What Does the Name Mariko Mean
The name Mariko comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Mariko below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Mariko Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine", 里 (ri) meaning "village" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Many different combinations of kanji characters can form this name.
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What does the name Mariko mean?
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Is Mariko a boy or girl name?
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