Yasuko as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Yasuko

What is the meaning of the name Yasuko ?

The baby name Yasuko is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced YAH-soo-koh; Japanese IPA: /jasɯko/.

Yasuko is Japanese in Origin.

Yasuko is a Japanese feminine given name formed from yasu plus the suffix ko, meaning “child.” Depending on the kanji chosen, it can signify “peaceful child” (安子), “serene child” (靖子), “healthy child” (康子), “calm child” (泰子), or “protected child” (保子). The element yasu commonly conveys peace, ease, or health, so the name tends to evoke tranquility and well-being.

Use of -ko names surged in the Taishō and Shōwa eras and peaked mid-20th century, making Yasuko widely heard among women of those generations; popularity waned from the 1980s as fashion shifted to -ko-less forms, yet it remains classic and dignified. Romanization is stable as Yasuko; affectionate nicknames include Yasu and Yasu-chan. Related names sharing the yasu element include Yasue, Yasuyo, and Yasumi. Flexible kanji selection lets families tailor nuance while preserving the same sound and traditional character.