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Yoko
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  • Hiraganatip:よこ
  • Katakanatip:ヨコ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 100
  • English transcriptiontip:Yoko

This name is also used as a first name: First name / Given nameYoko

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Yoko," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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横- Yoko -

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横 means "side, width, horizontal."

  • Direction - Left and right, east and west.

  • To Lie Down - To lie down, to lie across, to lie sideways.

  • Unconventional - Going against the rules, doing what one wants, following one’s heart, unexpected, surprising.

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  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

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世古- Yoko -

Zen/Bushido (Classical name)
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世 means "world, society, generation."

  • Generation - The period of time from when one generation takes over the position from their parents until they pass it on to their children.

  • Era - A period of time in history.

  • Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.

  • Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.

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古 means "old, ancient, antique."

  • Old - Describes something that is from the past or has been around for a long time.

  • Ancient - Describes something that is very old or from a distant past.

  • Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.

  • Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.

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  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

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余湖- Yoko -

Nature
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余 means "surplus, excess, remainder."

  • Remain, Leftover - To remain or leave something behind.

  • Excess - Having more than necessary.

  • Other - Something else, something not mentioned.

  • Self - Referring to oneself.

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湖 means "lake."

  • Lake - A large body of water surrounded by land, usually fresh water.

  • Dongting Lake - A large lake in China, located in the middle of the Yangtze River basin.

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  • Householdstip: under 10

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