Maiko

Maiko Meaning & Origin

About Maiko
The name "Maiko" is of Japanese origin and is primarily given to girls. It means "child who dances" or "dancing child." In Japanese culture, a maiko is an apprentice geisha who undergoes rigorous training in traditional Japanese arts, including dance, music, and tea ceremonies. The name Maiko reflects the significance of dance and the artistic nature associated with the role of a maiko.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maiko are male.

Maiko Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/maiko*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maiko in Braille

Here's how to represent Maiko in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Maiko in braille

How to Spell the Name Maiko in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Maiko using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Maiko in sign language

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