Takako as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Takako

What is the meaning of the name Takako ?

The baby name Takako is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ta-ka-ko (TAH-kah-koh); IPA: /ta.ka.ko/.

Takako is Japanese in Origin.

Takako is a Japanese feminine given name, pronounced tah-kah-koh. Its meaning depends on the kanji chosen: common forms include 貴子 (noble/precious child), 孝子 (filial child), 高子 (tall/high child), 隆子 (prosperous child), and 鷹子 (hawk child). It may also be written entirely in kana as たかこ or タカコ. The element -ko (子, “child”) was a standard feminine ending in the 20th century, giving the name a classic, refined tone.

Used among aristocratic and everyday families alike, Takako saw strong mid-20th-century popularity and remains familiar in Japan. Notable bearers span politics and the arts, such as Princess Takako of Japan (b. 1939), reformist politician Takako Doi, and entertainers Takako Matsu and Takako Tokiwa. Variants lie chiefly in kanji selection and script choice rather than pronunciation; affectionate diminutives include Taka or Taka-chan. Overall, Takako conveys qualities of nobility, respect, height/excellence, or keen strength, depending on the chosen characters.