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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameMaruko
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:まるこ
  • Katakanatip:マルコ
  • English transcriptionstip:Maruko
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Maruchan(まるちゃん)Click to speech まるちゃんMarin(まりん)Click to speech まりんMa-tan(まーたん)Click to speech まーたん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 "Maruko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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丸子- Maruko -

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means "circle, round, perfection."

Name ideas examples

  • Round, Circular - Describes something that is round or circular in shape, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.

  • Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.

  • Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

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

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

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

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

円子- Maruko -

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means "circle, yen."

  • Circle - A shape that is round and has no corners.

  • Round - Having a circular shape.

  • Circular - Having a curved line that forms a circle.

  • Smooth - Without any sharp edges or angles.

  • Cute - Having a round and attractive shape.

  • Perfect - Without any gaps or missing parts.

  • Currency - The unit of currency in Japan.

  • Area - A region or area around a certain point.

Name ideas examples

  • Perfection - The kanji symbolizes perfection, as it is a perfect circle with no corners or edges. This could be a meaningful name for a baby, as it conveys the idea that the child is perfect and complete.

  • Harmony - The kanji also symbolizes harmony, as it is a perfect circle with no sharp edges or corners. This could be a meaningful name for a baby, as it conveys the idea that the child is in harmony with the world around them.

  • Currency - The kanji is also used to represent the Japanese currency, the yen. This could be a meaningful name for a baby, as it conveys the idea that the child is valuable and has the potential to be successful.

  • Circumference - The kanji is also used to represent the circumference of a circle. This could be a meaningful name for a baby, as it conveys the idea that the child is surrounded by love and support.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

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

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

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

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

まる子- Maruko -

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is hiragana, which is phonetic but without meaning.

is hiragana, which is phonetic but without meaning.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

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

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

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

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

円瑠子- Maruko -

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means "circle, yen."

  • Circle - A shape that is round and has no corners.

  • Round - Having a circular shape.

  • Circular - Having a curved line that forms a circle.

  • Smooth - Without any sharp edges or angles.

  • Cute - Having a round and attractive shape.

  • Perfect - Without any gaps or missing parts.

  • Currency - The unit of currency in Japan.

  • Area - A region or area around a certain point.

Name ideas examples

  • Perfection - The kanji symbolizes perfection, as it is a perfect circle with no corners or edges. This could be a meaningful name for a baby, as it conveys the idea that the child is perfect and complete.

  • Harmony - The kanji also symbolizes harmony, as it is a perfect circle with no sharp edges or corners. This could be a meaningful name for a baby, as it conveys the idea that the child is in harmony with the world around them.

  • Currency - The kanji is also used to represent the Japanese currency, the yen. This could be a meaningful name for a baby, as it conveys the idea that the child is valuable and has the potential to be successful.

  • Circumference - The kanji is also used to represent the circumference of a circle. This could be a meaningful name for a baby, as it conveys the idea that the child is surrounded by love and support.

means "lapis lazuli."

  • Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.

  • Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.

  • Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

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

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

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

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

舞留子- Maruko -

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means "dance, flit, circle, wheel, revolve."

  • Dance - To move rhythmically to music, often in a group.

  • Whirl - To spin or rotate rapidly.

  • Encourage - To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

  • Stir Up - To cause excitement or enthusiasm.

  • Play With - To handle or manipulate something in a playful or mischievous way.

Name ideas examples

  • Dance - To symbolize joy and movement in life.

  • Whirl - To represent energy and enthusiasm.

  • Encourage - To signify encouragement and support.

  • Stir Up - To signify a life full of excitement and enthusiasm.

  • Play With - To signify a life full of playfulness and joy.

means "detain, stop, remain."

Name ideas examples

  • Stay - To remain in a particular place or position, to remain stationary.

  • Secure - To make sure that something is safe and protected, to fasten or hold in place.

  • Ruble - A symbol of wealth and prosperity.

  • Pleiades - A symbol of beauty and grace.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

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

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

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

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

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