Minako Name Meaning
The name Minako comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Minako below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Minako Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", 奈 (na), a phonetic character, and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
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What does the name Minako mean?
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Is Minako a boy or girl name?
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