Goku

Japanese
"aware of emptiness"

Goku Origin and Meaning

The name Goku is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning "aware of emptiness".

Goku is the name of the protagonist of the popular "Dragon Ball" manga series, which was turned into a live action film. The character of Goku is reportedly based on Sun Wukong, the hero of the Chinese legend Journey to the West.

# 1219 on Nameberry

Goku Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Popularity of the name Goku

20 Names Similar to Goku

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Goku.

The name Goku in Pop Culture

  • (Son) Goku
    main character in manga/anime series "Dragon Ball Z" and its spin,offs
  • Son Goku
    German rock band
  • Goku
    Jena's pet frog in "Wildwood Dancing" by Juliet Marillier