Mako

MAH-ko
Japanese
"sincerity"

Mako Origin and Meaning

The name Mako is a girl's name meaning "sincerity".

Mako is a name used for both genders in Japan, most notably for the granddaughter of the emperor who chose to leave the Royal Family to marry a commoner. It's a simple name that translates easily to English-speaking cultures, though many will try to pronounce the first syllable with a long a. Mako also means "shark" in Maori, and is the name of two shark species.

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The name Mako in Pop Culture

  • Mako Island
    setting in "Mako Mermaids
  • Mako Mori
    character in "Pacific Rim"