Taki

Taki is a first name that appears in both Nordic and Japanese cultures. The origin of the Old Danish name Taki lies in the Old Norse term 'taka,' which means 'to touch, take, reach.' This results in the meaning 'the receiver.'

What does the name Taki mean?

Taki is a first name rooted in Nordic and Japanese traditions. The Old Danish name derives from the Old Norse word 'taka,' which means 'to touch, take, reach,' and can be interpreted as 'the receiver.' In the Middle Ages, the name was also used as a nickname for a guarantor, giving it the additional meaning of 'the guarantor.' In Japanese, the boy's name Taki means 'waterfall,' derived from the character '滝.' A more modern form of the Old Danish Taki is the name Tage.

Where does the name Taki come from?

Taki is a masculine first name with roots in Old Danish and Japanese, encompassing meanings such as 'the receiver,' 'the guarantor,' and other variations. The Old Norse origin refers to the word 'taka,' meaning 'to touch, take, reach,' while the Japanese meaning points to 'taki' (滝) for 'waterfall.' The relevant languages are Japanese and Nordic.

How do you pronounce Taki?

Taki is pronounced like 'Taki,' with an emphasized 'a.'

Popularity

In Germany, Taki is a rather rare first name. According to statistics from 2023, it ranks 5,488th among the most common male baby names. The name reached its highest placement in 2019, when it landed at 3,920th. In the last ten years, Taki has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it at 4,712th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 5,629th.

Nicknames & pet names

Tack

Famous people

• Taiki Kou (character from Sailor Moon)
• Taki Tachibana (anime character)