Motoko
Meaningoften origin child · Japanese
Motoko is a Japanese girl name often meaning “origin child”. 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, Motoko would score 12 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 Motoko
Motoko is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “often origin child”. 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 Motoko 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 Motoko
What does the name Motoko mean?
Motoko means “often origin child” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Genesis (“origin, beginning”), Jenesis (“origin, beginning”), Genessis (“origin, birth”) and Genisis (“origin, beginning”).
What is the origin of the name Motoko?
Motoko is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Motoko a boy or girl name?
Motoko is a girl name.
What names are similar to Motoko?
If you like Motoko, you might also like Genesis, Jenesis, Genessis and Genisis.
What should I know before naming my baby Motoko?
Motoko is a Japanese girl name often meaning “origin child”. 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.