Yasuko

YAH-soo-ko

Japanese

"tranquil, peaceful + child"

Yasuko Origin and Meaning

The name Yasuko is a girl's name meaning "tranquil, peaceful + child".

Yasuko can be written in many ways in Japanese, but the usual kanji has the sweet, serene meaning of "peaceful child" or "tranquil". It's a well-used name in Japan with various namesakes, the most well-known one internationally being the late mountaineer Yasuko Namba.