Kokona
Meaningoften heart and seven · Japanese
Kokona is a Japanese girl name often meaning “heart and seven”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kokona would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kokona
Kokona is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “often heart and seven”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kokona at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese girl names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Girl name: Kiyomi · often pure beauty
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
Questions about the name Kokona
What does the name Kokona mean?
Kokona means “often heart and seven” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Corazon (“heart”), Kokone (“often heart sound”), Kokoro (“heart, spirit”) and Lubaba (“essence, heart”).
What is the origin of the name Kokona?
Kokona is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Kokona a boy or girl name?
Kokona is a girl name.
What names are similar to Kokona?
If you like Kokona, you might also like Corazon, Kokone, Kokoro and Lubaba.
What should I know before naming my baby Kokona?
Kokona is a Japanese girl name often meaning “heart and seven”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.