Naoto

Naoto is a mostly male Japanese first name.

Bearers of the name

• Naoto Fukasawa ( born 1956 ), Japanese industrial designer
• Naoto Ito (born 1969 ), Japanese ski jumper
• Naoto Kan ( born 1946 ), Japanese politician
• Naoto Ōshima ( * 19 **), Japanese video game designer
• Naoto Satō ( born 1953 ), Japanese amateur astronomer
• Naoto Tajima (1912-1990), Japanese athlete

Spellings

In the most common spelling直 人he has the meaning Sincere man, formed from the constituents nao ( sincerity ) and to (person).

Others

• ( 6025 ) Naotosato, the main belt asteroid