Naoko
Meaning of Naoko
Naoko is a beautiful and unique name with Japanese origins. It is commonly pronounced as "nah-OH-koh" (/naˈoːko/) in Japanese. The name Naoko does not have any known variations, which adds to its distinctiveness. In the United States, Naoko has been given to a small number of girls over the years, with varying popularity. According to available data, Naoko was most popular in 1993 when it was given to 7 newborn girls and ranked at 10588. While not widely used, Naoko carries an air of elegance and cultural richness that makes it a charming choice for parents seeking something truly special for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as nah-OH-koh (/naˈoːko/)
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Notable People Named Naoko
| Naoko Takeuchi is a renowned Japanese manga artist, famous for creating the beloved Sailor Moon series. |
| Naoko Fujioka is a Japanese professional boxer and Japan's first ever five-division world champion, known for holding multiple titles in different weight classes. |
| Naoko Mori is a Japanese actress based in the United Kingdom, known for her roles in Doctor Who, Torchwood, Everest, Absolutely Fabulous, and Spice World. |
| Naoko Takahashi is a retired Japanese long-distance runner and Olympic gold medal-winning marathoner, known for being the first woman to complete a marathon in under 2:20:00. |
| Naoko Yamazaki is a Japanese engineer and former astronaut at JAXA, and the second Japanese woman to fly in space after Chiaki Mukai. |
| Naoko Watanabe is a Japanese voice actress from Suginami, Tokyo, affiliated with Aoni Production. |
| Naoko Kawakami is a former Japanese football player who represented the Japan national team. |
| Naoko Shimazu is a professor at Birkbeck College, University of London, with research interests in the cultural history of international diplomacy and modern societies at war. |
| Naoko Kamio is a Japanese suit actress married to fellow suit actor Hirofumi Fukuzawa. |
| Naoko Sakamoto is a Japanese long-distance runner known for her 4th place finish in the women's marathon at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics. |
| Naoko Sakurai is a Japanese equestrian who participated in the individual dressage event at the 1988 Summer Olympics. |
