Nobuko
Meaning of Nobuko
Nobuko is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. With its origins in Japan, Nobuko carries a sense of elegance and grace. The name is pronounced as noh-BOO-koh (/noˈbuko/) in Japanese. While there aren't many variations of the name, Nobue is a similar alternative that you might consider. Looking at data for newborns in Hawaii, we can see that the name Nobuko has had varying levels of popularity over the years. In the early 20th century, it was quite favored, with rankings as high as 60 in 1921. Although its popularity declined later on, this only adds to the uniqueness and charm of the name. Consider naming your little one Nobuko and give her a name that stands out!
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as noh-BOO-koh (/noˈbuko/)
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Notable People Named Nobuko
| Nobuko Yoshiya was a prolific Japanese novelist known for her serialized romance novels and adolescent girls' fiction, and she was also a pioneer in Japanese lesbian literature. |
| Nobuko Fushimi, also known as Nobue Fushimi, was a Japanese actress and singer active in the 1930s. |
| Nobuko JoAnne Miyamoto is a Japanese American folk singer, songwriter, author, and activist known for co-creating the first Asian-American album in history. |
| Nobuko Miyamoto is a Japanese actress known for her collaborations with director Juzo Itami. |
| Nobuko Fukuda is a Japanese cross-country skier who has competed in three Winter Olympics, with her best finish being eighth in the team sprint at Turin in 2006. |
