What Does the Name Youko Mean
The name Youko comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Youko below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Youko Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 陽 (you) meaning "light, sun, male" or 洋 (you) meaning "ocean" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters are possible.
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