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Moko

MOH-koh2 syllables
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Means 'to carve' in Māori, also refers to a type of tattoo. (Māori)

What does Moko mean?

Māori: Means 'to carve' in Māori, also refers to a type of tattoo.. Moko is a Māori word meaning 'to carve' and refers to traditional Māori tattoos. It carries cultural significance in Māori culture.

Is Moko a good dog name?

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

Moko in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Moko 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.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Moko

When Moko arrived at daycare, we all wondered if he’d bring a toy or a legend. Turns out, he's just here for belly rubs and to build his grand reputation of being the snuggliest pup around!

Like Moko? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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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.