Makoto
Meaning of Makoto
Originating from Japan, the name Makoto is a masculine name that carries a unique and meaningful significance. In Japanese, it is pronounced as mah-KOH-toh (/ma.ko.to/). With its simplicity and elegance, Makoto has gained popularity not only in Japan but also in other parts of the world. It is associated with attributes such as honesty, sincerity, and truthfulness. These qualities make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name that embodies integrity and authenticity. Despite being of Japanese origin, Makoto has become increasingly popular in the United States over the years, ranking consistently within the top 10,000 names for newborn boys. Variations of this name include Mako, which offers a slightly different yet equally charming option for those considering this beautiful moniker for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as mah-KOH-toh (/ma.ko.to/)
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Notable People Named Makoto
| Makoto is a Japanese professional wrestler known for her success in promotions such as Ice Ribbon, Smash, Wrestling New Classic, and Reina Joshi Puroresu. |
| Makoto Shinkai is a renowned Japanese animator, filmmaker, author, and manga artist. |
| Makoto Yukimura is a renowned Japanese manga artist famous for creating Planetes and Vinland Saga. |
| Makoto Hasebe is a Japanese professional footballer known for his career with Eintracht Frankfurt and as the former captain of the Japan national football team. |
| Makoto Iijima is a retired Japanese professional cyclist with numerous track cycling medals and three Olympic Games appearances. |
| Makoto Murata is a Japanese computer scientist and Project Professor at Keio University with a Ph.D. in engineering. |
| Makoto Lavemai is a Japanese women's rugby union player who previously played for Yokogawa Musashino Artemi Stars. |
| Makoto Ozone is a renowned Japanese jazz pianist. |
| Makoto Oda - Oda Makoto was a Japanese novelist, peace activist, academic, and Time Asian Hero. |
| Makoto Shimizu, also known as Makoto, is a Japanese drum and bass musician, DJ, and actor with a distinctive musical style influenced by 1970s-era soul, funk, and jazz fusion. |
| Makoto Chūza is a Japanese professional shogi player with a 7-dan ranking. |
| Makoto Suwa is a Japanese astronaut candidate selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). |
| Makoto Kaneko is the Founder, President, and CEO of Zuken Inc., a multinational corporation, and the owner of The King Kamehameha Golf Club in Hawaii. |
| Makoto Hasegawa is a Japanese dancer and actor, known for being a member of the Japanese group The Rampage from Exile Tribe. |
| Makoto Kōsaka is a Japanese voice actress known for her roles in Aim for the Ace!, Little Ghost Q-Taro, and Brave Raideen. |
