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Maki

MAH-kee2 syllables
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Means 'roll' in Japanese, often associated with sushi. (Japanese)

What does Maki mean?

Japanese: Means 'roll' in Japanese, often associated with sushi.. Maki means 'roll' in Japanese and is commonly associated with sushi rolls. It is a popular name in Japan.

Is Maki a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Maki in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Maki in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Maki suit?

Modern
Food-inspired

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Maki

As Maki joins the daycare, the pups wonder: Will they be a sushi roll or a party platter? Either way, they'd better be ready to bring the fun!

Like Maki? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.