Meaning & History
From Japanese 勇 (yuu) meaning "brave" combined with 吉 (kichi) meaning "good luck". Other kanji combinations are possible. A famous deceased bearer is Yukichi Chuganji, a Japanese supercentenarian and "... was recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest man... " in Japan until his death at age 114 years 189 days and a living bearer is Yukichi Amano, a Japanese columnist, founder and chief editor of monthly magazine Kokoku Hihyo.