Yukito

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Name
Yukito
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
3

The Japanese first name Yukito means 'happy person.' It is composed of the Japanese words yuki (幸), meaning 'joy' or 'happiness,' and to (人), which stands for 'person' or 'human.' However, there are also other possible kanji combinations and meanings.

What does the name Yukito mean?

Yukito is a male first name from Japan that means 'happy person.' It derives from the terms yuki (幸) for 'joy, happiness' and to (人) for 'person, human.' There are also alternative kanji combinations with different meanings. A prominent example of a name bearer is the Japanese writer Yukito Ayatsuji.

Where does the name Yukito come from?

The name Yukito has its roots in the Japanese language and means 'happy person.' The composition comes from yuki (幸) for 'joy, happiness' and to (人) for 'person, human.' The language is Japanese, and the name is written in kanji.

How do you pronounce Yukito?

ju-ki-to

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Yukito is rather rare. In 2019, it ranked 3,920th on the list of the most common male baby names. Over the last ten years, Yukito has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kito / Yuki

Famous people

  • Yukito Ara (Japanese singer)
  • Yukito Ayatsuji (writer from Japan)
  • Yukito Kunisaki (character from the anime Air)
  • Yukito Tsukishiro (character from the anime Card Captor Sakura)

Frequently asked questions about the name Yukito

Where does the name Yukito come from?

The name Yukito has its roots in the Japanese language and is written in kanji.

What does the name Yukito mean?

Yukito means 'happy person' and is composed of the terms yuki (幸) for 'joy, happiness' and to (人) for 'person, human.'

How popular is the name Yukito?

The popularity of the name Yukito can vary, but it is relatively well-known in Japan, also due to prominent bearers like the writer Yukito Ayatsuji.

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