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Name Origin

Kokichi is a Japanese masculine given name. It is composed of two kanji characters: 'ko' (光) meaning 'light' or 'bright', and 'ichi' (一) meaning 'one'. Therefore, Kokichi can be interpreted as 'bright one' or 'one light'.

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Famous People

Kokichi Mikimoto (1858-1954)

Jeweler, Entrepreneur

  • Pioneered cultured pearl cultivation in Japan
  • Founded the Mikimoto company, a leading producer of pearls