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Makoto

mah-KOH-toh

Popularity

#9511

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

541

Peak Year

#17 in 1922

First Recorded

1915

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Japanese name that can be written with various kanji, often meaning 'sincerity', 'truth', or 'integrity'. It conveys a sense of earnestness and honesty.

Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Makoto Shinkai

    Japanese animated film director and screenwriter.

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Personality Traits

Honestsincereprincipleddiligent

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