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Globally, 操 (Misao , 操 ) is a common unisex forename. The first name 操 is characteristic of Eastern Asia, particularly Japan, where it is quite a common feminine name, China, where it is quite a rare predominantly boy's, but very infrequently female name, and Hong Kong, where it is a rare feminine name. In absolute terms, this name is the most popular in Japan, China, and the United States. Likewise, 操 is the last name as well as the forename.
操 is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Makimachi Misao , the fictional character from Rurouni Kenshin and Misao Yamamura , the Detective Conan character.