Maho
MAH-hoh
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
15
Peak Year
#5 in 1998
First Recorded
1998
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A feminine Japanese name, Maho (真帆) can mean 'true sail' or 'genuine sail', suggesting a journey or a bright future.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Maho Kudo
Japanese voice actress and singer.
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