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Junko

JOON-koh2 syllables
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A common Japanese name meaning 'pure'. (Japanese)

What does Junko mean?

Japanese: A common Japanese name meaning 'pure'.. Junko is a common Japanese name that can mean 'pure' or 'obedient'. It is often used for girls in Japan.

Is Junko a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Junko in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Junko in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Junko suit?

Modern
Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Junko

At breakfast, the other pups saw Junko arrive and said, "With a name meaning 'pure', she must be a cereal snack! Let's see how much patience we have while waiting for our turn with her!"

Like Junko? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.