Motoki is a Japanese given name that means 'protecting the nation'. It's composed of two kanji characters: 'mo' (保) meaning 'to protect', and 'tada'(田) meaning 'field', 'rice paddy', or by extension, 'nation'. Thus, Motoki signifies someone who safeguards and nurtures their community.
Motoki is an uncommon name with only five recorded births in 2013.