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Name Origin

Yoshiko is a Japanese feminine given name. It combines two kanji: 'yoshi' (良) meaning 'good', 'right', or 'righteous' and 'ko' (子) meaning 'child'. Therefore, Yoshiko traditionally means 'good child' or 'righteous child'.

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Famous People

Yoshiko Kawashima (1907-1948)

Spy, socialite

  • Espionage during the Second Sino-Japanese War
  • Controversial figure in Japanese and Chinese history

Yoshiko Yamaguchi (1920-2014)

Actress, Singer

  • Known as the 'Japanese Shirley Temple'
  • Starred in numerous films and television shows during Japan's Golden Age of Cinema

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