Mahiro
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
Meaningoften true and broad · Japanese
Mahiro is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “true and broad”. 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Mahiro and you get Moriah. Same letters, different name.
- Word funMahiro doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
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 Mahiro
Mahiro is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin meaning “often true and broad”. 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 Mahiro at school. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Japanese names
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- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
Questions about the name Mahiro
What does the name Mahiro mean?
Mahiro means “often true and broad” and comes from Japanese. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Bradley (“broad clearing”), Braeden (“broad valley”), Bradford (“from the broad ford”) and Brad (“broad meadow”).
What is the origin of the name Mahiro?
Mahiro is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Asa (“healer”) and Rio (“river”).
Is Mahiro a boy or girl name?
Both. Mahiro is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
What names are similar to Mahiro?
If you like Mahiro, you might also like Bradley, Braeden, Bradford and Brad.
What should I know before naming my baby Mahiro?
Mahiro is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “true and broad”. 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.