Haruko (はるこ, ハルコ) is a feminine Japanese given name. Its most common translation is "spring child" (春子, which may also be read as a Korean name Chun-ja), though other kanji provide different meanings. Notable people with the name include:

Haruko
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameJapanese
Meaningmany different meanings depending on the kanji used.
Other names
Related namesHaru, Haruka, Haruhi, Haruki, Harumi, Harue, Haruno, Haruna, Haruyo

Fictional characters

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  • Haruko Akagi, a character in the manga series Slam Dunk
  • Haruko Haruhara, a character in the anime series FLCL
  • Haruko Kamio, a character in the visual novel Air
  • Haruko Mikogami, a secondary character in the anime series Sky Girls
  • Haruko Shido, a supporting character in the anime series Please Twins!