Junko Name Meaning
The name Junko comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Junko below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Junko Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 順 (jun) meaning "obedience" or 純 (jun) meaning "pure" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
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