What origin is the name Yoku?

Yoku comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Yoku?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Yoku — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Yoku

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yoku

Yoku

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Yoku (翼) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From Japanese 'yoku' (virtuous/capable). Used to express a hope for a skilled and helpful child.".

Yoku is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Japanese 'yoku' (virtuous/capable). Used to express a hope for a skilled and helpful child.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Native script: 翼
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Japanese 'yoku' (virtuous/capable). Used to express a hope for a skilled and helpful child.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as 翼

Quick answers about Yoku

What does Yoku mean?

Yoku is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Japanese 'yoku' (virtuous/capable). Used to express a hope for a skilled and helpful child.".

How popular is Yoku?

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Sister names that go with Yoku

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

How to say Yoku

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Yoku.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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John — "God is gracious, a name widely used for apostles and saints in the Christian tradition." (Hebrew)
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