Yukiko
Meaning of Yukiko
Yukiko is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. This name has its origin in Japan and carries a rich cultural history. In Japanese, it is pronounced as yoo-KEE-koh (/juːˈkiːkoʊ/). Yukiko is often considered to be a variation of the name Yuki. The name Yuki means "snow" in Japanese, evoking a sense of purity and beauty. Yukiko has been used as a given name for several decades, with records showing its popularity in Hawaii during the early 20th century. Although its usage may have fluctuated over the years, Yukiko remains an enchanting choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as yoo-KEE-koh (/juːˈkiːkoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Yukiko
| Yukiko Motoya is a multi-talented Japanese writer and playwright, known for winning prestigious literary and dramatic awards and having her work adapted into films. |
| Yukiko Sakamoto is a Japanese politician and bureaucrat known for being the first woman to serve as vice-governor of Shizuoka Prefecture and for her term in the House of Councillors in the National Diet. |
| Yukiko Akaba is a Japanese long-distance runner known for her expertise in the 10,000 meters, half marathon, and marathon events. |
| Yukiko Goda is a Japanese molecular biologist and professor known for her research on neural communication through synapses, and she was elected as a Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization in 2023. |
| Yukiko Ueno is a Japanese Olympic medal-winning softball pitcher known for her exceptional speed and change-up pitch. |
| Yukiko Ogawa is a renowned materials science researcher known for her work on next-generation structural materials, particularly lightweight magnesium alloys, at the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan. |
| Yukiko Horiguchi is a renowned Japanese animator and illustrator known for her work on popular anime series like Lucky Star and K-On! |
| Yukiko Takahata is a Japanese badminton player known for her success in women's doubles tournaments. |
| Yukiko Okamoto, also known as Sachiko Okamoto, is a retired Japanese runner who excelled in the half marathon and marathon events. |
| Yukiko Iwai is a Japanese voice actress known for her role as Ayumi Yoshida in Detective Conan, born in Chiba. |
| Yukiko Okamoto - Okamoto Yukiko is a Japanese actress who received the Best New Talent award at the 1998 Yokohama Film Festival. |
