Japanese · Girl name
Yōko
“child; sun, ocean, or positive”
About the name Yōko
Yōko is a Japanese feminine given name. The meaning of Yōko varies depending on the kanji used for ‘yō’, which can mean ‘sun’, ‘ocean’, ‘positive’, or other concepts, while ‘ko’ consistently means ‘child’. The name is written with various kanji combinations, each imparting a different nuance. A well-known bearer of the name is Yoko Ono, an artist and peace activist. The flexibility of meaning reflects the diversity and creativity in Japanese naming traditions.
- Meaning
- child; sun, ocean, or positive
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- yoh-KOH(2 syl.)
Middle names for Yōko
- Yōko Ami
- Yōko Hana
- Yōko Sakura
- Yōko Yuki
- Yōko Mika
Questions about Yōko
- What does Yōko mean?
- Yōko is a Japanese name meaning "child; sun, ocean, or positive".
- How do you pronounce Yōko?
- Yōko is pronounced yoh-KOH, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Yōko?
- Variants of Yōko include Yoko.
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