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Naoko
OriginJapanese
Meaning"obedient child"
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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.
Pronounced nah-OH-ko.
As of October 2026, Naoko ranked #11389 in US births in 1993 SSA, peaked at #7282 in 1982.
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