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Atsuko

ah-tsoo-koh

Atsuko is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “A Japanese name meaning 'warm child', 'kind child' or 'sincere child'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1921.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginJapanese

What Atsuko Means

A Japanese name meaning 'warm child', 'kind child' or 'sincere child'.

The Story of Atsuko

Imagine a name that carries the very warmth of the sun, a gentle embrace whispered across continents.

Atsuko is a cherished Japanese name, carrying meanings like 'warm child' or 'kind child' depending on the kanji chosen by her parents. It has graced generations in Japan since the early twentieth century, a name steeped in gentle tradition.

When you look at your baby girl, do you see a gentle spirit? Atsuko is for the child you imagine will offer kindness effortlessly, whose presence will feel like a soft blanket on a cool evening.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Personality Traits

KindSincereWarmGentle

Peak Year

#6 in 1921

Total Births

16

First Recorded

1920

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