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Japanese girl(female) nameNoko
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:のこ
  • Katakanatip:ノコ
  • English Syllablestip:no-ko (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:no-ko (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Noko, Noco
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nocchi(のっち)Click to speech のっちNokorin( のこりん)Click to speech  のこりんNochan( のちゃん)Click to speech  のちゃん

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameNoko

Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 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 "Noko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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望来- Noko -

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means "hope, gaze, full moon."

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.

  • Gaze - Gaze - To look into the distance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gaze throughout life.

  • Full Moon - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.

  • Popularity, Trust, Respect - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • Resent, Bitter - Resent/Bitter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the resent/bitter's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Yearn, Long for - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.

means "to come, to bring, since."

Name ideas examples

  • To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.

  • To Bring - The act of bring represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bring with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Comfort - The act of comfort represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child comfort with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

乃恋- Noko -

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means "you, therefore, finally."

Name ideas examples

  • You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.

  • Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

  • Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

means "to yearn, love."

Name ideas examples

  • To Yearn - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.

  • Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

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

乃来- Noko -

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means "you, therefore, finally."

Name ideas examples

  • You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.

  • Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

  • Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

means "to come, to bring, since."

Name ideas examples

  • To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.

  • To Bring - The act of bring represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bring with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Comfort - The act of comfort represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child comfort with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

乃湖- Noko -

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means "you, therefore, finally."

Name ideas examples

  • You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.

  • Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

  • Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

means "lake."

  • Lake - A large body of water surrounded by land, usually fresh water.

  • Dongting Lake - A large lake in China, located in the middle of the Yangtze River basin.

Name ideas examples

  • Lake - Lakes represent tranquility, depth, and reflective wisdom. Their still waters mirror the sky while holding hidden depths. May your child possess the lake's serene surface and profound depths of character.

  • Dongting Lake - The great Dongting Lake represents vast expanse, legendary beauty, and poetic inspiration. May your child possess vast, inspiring presence.

乃瑚- Noko -

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means "you, therefore, finally."

Name ideas examples

  • You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.

  • Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

  • Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

means "ritual vessel, coral."

  • Ritual Vessel - A name for ceremonial objects.

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.

Name ideas examples

  • Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.

之胡- Noko -

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means "this, to go, possessive particle."

  • This - That; pointing to a person, thing, or matter.

  • To Go - To Proceed; to reach.

  • Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship.

Name ideas examples

  • This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.

  • To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Possessive Particle - Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of possessive particle throughout life.

means "barbarian, random, what."

  • Barbarian - Ancient northern or western peoples of China.

  • Random - Haphazard; careless.

  • What - A question word expressing doubt.

  • Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.

  • Longevity - Long life.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Random - Random - Haphazard; careless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of random throughout life.

  • What - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Ebisu - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

  • Longevity - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

典子- Noko -

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means "classic, ceremony, law."

Name ideas examples

  • Classic - Being classic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be classic, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Ceremony - Ceremony - A formal event - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ceremony throughout life.

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

  • Book, Text - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.

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

  • Govern, Administer - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

  • Standard, Benchmark - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.

  • Teaching, Instruction - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

means "child, boy, honorific."

  • Child - A Son or Daughter; offspring born to parents.

  • Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.

  • Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Feminine Suffix - Used in women's names.

  • Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.

  • Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.

  • Seed - Fruit; the egg of living creatures.

  • Small Thing - Something tiny or fine.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).

Name ideas examples

  • Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.

  • Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.

  • Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.

  • Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.

  • Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.

  • Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.

  • Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.

  • Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.

希子- Noko -

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means "hope, rare, few."

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.

  • Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.

  • Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.

  • Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

means "child, boy, honorific."

  • Child - A Son or Daughter; offspring born to parents.

  • Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.

  • Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Feminine Suffix - Used in women's names.

  • Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.

  • Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.

  • Seed - Fruit; the egg of living creatures.

  • Small Thing - Something tiny or fine.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).

Name ideas examples

  • Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.

  • Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.

  • Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.

  • Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.

  • Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.

  • Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.

  • Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.

  • Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.

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