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At a Glance: Name: Makoto – Meaning: truth or sincerity – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: mah-KOH-toh
Makoto is a gender-neutral Japanese name, pronounced mah-KOH-toh, that means truth or sincerity. It has a clean, modern sound and a worldly feel, and its meaning is easy to say out loud when someone asks about it.
Meaning & Origin of Makoto
Meaning: Truth or sincerity.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Makoto
Phonetic: mah-KOH-toh IPA: /mɑːˈkoʊtoʊ/
Popularity of Makoto
In U.S. Social Security data from 1915 to 2024, Makoto's highest rank was #2002 in 1922, when 17 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #9511, with 8 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Makoto mean?
Truth or sincerity.
How do you pronounce Makoto?
Makoto is pronounced mah-KOH-toh (IPA: /mɑːˈkoʊtoʊ/).
Is Makoto a popular name right now?
Makoto peaked at #2002 in 1922 and is ranked #9511 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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