Mariko Name Meaning & Origin
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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
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Mari
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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."