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By Brynn McKeon · Jul 2026

Naoko

OriginJapanese
Meaning"obedient child"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#20941

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The name Naoko peaked for girls at #7282 in 1982.

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    Japanese astronaut at JAX

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    character in novel Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

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