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Miyo 美代 – Japanese girl given name
Miyo (美代) is read みよ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 美代, the characters mean: beauty + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 61 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Miyo
Miyo (美代 or 美世) means beautiful generation, a traditional women's name.
How to write Miyo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美代 | みよ | beauty + substitute | 14 |
| 美世 | みよ | beauty + generation | 14 |
| 美夜 | みよ | beauty + night | 17 |
| 三代 | みよ | three + substitute | 8 |
| 民代 | みよ | people + substitute | 10 |
| 実代 | みよ | reality + substitute | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Miyo
Miyo in different scripts
| Romaji | Miyo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みよ |
| Katakana | ミヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 美代 |
Full name examples
- Miyo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城美代, ゆうき みよ)
- Miyo Kono (Japanese order: 河野美代, こうの みよ)
- Miyo Maki (Japanese order: 牧美代, まき みよ)
How to pronounce Miyo
Break it into 1 parts: miyo. 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 みよ.
Questions about Miyo
What does Miyo mean in Japanese?
Miyo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 美代, combines these meanings: beauty + substitute. Other spellings include 美世 (beauty + generation), 美夜 (beauty + night), 三代 (three + substitute).
How do you write Miyo in kanji?
The most common way is 美代 (みよ). It can also be written 美世, 美夜, 三代, 民代, 実代.
How do you write Miyo in katakana?
Miyo is ミヨ in katakana and みよ in hiragana.
Is Miyo a boy or girl name?
Miyo is mostly used for girls.
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