Naohiko
Meaningoften honest prince · Japanese
Naohiko is a Japanese boy name often meaning “honest prince”. 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, Naohiko 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 Naohiko
Naohiko is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often honest prince”. 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 Naohiko at school.
Origin:Japanese names
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- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
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Questions about the name Naohiko
What does the name Naohiko mean?
Naohiko means “often honest prince” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Nao (“often honest”), Naoaki (“often honest brightness”), Naohiro (“often honest and broad”) and Naoki (“often honest, upright tree”).
What is the origin of the name Naohiko?
Naohiko is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Naohiko a boy or girl name?
Naohiko is a boy name.
What names are similar to Naohiko?
If you like Naohiko, you might also like Nao, Naoaki, Naohiro and Naoki.
What should I know before naming my baby Naohiko?
Naohiko is a Japanese boy name often meaning “honest prince”. 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.