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Naoko
OriginJapanese
Meaning"obedient child"
About Naoko
Naoko is a common Japanese name with an admirable meaning, which, depending on how it's written, can translate to obedient, straight, honest, or green child. Naoko can also be spelled Nahoko.
As of October 2026, Naoko ranked #11389 in US births in 1993 SSA, peaked at #7282 in 1982.
Editor's take: The name Naoko is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning "obedient child".
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- Naoko Takeuchi
creator of the Sailor Moon manga and anime.
- Naoko Mori
Japanese actress best known for playing the character Toshiko Sato on BBC's Torchwood.
- Naoko Yamazaki
Japanese astronaut at JAX
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character in novel Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
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