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Yoshiko

yoh-shee-koh

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

1,331

Peak Year

#85 in 1921

First Recorded

1906

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Yoshiko is a Japanese name meaning "good child," "fragrant child," or "virtuous child," depending on the kanji used.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Yoshiko Yamaguchi

    Japanese actress and singer, known as Shirley Yamaguchi

  • Yoshiko Kawashima

    Manchu princess raised as Japanese spy

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Personality Traits

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