Kokone
Meaningoften heart sound · Japanese
Kokone is a Japanese girl name often meaning “heart sound”. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kokone 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 Kokone
Kokone is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “often heart sound”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kokone 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 Kokone
What does the name Kokone mean?
Kokone means “often heart sound” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Corazon (“heart”), Kokona (“often heart and seven”), Kokoro (“heart, spirit”) and Lubaba (“essence, heart”).
What is the origin of the name Kokone?
Kokone is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Kokone a boy or girl name?
Kokone is a girl name.
What names are similar to Kokone?
If you like Kokone, you might also like Corazon, Kokona, Kokoro and Lubaba.
What should I know before naming my baby Kokone?
Kokone is a Japanese girl name often meaning “heart sound”. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.