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Mii 三井 – Japanese girl given name
Mii (三井) is read みい and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 三井, the characters mean: three + well. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Mii in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三井 | みい | three + well | 7 |
| 美以 | みい | beauty + by means of | 14 |
| 美位 | びい | beauty + rank | 16 |
| 実依 | みい | reality + reliant | 16 |
| 美愛 | みい | beauty + love | 22 |
| 美伊 | みい | beauty + Italy | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mii
Mii in different scripts
| Romaji | Mii |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みい |
| Katakana | ミイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三井 |
Full name examples
- Mii Yuki (Japanese order: 結城三井, ゆうき みい)
- Mii Kono (Japanese order: 河野三井, こうの みい)
- Mii Maki (Japanese order: 牧三井, まき みい)
How to pronounce Mii
Break it into 1 parts: mii. 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 みい.
Questions about Mii
What does Mii mean in Japanese?
Mii has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三井, combines these meanings: three + well. Other spellings include 美以 (beauty + by means of), 美位 (beauty + rank), 実依 (reality + reliant).
How do you write Mii in kanji?
The most common way is 三井 (みい). It can also be written 美以, 美位, 実依, 美愛, 美伊.
How do you write Mii in katakana?
Mii is ミイ in katakana and みい in hiragana.
Is Mii a boy or girl name?
Mii is mostly used for girls.
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