Atsuko

The Japanese first name Atsuko translates to 'kind child' and comes from the Japanese words atsui (敦), meaning 'kindness', and ko (子), meaning 'child'. However, other kanji combinations and meanings are also possible.

What does the name Atsuko mean?

Atsuko is a female first name from Japan, meaning 'kind child'. It is composed of the terms atsui (敦) for 'kindness' and ko (子) for 'child'. The name is very well-known in Japan and is frequently used. Notable bearers include actress and singer Atsuko Maeda and American comedian Atsuko Okatsuka.

Where does the name Atsuko come from?

Atsuko is a Japanese girl's name that carries the meaning 'kind child'.

How do you pronounce Atsuko?

The pronunciation of Atsuko is three syllables and clearly structured. The name is typically pronounced as 'At-su-ko' [atˈsuːko] and begins with an open a sound. The consonant combination '-ts-' creates a certain tension and gives the name a distinctive middle. The open '-ko' at the end provides a clear and stable closure. Thus, Atsuko appears structured, lively, and balanced – a name with a clear form and calm, stable aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Atsuko is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not appeared in the German first name charts. The best ranking for Atsuko was in 1992, when it reached 2,912th place in the Canadian first name charts. Between 1980 and 2024, the name was given in Canada fewer than 10 times, earning it 8,258th place. In the last ten years, no child has been named that.

Nicknames & pet names

Acchan / Akko / Aktuko / Ati / Atseku / Atsu / Atsuk / Atsuki / Suki

Famous people

• Atsuko Anzai (Japanese writer)
• Atsuko Asano (American writer)
• Atsuko Hashimoto (Japanese jazz musician)
• Atsuko Inaba (Japanese singer)
• Atsuko Kagari (magician)
• Atsuko Kawada (Japanese actress)
• Atsuko Kohashi (Japanese musician)
• Atsuko Kurusu (Nigerian actress)
• Atsuko Maeda (member of the band 'AKB48')
• Atsuko Seki (Japanese musician)
• Atsuko Seta (Japanese musician)
• Atsuko Tanaka (Japanese voice actress)
• Atsuko Tanaka (Japanese painter)
• Atsuko Tokuda (Japanese badminton player)
• Atsuko Tsurumi (artist from Japan)
• Atsuko Wakai (Japanese martial artist)
• Atsuko Yamano (Japanese musician)