Girl
Maho
Maho (まほ) is a Japanese name for girls. Its best-known spelling is 真帆, 真 true + 帆 sail. It was most popular in the past, reaching No. 43 in 2004.
ま · ほ · まほ · マホ
Ways to write Maho
The same sound can be written with different kanji, and each choice changes the meaning. These are the spellings that have appeared in Japan's yearly baby name rankings, most popular first.
真帆
真true, genuine帆sail
Girl, best No. 43 (2004–2016)Rarer spellings
These spellings of Maho appear in Japanese name records but are uncommon. Each uses a standard reading of its kanji.
間保space + to protectGirl
真浦true + bayGirl
真秀true + excellentGirl
真布true + clothGirl
真保true + to protectGirl
真歩true + to walkGirl
真輔true + helpGirl
真穂true + ear of grainGirl
Popularity in Japan
Where the most popular spelling of Maho has ranked among baby names each year. Its best year was 2004, at No. 43.
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| Year | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2016 | No. 97 |
| 2014 | No. 61 |
| 2008 | No. 98 |
| 2006 | No. 74 |
| 2004 | No. 43 |
Source: Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance yearly baby name survey. It covers the top 10 names each year from 1912 to 2003, and the top 100 names and top 50 readings from 2004.