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Micchan(みっちゃん)
Kiho-chan( きほちゃん)
Mikihon( みきほん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the boys' version here.
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Mikiho," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
幹 means "tree trunk, main, ability."
Tree Trunk - The trunk represents core strength, central support, and main structure. May your child be strong at their core.
Main - Main - The principal part; the essential element - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of main throughout life.
Ability - Ability - Talent and skill; capability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ability throughout life.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
Manage - Manage - To handle affairs; to organize - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of manage throughout life.
Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.
保 means "protect, maintain, guarantee."
Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.
Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.
Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.
Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.
Undertake - To take on responsibility.
Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.
Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.
Guarantee - Guarantee - To Assure; to promise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of guarantee throughout life.
Employee - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Ensure - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Guardian - Guardian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the guardian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Nurture - Nurture - To care for; to raise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nurture throughout life.
Shelter - Shelter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the shelter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Undertake - Undertake - To take on responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of undertake throughout life.
樹 means "tree, plant, establish."
Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.
Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.
Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.
歩 means "to walk, gait, to measure."
To Walk - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.
To Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Gait - Gait - Walking Style; manner of progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gait throughout life.
Area Unit - Measurement units enable fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Interest Rate - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Pace - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Ratio - Ratio - A Rate; proportion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ratio throughout life.
Shogi Piece - Shogi Piece - The "pawn" in Japanese chess - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shogi piece throughout life.
Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.
Walk, Walked - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.
樹 means "tree, plant, establish."
Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.
Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.
Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.
穂 means "ear of grain."
Ear of Grain - The seed-bearing tip of a grain plant such as rice or wheat.
Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.
Grain-like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.
Ear of Grain - The ear of grain symbolizes the harvest, abundance, and the fruits of patient cultivation. May your child reap abundant harvests from the seeds of effort they plant.
Grain Stalk - The grain stalk stands tall, bearing the weight of the harvest it supports. May your child stand strong, supporting others and bearing fruit abundantly.
Grain-like Shape - Grain shapes represent the forms of abundance and nourishment. May your child appreciate the forms of abundance in their life.
実 means "fruit, truth, real."
Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.
Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.
Real - Being real represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be real, letting this quality guide their path.
Abundance - Abundance - Being full or abundant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of abundance throughout life.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
穂 means "ear of grain."
Ear of Grain - The seed-bearing tip of a grain plant such as rice or wheat.
Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.
Grain-like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.
Ear of Grain - The ear of grain symbolizes the harvest, abundance, and the fruits of patient cultivation. May your child reap abundant harvests from the seeds of effort they plant.
Grain Stalk - The grain stalk stands tall, bearing the weight of the harvest it supports. May your child stand strong, supporting others and bearing fruit abundantly.
Grain-like Shape - Grain shapes represent the forms of abundance and nourishment. May your child appreciate the forms of abundance in their life.
未 means "not yet, future, sheep."
Future - What is ahead.
Sheep - The eighth zodiac sign.
Time - 2pm and two hours before and after.
Not Yet - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.
Future - Future - What is ahead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.
Sheep - The sheep (未) represents gentleness, harmony, and artistic sensibility. May your child have the sheep's gentle heart and live in harmony with others.
Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
来 means "to come, to bring, since."
To Bring - To cause to come.
Since - From a point in time until now.
Future - What is yet to come.
Particle - Adjusting rhythm in sentences.
To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.
To Bring - The act of bring represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bring with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Comfort - The act of comfort represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child comfort with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
保 means "protect, maintain, guarantee."
Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.
Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.
Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.
Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.
Undertake - To take on responsibility.
Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.
Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.
Guarantee - Guarantee - To Assure; to promise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of guarantee throughout life.
Employee - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Ensure - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Guardian - Guardian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the guardian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Nurture - Nurture - To care for; to raise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nurture throughout life.
Shelter - Shelter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the shelter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Undertake - Undertake - To take on responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of undertake throughout life.
未 means "not yet, future, sheep."
Future - What is ahead.
Sheep - The eighth zodiac sign.
Time - 2pm and two hours before and after.
Not Yet - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.
Future - Future - What is ahead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.
Sheep - The sheep (未) represents gentleness, harmony, and artistic sensibility. May your child have the sheep's gentle heart and live in harmony with others.
Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
来 means "to come, to bring, since."
To Bring - To cause to come.
Since - From a point in time until now.
Future - What is yet to come.
Particle - Adjusting rhythm in sentences.
To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.
To Bring - The act of bring represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bring with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Comfort - The act of comfort represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child comfort with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
帆 means "sail, navigate."
珠 means "pearl, jewel, bead."
Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.
Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.
Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
歩 means "to walk, gait, to measure."
To Walk - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.
To Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Gait - Gait - Walking Style; manner of progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gait throughout life.
Area Unit - Measurement units enable fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Interest Rate - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Pace - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Ratio - Ratio - A Rate; proportion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ratio throughout life.
Shogi Piece - Shogi Piece - The "pawn" in Japanese chess - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shogi piece throughout life.
Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.
Walk, Walked - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.
美 means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."
Beautiful - Pleasing to the senses.
Beauty - Aesthetic excellence.
Delicious - Pleasing to taste.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.
Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.
Admirable - Being admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be admirable, letting this quality guide their path.
Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
歩 means "to walk, gait, to measure."
To Walk - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.
To Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Gait - Gait - Walking Style; manner of progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gait throughout life.
Area Unit - Measurement units enable fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Interest Rate - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Pace - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Ratio - Ratio - A Rate; proportion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ratio throughout life.
Shogi Piece - Shogi Piece - The "pawn" in Japanese chess - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shogi piece throughout life.
Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.
Walk, Walked - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.
美 means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."
Beautiful - Pleasing to the senses.
Beauty - Aesthetic excellence.
Delicious - Pleasing to taste.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.
Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.
Admirable - Being admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be admirable, letting this quality guide their path.
Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
穂 means "ear of grain."
Ear of Grain - The seed-bearing tip of a grain plant such as rice or wheat.
Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.
Grain-like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.
Ear of Grain - The ear of grain symbolizes the harvest, abundance, and the fruits of patient cultivation. May your child reap abundant harvests from the seeds of effort they plant.
Grain Stalk - The grain stalk stands tall, bearing the weight of the harvest it supports. May your child stand strong, supporting others and bearing fruit abundantly.
Grain-like Shape - Grain shapes represent the forms of abundance and nourishment. May your child appreciate the forms of abundance in their life.
美 means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."
Beautiful - Pleasing to the senses.
Beauty - Aesthetic excellence.
Delicious - Pleasing to taste.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.
Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.
Admirable - Being admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be admirable, letting this quality guide their path.
Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
樹 means "tree, plant, establish."
Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.
Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.
Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.
帆 means "sail, navigate."
美 means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."
Beautiful - Pleasing to the senses.
Beauty - Aesthetic excellence.
Delicious - Pleasing to taste.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.
Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.
Admirable - Being admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be admirable, letting this quality guide their path.
Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
祈 means "pray, prayer, wish."
Pray - To make earnest requests to deities; to petition spiritually.
Pray - Prayer represents communication with the divine, hope, and spiritual connection. May your child's prayers be heard and answered with divine wisdom.
Prayer - Prayer represents communication with the divine, hope, and spiritual connection. May your child's prayers be heard and answered with divine wisdom.
Wish - Wishes represent desires, hopes, and the expression of the heart's longing. May your child's wishes guide them to their heart's true desire.
歩 means "to walk, gait, to measure."
To Walk - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.
To Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Gait - Gait - Walking Style; manner of progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gait throughout life.
Area Unit - Measurement units enable fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Interest Rate - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Pace - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Ratio - Ratio - A Rate; proportion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ratio throughout life.
Shogi Piece - Shogi Piece - The "pawn" in Japanese chess - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shogi piece throughout life.
Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.
Walk, Walked - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.
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