Meaning: true center
Origin
Japan
Gender
Girl
Popularity
Fresh
Mao connects the sound of the name with the idea of true center.
The spelling is clean enough for everyday use while still feeling distinctive.
Its Japan origin gives the name cultural shape without making it feel heavy.
The name can feel gentle in childhood and confident in adulthood.
It gives family and friends an easy meaning to remember: "true center".
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Mao feels friendly and grounded. The name is short enough to be approachable, while "true center" adds a more thoughtful layer behind it.
A name can be beautiful and still practical. Mao keeps that balance by pairing a clear pronunciation with a meaning parents can return to over time.
As a Japan name, Mao can be a way to honor heritage, family taste, or a cultural connection without losing a modern feel.
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