Miko

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Miko has multiple meanings in Japanese, including "shrine maiden", "priestess", or "beautiful child".
Pronunciation
MEE-ko
Miko is pronounced "mee-koh" in English, with emphasis on the first syllable.
Popularity
Miko is a relatively uncommon name outside of Japan, but it has gained some popularity in recent years due to its unique and exotic sound. It is ranked as the 6,106th most popular name in the United States, according to DefineName.

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Miko Name meanings & History

The name Miko has multiple meanings in Japanese, including "shrine maiden", "priestess", or "beautiful child". Variant of Mikko. Miko is primarily used as a feminine given name in Japan, but it can also be used as a surname. It is often given to girls who are born into families with strong ties to Shintoism, as the name refers to a young woman who serves in a Shinto shrine.

Zodiac Sign of Miko: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Miko:

M: Memory,Maternal,Mother,Mushy,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Mommy

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

K: Karate,Kind,Kundalini,Karma

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized

Miko is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Miko include Miko Hughes, an American actor known for his roles in Kindergarten Cop and Mercury Rising.

2.) Miko (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: In Japanese, Miko means "shaman", "priestess", or "temple maiden". In Slavic languages, it means "little" or "short".

Pronunciation: MEE-koh (Japanese), MEE-koh (Slavic)
Me-ko


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Cartoon of Miko

Description: In Japanese, Miko means "shaman", "priestess", or "temple maiden". In Slavic languages, it means "little" or "short". Means "chief" in Chickasaw. Miko can be used as a first name or a nickname.

Famous People

There are several Japanese celebrities named Miko such as Miko Kikuchi (singer), Miko Nakatani (actress), and Miko Fogarty (ballet dancer). There are also Slavic athletes and musicians named Miko such as Mikołaj Berezowski (footballer) and Mikołaj Rykowski (jazz pianist).

3.) Miko (Unisex)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Miko has different meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write the name. Some possible meanings include "beauty, child", "future, prosperity", "life, eternity", or "honorable child".

Pronunciation: Me-ko
Miko is pronounced "ME-koh".


cartoon of the name Miko
Cartoon of Miko

Description: Miko originates from Japan. Miko has different meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write the name. Some possible meanings include "beauty, child", "future, prosperity", "life, eternity", or "honorable child". Means "chief" in Chickasaw. Miko is used as a first name for both boys and girls. It can be used in Japan or in other countries as a reference to Japanese culture.

4.) Miko (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: "beautiful child" or "child of the gods"

Pronunciation: MEE-ko
Me-ko


cartoon of the name Miko
Cartoon of Miko

Description: "beautiful child" or "child of the gods". Means "chief" in Chickasaw. Miko is a popular name for baby girls in Japan and is also used in other countries around the world. It is a unique and beautiful name that has a strong cultural significance.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Miko include Miko Fukunaga (Japanese actress), Miko Hughes (American actor), and Miko Peled (Israeli-American activist).

Related Names to Miko

Mikoto, Michiko, Miki, Midori, Miyako

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