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Yuuko

Yuuko, also romanized as Yūko or Yuko, is a feminine Japanese given name. The meaning varies with the kanji used; common forms include 優子 (gentle, superior child), 結子 (binds or knits child), and 裕子 (abundant child). The name is widely used in Japan and appears in literature, film, and contemporary media. When written in kana, it is pronounced with a long "u" sound in the first syllable.

Notable people with this name include the actress Yūko Takeuchi (竹内結子) (1980–2020), who was a prominent figure

In fiction, Yuuko Ichihara is a well-known character from CLAMP’s manga series xxxHolic, where she runs a

in
Japanese
cinema
and
television,
and
Yūko
Oshima
(大島優子),
a
singer
and
former
member
of
the
pop
group
AKB48.
The
name
appears
across
various
fields
in
Japan,
including
arts,
entertainment,
and
academia,
and
it
is
commonly
encountered
in
both
historical
and
modern
contexts.
curio
shop
that
grants
wishes.
The
name
Yuuko
is
used
for
a
variety
of
characters
across
Japanese
literature,
anime,
and
film,
reflecting
its
broad
cultural
presence.