Mikoto
/M-IH-K-OW-T-OW/
Precious, noble, divine — an honorific for kami (gods). The most revered word in Shinto vocabulary
See Mikoto scored for your familyQuick — what every parent wants to know about Mikoto:
Yes — Mikoto is a Shinto unisex name of Japanese origin, meaning “Precious, noble, divine — an honorific for kami (gods). The most revered word in Shinto vocabulary”.
How well does Mikoto fit your family?
This page tells you what Mikoto means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Mikoto is a unisex's name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Shinto families. The name means "Precious, noble, divine — an honorific for kami (gods). The most revered word in Shinto vocabulary" and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Japanese families, Mikoto carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Mikoto look like?
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See Mikoto's baby portrait →What does Mikoto's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Mikoto resonates in either tradition.
Mikoto's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Mikoto's full reading →
Does Mikoto go with your family's names?
Mikoto breaks into 6 sounds: /M-IH-K-OW-T-OW/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Mikoto sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Mikoto beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Mikoto — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Mikoto
If Mikoto resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Names that sound similar
Shinto unisex names that open with the same syllables as Mikoto
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Common questions about Mikoto
What does the name Mikoto mean?
Mikoto means "Precious, noble, divine — an honorific for kami (gods). The most revered word in Shinto vocabulary." It is a unisex name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Shinto families.
Is Mikoto a boy or girl name?
Mikoto is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Mikoto?
Mikoto is of Japanese origin, used in Shinto tradition, commonly among Japanese families.
Is Mikoto a Shinto name?
Yes. Mikoto is a unisex name traditionally used in Shinto families, of Japanese origin.
What does Mikoto mean in Japanese?
Mikoto originates from Japanese, where it means "Precious, noble, divine — an honorific for kami (gods). The most revered word in Shinto vocabulary."
What are common nicknames for Mikoto?
Common short forms of Mikoto include Miko, Miki.
What is the numerology of Mikoto?
Mikoto has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
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