Moko as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Moko

What is the meaning of the name Moko ?

The baby name Moko is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOH-koh; IPA approximations: /ˈmoʊkoʊ/ (English), [moko] (Japanese, Māori, Lingala)..

Moko is Japanese in Origin.

Moko is a compact, unisex name with several independent roots across the Pacific and East Asia. In te reo Māori, moko denotes the ancestral tattoo tradition (tā moko) and is also a warm colloquial term for a grandchild (from mokopuna); used as a given name in contemporary Aotearoa–New Zealand, it can honor lineage, identity, and artistry. In a number of Polynesian languages, moko also names the gecko or lizard.

In Japanese, Moko (もこ) appears as a feminine given name or as a pet form of names ending in -ko, especially Momoko and Motoko; meanings depend on the kanji chosen, for example 桃子 “peach child,” 素子 “element/child,” or 基子 “foundation/child.” As a modern given name or nickname, Moko is concise and approachable. Related forms and variants include Momoko, Motoko, and diminutives such as Momo, Mo, and Koko.