Minako
mee-NAH-koh
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
13
Peak Year
#7 in 2002
First Recorded
2002
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Japanese given name composed of characters that can mean 'beauty' (mi) and 'child' (na) and 'child' (ko), suggesting a beautiful child.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Minako Komukai
Japanese former swimmer.
Personality Traits
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