Maiko

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Maiko means "child of dance" or "dancing girl" in Japanese.
Scripts(How to write)
舞子 (Maiko) in Japanese characters.
舞子(Japanese Kanji)
麻衣子,
Pronunciation
MA-EE-KO
Mah-ee-ko.
Popularity
Maiko is not a commonly used name worldwide and does not rank in baby name popularity charts.

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Maiko Name meanings & History

Maiko has origins in Japan. The name Maiko means "child of dance" or "dancing girl" in Japanese. Most commonly written as 麻衣子, from Japanese 麻衣 (mai) meaning "linen robe" combined with Japanese 子 (ko) meaning "child". Another popular combination was 舞子, from Japanese 舞 (mai) meaning "dance" and Japanese 子 (ko) meaning "child". Maiko is a popular name for baby girls in Japan and amongst those who appreciate Japanese culture outside of Japan.

Zodiac Sign of Maiko: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maiko:

M: Mushy,Mommy,Memory,Mother,Memorabilia,Maternal,Manipulative

A: Argumentative,Angry,Ambitious,Assertive,Action,Aggressive

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

K: Karate,Karma,Kundalini,Kind

O: Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive

Maiko is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Urban name

2.) Maiko (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Maiko is a Japanese given name which means "dancing child". It is composed of the words "mai" meaning dance and "ko" meaning child. It is also the term used for a young Geisha apprentice in Japan.

Scripts: 舞子
舞子(Japanese Kanji)
麻衣子,

Pronunciation: MA-EE-KO
MY-koh


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Cartoon of Maiko

Description: Maiko is a Japanese given name which means "dancing child". It is composed of the words "mai" meaning dance and "ko" meaning child. It is also the term used for a young Geisha apprentice in Japan. Most commonly written as 麻衣子, from Japanese 麻衣 (mai) meaning "linen robe" combined with Japanese 子 (ko) meaning "child". Another popular combination was 舞子, from Japanese 舞 (mai) meaning "dance" and Japanese 子 (ko) meaning "child". Maiko is primarily used as a feminine given name in Japan.

3.) Maiko (Female)

Usage: Georgian

Scripts: 舞子
舞子(Japanese Kanji)
麻衣子,

Pronunciation: MA-EE-KO
my-koh (in English)


cartoon of the name Maiko
Cartoon of Maiko

Description: Most commonly written as 麻衣子, from Japanese 麻衣 (mai) meaning "linen robe" combined with Japanese 子 (ko) meaning "child". Another popular combination was 舞子, from Japanese 舞 (mai) meaning "dance" and Japanese 子 (ko) meaning "child". Maiko is a popular name for girls in Japan. It is also a name that is becoming more popular in other countries as well, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries where parents are looking for unique and exotic names for their children.

Famous People

Maiko Nakamura (Japanese singer), Maiko Haaaan!!! (Japanese film), Maiko Kanno (Japanese actress)

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