Bright; wandering; or cinema
In Japanese, the name can have various meanings depending on the kanji used, often relating to 'brightness' or 'wandering.' In many European languages, it is a colloquial term for 'cinema' or 'movie theater,' derived from the Greek 'kinema.' It is also recognized as a Spanish diminutive of Joaquin.
About 5 boys were named Kino in 2025.
The protagonist and traveler who journeys through various countries · Kino's Journey
The protagonist, a poor pearl diver · The Pearl by John Steinbeck
South Korean singer and member of the boy band Pentagon
Argentine cartoonist and creator of the comic strip Mafalda
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
