Junko

Pure child, obedient child

GenderGirlOriginJapaneseSay itJOON-kohPopularityVintage
Pronounced JOON-koh

About the name Junko

Junko means pure or obedient child, a classic name expressing simplicity and integrity. It was widely used in mid-century Japan.

Pure and steadfast, quietly determined in all she pursues.

Fun fact

Junko Tabei made history in 1975 as the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Nicknames for Junko

Jun

Variations

JunJunka

Famous people named Junko

  • Junko Tabei (first woman to summit Mount Everest)

Sibling name ideas

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