Mie

Mie is a female first name that is used as a short and affectionate form of Marie in both Low German and in Denmark and Norway. Marie is a variant of Maria, which has its origins in the biblical Hebrew Mirjam. Translated, the name means 'the well-nourished', 'the beloved', 'the untamed', 'the bitter', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'.

What does the name Mie mean?

The female first name Mie is regarded in Low German, Danish, and Norwegian as a short and affectionate form of the name Marie, a variant of Maria, which in turn is derived from the biblical Hebrew Mirjam. The name has various meanings, including 'the well-nourished', 'the beloved', 'the untamed', 'the bitter', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'. The exact origin is not clearly defined, but it is believed that the name has ancient Egyptian roots and is derived from mry, meaning 'beloved'. Mie is also a prefecture in southern Japan in the Kinki region on the main island of Honshu. The name Maria and its variants are the most widely used Christian girl names. Other variants include Mietje, Mieke, Miep, Mieze, Mieshia, Mareike, and Maraike. The name gained fame through the mother of Jesus, making it a symbol of pure and deep love.

Where does the name Mie come from?

The etymology of the name Mie is of ancient Hebrew nature and means 'the well-nourished'. Ancient Egyptian, Old Aramaic, and ancient Hebrew show

How do you pronounce Mie?

The pronunciation of Mie is clear and simple. The name is monosyllabic and is usually pronounced as 'Mie' [miː] in German. The long, bright vowel gives it a light and transparent sound quality. Mie sounds simple, delicate, and yet radiantly present - minimalistic, yet expressive.

When is the name day of Mie?

Mie's name day is celebrated on several days: January 1, January 30, February 2, February 11, July 6, August 15, and September 12.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Mie enjoys great popularity. The name currently ranks 1,921st in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2009 at 1,234th. In the last ten years, Mie has been given as a first name about 100 times, placing it 2,512th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,372nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Mi / Mimi

Famous people

• Anne-Mie van Kerckhoven (Belgian artist)
• Mie Augustesen (Handball player Thüringer HC)
• Mie Bekker Lacota (Danish cyclist)
• Mie Berg (Model)
• Mie Hama (Actress JAMES BOND 007)
• Mie Iwatsuki (Art curator and Model)
• Mie Keeler (Ice hockey player from Canada)
• Mie Kitahara (Japanese actress)
• Mie Miki-Schenck (Japanese musician)
• Mie Nakao (Japanese singer)
• Mie Nielsen (Danish swimmer)
• Mie Olise Kjaergaard (Artist / Painter Denmark in 1974)
• Mie Ostergaard Nielsen (Swimmer from Denmark)
• Mie Schjøtt-Kristensen (Badminton player)
• Mie Schjott-Kristensen (Badminton player from Denmark)
• Mie Skov (Danish table tennis player)
• Mie Sonozaki (Japanese actress / voice actress)
• Mie Sophie Sando (Handball Norway European Federation)
• Mie Takeda (Japanese biathlete)