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Name Origin

Yasuo is a masculine Japanese given name. It is composed of two kanji: 'ya' (弥) meaning 'many', 'increase', or 'prosperity', and 'suo' (寿) meaning 'longevity' or 'long life'. Therefore, Yasuo traditionally signifies 'long life' or 'prosperous longevity'.

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Famous People

Yasuo Fukuda (1936-)

Politician

  • Prime Minister of Japan (2007-2008)

Yasuo Kuniyoshi (1889-1953)

Artist

  • Known for modernist paintings and woodcuts