Mieko

The Japanese first name Mieko translates to 'beautiful and blessed child'. It is composed of the Japanese characters mi (美) for 'beautiful', e (恵) for 'blessing, grace', and ko (子) for 'child'. However, there are also various kanji combinations with alternative meanings.

What does the name Mieko mean?

Mieko is a Japanese girl's name that means 'beautiful and blessed child'. This meaning arises from the Japanese syllables mi (美) for 'beautiful', e (恵) for 'blessing, grace', and ko (子) for 'child'. Additionally, there are other kanji combinations that can take on different meanings.

Where does the name Mieko come from?

The name Mieko has its roots in the Japanese language and means 'beautiful and blessed child'. The composition comes from mi (美) for 'beauty', e (恵) for 'blessing, grace', and ko (子) for 'child'.

How do you pronounce Mieko?

The pronunciation of the name Mieko is soft and three-syllable. In Japanese, it is pronounced approximately as 'Mi-e-ko' [mi.e.ko], with the bright vowels emphasized. The strong 'k' in the middle syllable adds a distinct accent, while the rounded 'o' gently fades. Mieko has a harmonious sound - light, clear, and melodic.

Popularity

In Germany, Mieko is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,348th. In the last ten years, Mieko has been chosen as a first name about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,054th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mi / Micki / Mie / Miekochen / Mimi

Famous people

• Mieko Harada (actress from Japan)
• Mieko Hirota (Japanese singer)
• Mieko Kamiya (Japanese physicist)
• Mieko Kanai (Japanese writer)
• Mieko Kawakami (writer)
• Mieko Miyahara (Armenian fencer)
• Mieko Shiomi (Japanese composer)
• Mieko Shiomi (Japanese photographer)