Kono as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kono

What is the meaning of the name Kono ?

The baby name Kono is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOH-no (English),ko-no (Japanese).

Kono is Hawaiian, Japanese in Origin.

Kono is a multicultural given name with several roots. In Hawaiian, kono means “to invite, summon, or request,” extending to the noun “invitation,” so the name carries connotations of welcome and hospitality. In Māori, kono refers to a small woven food basket used for serving at gatherings, symbolizing sharing and care. These Polynesian senses make Kono a sleek, unisex choice in the Pacific and beyond.

In Japanese, Kōno is best known as a surname - borne by the medieval Kōno clan of Iyo (Shikoku) and by modern figures such as politician Tarō Kōno - with meanings depending on the kanji, e.g., 河野 “river field” or 幸野 “fortunate field.” While seldom a given name in Japan, Kono has been adopted internationally as a concise, modern first name. Variant romanizations include Kōno, Kouno, and Kohno; short forms may include Ko.