Chōko

Chōko is a Japanese feminine given name, combining the characters 蝶 (chō) meaning "butterfly" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". It evokes imagery of a delicate, transformed creature and uses the common feminine suffix 子. Various kanji combinations are possible, but this character pairing is particularly poetic, linking the ephemeral beauty of a butterfly with the energy of childhood.

The element chō (butterfly) appears in other names and words, often symbolizing grace, change, or joy. The suffix ko was historically popular for girls' names, reflecting a cultural value on children as precious. Alternate Romanizations include Chouko. This name belongs to the tradition of synthesizing aspirational images with sibling-name structure.

• Meaning: "butterfly child"
• Origin: Japanese
• Type: Composite
• Usage regions: Japan