Pronunciation: [atsˈuːkə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
The name Atsuko is spelled with five letters: A-T-S-U-K-O. In International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, it is pronounced /ɑtsuːkoʊ/. The A is pronounced as /ɑ/, similar to the 'a' sound in the word 'father'. The T, S, K and O are pronounced as in English. The U is pronounced as /uː/, like the 'oo' sound in 'room'. The name Atsuko is of Japanese origin and means 'kind child'.
Atsuko is a given name of Japanese origin that commonly refers to a female individual. While the meaning of Atsuko may vary slightly depending on the kanji characters used to write it, the name generally conveys positive and desirable qualities. "Atsu" (厚) means "warmth," "kindness," or "thick," and "ko" (子) denotes "child."
In this context, Atsuko can be understood as "a child of warmth" or "a child filled with kindness." It may also be interpreted as "a child with a thick heart" symbolizing a person who possesses a deep and compassionate nature.
As a name, Atsuko is often associated with nurturing characteristics, emphasizing the ability to provide comfort and support to others. Those with this name are typically regarded as caring, gentle, and empathetic individuals. Atsuko is a name that evokes a sense of tenderness and reliability, often attracting people who seek understanding and emotional stability.
In Japanese culture, names hold great significance and are chosen based on the desired qualities or meanings that parents wish to instill in their child. Atsuko embodies a sense of warmth and benevolence, signifying the importance of love and compassion in one's character.
The name "Atsuko" has Japanese origins. It is written in kanji as 敦子, with the first character "敦" meaning "kind-hearted" or "honest", and the second character "子" meaning "child". Thus, "Atsuko" can be loosely translated as "kind-hearted child" or "honest child" in Japanese.
