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Mariko

MAH-ree-koh

Popularity

#11729

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

1,315

Peak Year

#57 in 1984

First Recorded

1916

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Mariko is a Japanese feminine name. It can have various meanings depending on the kanji used, commonly 'true child' or 'real child.'

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Numerology

7

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