Naoko

Japanese

"obedient child"

Naoko Origin and Meaning

The name Naoko is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning "obedient child".

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.

20 Names Similar to Naoko

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Famous People Named Naoko

• Naoko Takeuchi creator of the Sailor Moon manga and anime.
• Naoko Mori Japanese actress best known for playing the character Toshiko Sato on BBC's Torchwood.
• Naoko Yamazaki Japanese astronaut at JAX
• Naoko Kodama Japanese author

Naoko in Pop Culture

• Naoko character in novel Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami