Makiko
Meaning of Makiko
Makiko is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its roots in Japan and is derived from the Japanese words "maki" meaning "true" or "genuine," and "ko" meaning "child." In Japanese, Makiko is pronounced as mah-kee-koh (/ma.ki.ko/). The name also has variations such as Maki. Although not very common in the United States, Makiko has been given to a few newborns over the years. It ranked 4973rd in popularity in 1925, with 5 occurrences recorded that year. Makiko carries an air of elegance and grace, making it a lovely choice for parents seeking a name with cultural significance and a touch of exoticism for their little girl.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as mah-kee-koh (/ma.ki.ko/)
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Notable People Named Makiko
| Makiko Esumi is a multi-talented former Japanese model, actress, writer, essayist, and lyricist, best known for her role as Chinatsu Tsuboi in the Japanese television drama series Shomuni. |
| Makiko Tanaka is a Japanese politician and the daughter of former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka. |
| Makiko Ohmoto is a freelance Japanese voice actress known for voicing Kirby in the game series and Ness from the EarthBound series in Super Smash Bros. |
| Makiko Watanabe is a Japanese actress with over 60 film appearances since 1996. |
| Makiko Hirabayashi is a Japanese jazz pianist based in Denmark, known for her early start in music and her transition from film composition to jazz and improvisation. |
| Makiko Furukawa is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics. |
| Makiko Izawa is a Japanese sprinter who competed in the women's 200 meters at the 1964 Summer Olympics. |
