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Mariko is a Japanese name. In many baby name books, it is described as "ball child", but this is not correct most of the time. In Japanese names, meanings widely depends on what kanji (Chinese characters) are used.
The commom meanings of "Mariko" are "the truth" or "ten thousand miles".
Ending with a 'ko' is very common for girls in Japan.

Personal experiences with the name Mariko

Mariko is my name.

Nicknames for Mariko

Mari
Mark

Meanings and history of the name Mariko

真理子=the truth
万里子=ten thousand miles
万梨子-ten thousand pears
真利子=true worth
茉莉子=jasmine

Famous real-life people named Mariko

Mariko "Mari" Takahashi, YouTuber and part of the Smosh group

Mariko in song, story & screen

From the book "Shogun"
Main character in Renee Ahdieh's young adult historical fantasy "Flame in the Mist."