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Name Origin

Yukio is a Japanese masculine given name meaning 'snow child' or 'excellent son'. It is composed of two kanji: 'yuki' (雪), meaning snow, and 'o' (男), meaning man or son.

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Famous People

Yukio Mishima (1925-1970)

Writer, poet, playwright, actor

  • Nobel Prize in Literature nominee
  • Prolific writer of novels, short stories, plays, and essays
  • Known for his exploration of themes such as beauty, death, and the samurai spirit

Yukio Hatoyama (1947-)

Politician

  • Prime Minister of Japan (2009-2010)
  • Leader of the Democratic Party of Japan

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