Teruko (written: 照子, 曦子, 輝子 or 光子) is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:
- Princess Teruko (曦子 内親王, 1224–1262), Empress of Japan
- Akai Teruko (赤井輝子, 1514 – 1594), female samurai warrior.
- Teruko, Princess Ake (光子内親王, 1634-1727), Japanese princess and artist
- Teruko Ishizaka (石坂 照子, 1926–2019), Japanese scientist
- Teruko Miyamoto (宮本 輝子, born 1952), Japanese basketball player
- Teruko Oe (大江 光子, born 1969), Japanese long-distance runner
- Teruko Wada (和田 照子, born 1969), Japanese lawyer and President of the Girl Scouts of Japan
- Teruko Yokoi (横井 照子, born 1924), Japanese artist
Gender | Female |
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Origin | |
Word/name | Japanese |
Meaning | Different meanings depending on the kanji used |