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Mimiko 美命 – Japanese girl given name
Mimiko (美命) is read みみこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 美命, the characters mean: beauty + fate. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Mimiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美命 | みみこ | beauty + fate | 17 |
| 聖心 | みみこ | holy + heart | 17 |
| 三三子 | みみこ | three + three + child | 9 |
| 三実子 | みみこ | three + reality + child | 14 |
| 実三子 | みみこ | reality + three + child | 14 |
| 実見子 | みみこ | reality + see + child | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mimiko
Mimiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Mimiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みみこ |
| Katakana | ミミコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 美命 |
Full name examples
- Mimiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城美命, ゆうき みみこ)
- Mimiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野美命, こうの みみこ)
- Mimiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧美命, まき みみこ)
How to pronounce Mimiko
Break it into 3 parts: mi · mi · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written みみこ.
Questions about Mimiko
What does Mimiko mean in Japanese?
Mimiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 美命, combines these meanings: beauty + fate. Other spellings include 聖心 (holy + heart), 三三子 (three + three + child), 三実子 (three + reality + child).
How do you write Mimiko in kanji?
The most common way is 美命 (みみこ). It can also be written 聖心, 三三子, 三実子, 実三子, 実見子.
How do you write Mimiko in katakana?
Mimiko is ミミコ in katakana and みみこ in hiragana.
Is Mimiko a boy or girl name?
Mimiko is mostly used for girls.
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