誠
まこと
マコト
MaleTraditionalPopularity: 68/100Shorter entry
Makoto: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Sincerity, Truth
誠
makoto
sincerity, truth, fidelity
Shorter entry
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All Readings
Kanji
誠
Hiragana
まこと
Katakana
マコト
Romaji
Makoto
Cultural Significance
Makoto embodies the samurai virtue of sincerity (誠), one of the seven virtues of Bushido. It is a name steeped in moral character and intellectual honesty.
Kanji Character Details
誠
Character 1: 誠
読み: makotoMeaning: sincerity, truth, fidelity
Together with the rest of the name Makoto, 誠 emphasizes “sincerity, truth, fidelity” in the usual interpretation.
Gender Usage
5%
Female usage
95%
Male usage
Male
Typical classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Makoto mean in Japanese?›
Makoto (誠) means "Sincerity, Truth" in Japanese. The name is read まこと in hiragana.
Is Makoto a boy or girl name?›
Makoto is traditionally a boy's name in Japan, classified as a male Japanese name.
How do you write Makoto in kanji?›
Makoto is typically written 誠 (まこと). Alternative kanji variants include 真, 真琴.
How do you pronounce Makoto?›
Makoto is pronounced まこと in hiragana (マコト in katakana). The romanized spelling is Makoto.
Writing Variants
Makoto can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
誠(primary)
真(variant)
真琴(variant)
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