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Miho 美穂 – Japanese girl given name
Miho (美穂) is read みほ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 美穂, the characters mean: beauty + ear. This reading can be written with at least 126 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Miho
Miho (美穂 or 美帆) means beautiful ear of grain or beautiful sail.
How to write Miho in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美穂 | みほ | beauty + ear | 24 |
| 美帆 | みほ | beauty + sail | 15 |
| 美保 | みほ | beauty + protect | 18 |
| 三保 | みほ | three + protect | 12 |
| 実保 | みほ | reality + protect | 17 |
| 都保 | みほ | metropolis + protect | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Miho
Miho in different scripts
| Romaji | Miho |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みほ |
| Katakana | ミホ |
| Kanji (most common) | 美穂 |
Full name examples
- Miho Yuki (Japanese order: 結城美穂, ゆうき みほ)
- Miho Kono (Japanese order: 河野美穂, こうの みほ)
- Miho Maki (Japanese order: 牧美穂, まき みほ)
How to pronounce Miho
Break it into 2 parts: mi · ho. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written みほ.
Questions about Miho
What does Miho mean in Japanese?
Miho has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 美穂, combines these meanings: beauty + ear. Other spellings include 美帆 (beauty + sail), 美保 (beauty + protect), 三保 (three + protect).
How do you write Miho in kanji?
The most common way is 美穂 (みほ). It can also be written 美帆, 美保, 三保, 実保, 都保.
How do you write Miho in katakana?
Miho is ミホ in katakana and みほ in hiragana.
Is Miho a boy or girl name?
Miho is mostly used for girls.
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