Tomoyo
Meaningoften friendly generation · Japanese
Tomoyo is a Japanese girl name often meaning “friendly generation”. 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.
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 Tomoyo
Tomoyo is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “often friendly generation”. 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 Tomoyo 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 Tomoyo
What does the name Tomoyo mean?
Tomoyo means “often friendly generation” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Miyoko (“often beautiful generation child”), Akiyo (“often bright generation”), Hanayo (“often flower generation”) and Haruyo (“often spring generation”).
What is the origin of the name Tomoyo?
Tomoyo is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Tomoyo a boy or girl name?
Tomoyo is a girl name.
What names are similar to Tomoyo?
If you like Tomoyo, you might also like Miyoko, Akiyo, Hanayo and Haruyo.
What should I know before naming my baby Tomoyo?
Tomoyo is a Japanese girl name often meaning “friendly generation”. 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.