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Name
Miku
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

Miku is a Japanese girl's name that means "the beautiful one, a long time ago". The meaning can change depending on the Kanji characters used.

What does the name Miku mean?

The name Miku, a female name from Japan, is interpreted as "the beautiful one, a long time ago". Additionally, different meanings arise depending on the Kanji. The name is composed of the Japanese elements mi (美), meaning "beautiful", and ku (久), meaning "a long time ago". Another derivation from the term mirai (未来) leads to the meaning "the future".

Where does the name Miku come from?

Miku is a female name of Japanese origin, meaning "the beautiful one, a long time ago".

How do you pronounce Miku?

Mi-ku

Popularity

In Germany, Miku is a rather rare name that has not yet been recorded in the German name popularity lists. In Austria, the name reached its best placement in the name charts in 2018 at 1,899th place. In the last ten years, Miku has been given less than 10 times there, placing it at 5,065th in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 7,542nd in Austria.

Famous people

  • Miku Hatsune (singer (voice synthesizer)
  • Miku Karasawa (character from the manga "Ayakashi hisen")

Frequently asked questions about the name Miku

What is the origin of the name Miku?

Miku is a female name of Japanese origin that comes from the Japanese language.

What does the name Miku mean?

The name Miku is interpreted as 'the beautiful one, a long time ago'. The individual elements of the name, mi (美) and ku (久), stand for 'beautiful' and 'a long time ago'.

How popular is the name Miku?

Miku is gaining popularity in Japan and internationally, especially among anime fans and in pop culture.

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