • Skilled - Skilled - A performer or entertainer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.

means "filial piety, respect."

Name ideas examples

  • Filial Piety - Filial Piety - Devotion to parents; dutiful to family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of filial piety throughout life.

  • 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.

  • Mourning - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.

祐弘- Yuukou -

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means "divine help, aid, blessing."

Name ideas examples

  • Divine Help - Helping others is the expression of compassion in action, serving those in need. May your child extend helping hands throughout their life, serving others with joy.

  • Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.

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

  • Advancement - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Fortune, Good Luck - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.

means "wide, to spread."

Name ideas examples

  • Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

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

  • Big, Large - Big/Large - Of considerable size or extent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of big/large throughout life.

  • Spread, Propagate - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

有厚- Yuukou -

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means "have, exist, furthermore."

Name ideas examples

  • Have - Having represents possession, gratitude, and appreciating what one holds. May your child have enough, and appreciate all they have with gratitude.

  • Exist - Existing represents being, presence, and the gift of life. May your child exist with purpose and meaning.

  • Furthermore - Furthermore - In Addition; moreover - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of furthermore throughout life.

  • Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.

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

means "thick, kind, sincere."

Name ideas examples

  • Thick - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.

  • Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.

  • Considerate - Considerate - Thoughtful and caring; attentive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of considerate throughout life.

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

雄幸- Yuukou -

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means "male, superior, strong."

Name ideas examples

  • Male - The masculine represents strength, protection, and active energy. May your child embody vigorous strength of character.

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

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

means "happiness, fortune, blessing."

Name ideas examples

  • Happiness - Happiness in Japanese philosophy comes from acceptance, gratitude, and living in harmony. May your child find true happiness through gratitude, acceptance, and loving relationships.

  • Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.

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

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

  • Cherish, Love - Cherishing represents treasuring what is precious and nurturing with care. May your child cherish and be cherished.

  • Harvest - Harvest represents the reward of patient labor and the abundance of nature. May your child enjoy rich harvests from all they cultivate in life.

  • Imperial Visit - Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial visit throughout life.

佑光- Yuukou -

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means "help."

  • Aid - To give assistance or support.

  • Protect - To shield or guard from harm or danger.

Name ideas examples

  • Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.

  • Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.

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.

佑好- Yuukou -

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means "help."

  • Aid - To give assistance or support.

  • Protect - To shield or guard from harm or danger.

Name ideas examples

  • Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.

  • Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.

means "good, like, friendly."

Name ideas examples

  • Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • Like - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Friendly - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

  • Close, Intimate - Close/Intimate - A relationship that is close and friendly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of close/intimate throughout life.

  • Excellent, Superior - 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.

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