What origin is the name Motoi?

Motoi comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Motoi — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Motoi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Motoi

Motoi

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Motoi (もとい) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From the Japanese root Moto (foundation/origin). It signifies someone who is a base or root for others. Used as a masculine name.".

Motoi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From the Japanese root Moto (foundation/origin). It signifies someone who is a base or root for others. Used as a masculine name.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: もとい
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the Japanese root Moto (foundation/origin). It signifies someone who is a base or root for others. Used as a masculine name.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as もとい

Quick answers about Motoi

What does Motoi mean?

Motoi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From the Japanese root Moto (foundation/origin). It signifies someone who is a base or root for others. Used as a masculine name.".

How popular is Motoi?

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Sister names that go with Motoi

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Motoi.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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