Yumiko

YOO-MEE-KO

Japanese

"arrow child"

Yumiko Origin and Meaning

The name Yumiko is a girl's name meaning "arrow child".

A vibrant Japanese name with an adventurous meaning, Yumiko is a popular name in Japan. It has a range of meanings, including "arrow child", "permeance and beauty child", and "evening beauty child".

In terms of real-world usage, Yumiko is borne by actress and model Yumiko Shaku, manga artist and creator of Candy Candy Yumiko Ingarashi, and dancer and costume designer Yumiko Takeshima, who owns a dancewear company, named simply YUMIKO.

The name might also be familiar to anime, manga, and comic book fans, having featured in Battle Royale, The Walking Dead, Sailor Moon, and Hellsing.