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Hideko Inouye

Photograph of Hideko Inouye Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Hideko
Surname
Inouye

The Name Hideko

Origin
Japanese
Meaning
The meaning depends on the kanji used, but commonly combines elements such as 'hide' (秀, excellence) with 'ko' (子, child).
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