Origin and Meaning of Satsuko

Child born in the season of happiness or child of the season

Origin: Japanese - The name Satsuko is constructed from two kanji characters; 'satsu' (幸) meaning 'happiness' or 'fortunate' and 'ko' (子) meaning 'child'.

• Satsuko is often given to girls born in a time or season considered auspicious or fortunate, reflecting the hopes of parents for their child's future.
• The name Satsuko may vary in meaning depending on the kanji characters used. Other kanji combinations can create different meanings related to the qualities a family wishes to bestow upon their daughter.
• Notable bearers include Satsuko Yamaguchi, who has contributed to Japanese art, showing the name's cultural resonance.
• While not extremely common, Satsuko was more popular in Japan before the 1980s and has seen a decline in usage in recent decades, reflecting broader naming trends.
• Variations of the name include Satoko, which uses the same suffix but with different kanji for the prefix, leading to different meanings.