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.
Numerology
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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