Mitsuko as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mitsuko

What is the meaning of the name Mitsuko ?

The baby name Mitsuko is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced [mitsɯko] — mi-tsu-ko (approx. 'mee-tsoo-koh').

Mitsuko is Japanese in Origin.

Mitsuko is a Japanese feminine given name formed from mitsu + ko ("child"). Its meaning depends on the kanji chosen: 光子 "child of light/brightness"; 満子 "child of fullness/abundance"; 美津子 "beautiful haven child"; 三津子 "three-harbors child," among others. In kana it is written みつこ. The broad semantic field evokes radiance, prosperity, or auspicious coastal imagery, while the -ko suffix marks a traditional girls' name.

Use flourished in the Taisho and early Showa periods and peaked mid-20th century, when -ko names dominated Japanese naming; it is now a classic with a refined, retro feel. Notable bearers include pianist Mitsuko Uchida, actress Mitsuko Baisho, and Countess Mitsuko Coudenhove-Kalergi. Variants and spellings include alternative kanji, the kana form, and the Kunrei/Nihon-shiki romanization Mituko; common diminutives are Mitsu or Mitsu-chan. Related names sharing mitsu include Mitsue, Mitsuyo, and Mitsuki.