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Name Origin

Haruko is a Japanese female given name. It is composed of two kanji: 'haru' meaning 'spring' and 'ko' meaning 'child'. Therefore, Haruko traditionally means 'spring child'.

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Famous People

Haruko Ichikawa (1934-)

Actress and singer

  • Known for her roles in classic Japanese films like "Tokyo Story" and "Late Spring"
  • Prolific career spanning over five decades

Haruko Taya (1936-)

Composer

  • Known for composing the soundtrack to the anime series "Doraemon"
  • One of Japan's most successful female composers