Naoki
Meaning of Naoki
Naoki is a male name of Japanese origin. It is pronounced as "nah-OH-kee" (/naˈoːki/). The name Naoki has variations, with Naoko being one example. In the United States, the popularity of the name Naoki has fluctuated over the years. In recent times, it has been given to a small number of babies each year, with varying ranks. While not widely used, Naoki carries a unique and distinctive sound that may appeal to those seeking a less common name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as nah-OH-kee (/naˈoːki/)
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Notable People Named Naoki
| Naoki Urasawa is a highly acclaimed Japanese manga artist and musician, known for creating multiple award-winning series and being hailed as one of the most influential artists in the history of manga. |
| Naoki Yoshida, also known as Yoshi-P, is a prominent Japanese video game producer, director, and designer, recognized for his contributions to the Final Fantasy XIV series. |
| Naoki Yamamoto is a successful Japanese racing driver known for his championships in Super Formula and Super GT. |
| Naoki Nakamura is a professional Japanese drifter who won the D1GP series in 2021 and has achieved success in the D1 Street Legal series. |
| Naoki Mori is a renowned Japanese virologist and professor known for his research on HTLV-1. |
| Naoki Yamamoto, a Japanese manga artist, also used pen names Tō Moriyama and Mori Tōyama for his earlier adult-oriented works, and he was born in Matsumae District, Fukushima, Hokkaido. |
| Naoki Inoue is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for J2 League club Blaublitz Akita. |
