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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameMakao
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:まかお
  • Katakanatip:マカオ
  • English Syllablestip:ma-ka-o (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ma-ka-o (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Makao
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Maakun(まーくん)Click to speech まーくんOokun( おーくん)Click to speech  おーくんMaochan( まおちゃん)Click to speech  まおちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Makao," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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罷雄- Makao -

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means "cease, dismiss, tired."

Name ideas examples

  • Cease - Cease - To Stop; to discontinue - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of cease throughout life.

  • Dismiss - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Tired - Tired - Exhausted; weary - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tired throughout life.

  • Attend, Go - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Change, Alter - Change is the only constant, and embracing it is the key to resilience. May your child embrace change with grace, growing stronger through transitions.

  • Dull, Weak, Foolish - Dullness reminds us that even blunt instruments have their purpose and time. May your child know when to be sharp and when to be gentle in approach.

  • Forgive - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.

  • Reach the Limit, Extreme - Reaching represents extending, striving, and pushing toward goals. May your child reach for great things, extending beyond their current grasp.

  • Tire, Exhaust - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

means "male, superior, strong."

Name ideas examples

  • Male - The masculine represents strength, protection, and active energy. May your child embody vigorous strength of character.

  • Superior - Superior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the superior's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

真夏男- Makao -

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means "true, truth, pure."

Name ideas examples

  • True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.

means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."

  • Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.

  • Grand - Large; flourishing; prosperous.

  • Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.

Name ideas examples

  • Summer - Summer (夏) represents vitality, growth at its peak, and the fullness of life's energy. May your child embody summer's vibrant energy, living life at its fullest and brightest.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • Xia Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "man, son, vigorous person."

Name ideas examples

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

  • Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.

  • Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

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