Makoto

Makoto Meaning & Origin

About Makoto
The name "Makoto" is of Japanese origin and holds a significant meaning in Japanese culture. It is a unisex name that can be given to both boys and girls. The name "Makoto" translates to "sincerity" or "truth" in English. It represents the virtue of being genuine, honest, and trustworthy. In Japanese society, the name "Makoto" is often associated with individuals who possess a strong sense of integrity and authenticity.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Makoto are male.

Makoto Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MKT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M02030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K OW1 T OW0
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™Λˆkoʊtoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makoto in Braille

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

The name Makoto in braille

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

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

The name Makoto in sign language

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