Japanese · Girl name
Junko
“pure, clean”
About the name Junko
Junko is a Japanese name that can mean ‘pure’ or ‘clean’, depending on the kanji used. The name has been used by various notable figures, including Junko Tabei, the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Junko reflects a cultural appreciation for nature and purity in Japanese society.
- Meaning
- pure, clean
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JOON-koh(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Junko
- Junko Aiko
- Junko Yuki
- Junko Sakura
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- Junko Hana
Questions about Junko
- What does Junko mean?
- Junko is a Japanese name meaning "pure, clean".
- How do you pronounce Junko?
- Junko is pronounced JOON-koh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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