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Name Origin

Junko is a Japanese feminine given name. It is composed of two kanji: 'jun' (純) meaning 'pure' or 'truthful', and 'ko' (子) meaning 'child'. Therefore, Junko often signifies purity, innocence, or truthfulness.

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Famous People

Junko Furuta (1971-1988)

Victim of crime

  • Her tragic case brought attention to issues of bullying and violence against women in Japan

Junko Tabei (1939-2016)

Mountaineer

  • First woman to summit Mount Everest