Motokiyo

Motokiyo is a Japanese personal name that can function as either a surname or a given name. In Japanese, its meaning is not fixed, because it can be written with different kanji characters or rendered in kana; the chosen characters determine the precise interpretation.

The name is typically constructed from elements that can be read as “moto” and “kiyo.” The component read as moto often conveys ideas such as origin, base, or former, while kiyo commonly carries meanings like clear, pure, or virtuous. Because multiple kanji combinations are possible, Motokiyo does not have a single, canonical meaning and the intended sense varies with the written form.

In modern usage, Motokiyo is relatively uncommon. It may appear in historical documents and among individuals of Japanese descent, but it is not among the more frequently encountered names in contemporary Japan. Its appearance in fiction or media is possible, but there is no single, widely recognized association with a particular work.

Notable people with the name Motokiyo are not widely documented in major reference sources. The name may occur among private individuals or within regional contexts rather than as a prominent public figure.

See also: discussions of Japanese given names and surnames, and lists of kanji combinations used in personal names. The precise meaning and pronunciation of Motokiyo depend on the kanji chosen to write it.