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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameMinamo
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:みなも
  • Katakanatip:ミナモ
  • English Syllablestip:mi-na-mo (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mi-na-mo (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Minamo
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Minachan(みなちゃん)Click to speech みなちゃんMomochan( ももちゃん)Click to speech  ももちゃんMiichan( みーちゃん)Click to speech  みーちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

Kanji Names & Meanings - 9 variations

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 "Minamo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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南萌- Minamo -

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means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "sprout, bud, arise."

Name ideas examples

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Bud - Bud - The first sign of growth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bud throughout life.

  • Arise - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

楠藻- Minamo -

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means "camphor tree, kusunoki."

  • Camphor Tree - An evergreen tree with aromatic wood.

  • Kusunoki - A large, long-lived tree.

  • Purity - Representing purity and innocence.

  • Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience.

Name ideas examples

  • Camphor Tree - The camphor tree symbolizes longevity, protection, and aromatic virtue. May your child live long with protective presence.

  • Kusunoki - The kusunoki (camphor) represents longevity, grand presence, and protective spirit. May your child live long with grand presence.

  • Purity - Purity - Representing purity and innocence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of purity throughout life.

  • Strength - Strength includes not just physical power, but the inner fortitude to endure and persevere. May your child have strength of body, mind, and spirit to face all of life's challenges.

means "seaweed, algae, decoration."

Name ideas examples

  • Seaweed - Seaweed - Marine Plants; aquatic vegetation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of seaweed throughout life.

  • Algae - Algae - Simple aquatic organisms - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of algae throughout life.

  • Decoration - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Beautiful Patterns - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • Decorating - Decorating represents beautifying, expressing creativity, and adding joy. May your child beautify the world around them.

  • Literary Style - Beauty represents appreciation, harmony, and the joy of aesthetics. May your child appreciate beauty and create it wherever they go.

  • Water Plants - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

海萌- Minamo -

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

means "sprout, bud, arise."

Name ideas examples

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Bud - Bud - The first sign of growth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bud throughout life.

  • Arise - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

湊藻- Minamo -

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means "gather, harbor, converge."

Name ideas examples

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • To Gather - The act of gather represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gather with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Harbor - Harbor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the harbor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Converge - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

means "seaweed, algae, decoration."

Name ideas examples

  • Seaweed - Seaweed - Marine Plants; aquatic vegetation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of seaweed throughout life.

  • Algae - Algae - Simple aquatic organisms - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of algae throughout life.

  • Decoration - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Beautiful Patterns - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • Decorating - Decorating represents beautifying, expressing creativity, and adding joy. May your child beautify the world around them.

  • Literary Style - Beauty represents appreciation, harmony, and the joy of aesthetics. May your child appreciate beauty and create it wherever they go.

  • Water Plants - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

みなも- Minamo -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

実夏萌- Minamo -

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means "fruit, truth, real."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."

  • Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.

  • Grand - Large; flourishing; prosperous.

  • Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.

Name ideas examples

  • Summer - Summer (夏) represents vitality, growth at its peak, and the fullness of life's energy. May your child embody summer's vibrant energy, living life at its fullest and brightest.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • Xia Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "sprout, bud, arise."

Name ideas examples

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Bud - Bud - The first sign of growth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bud throughout life.

  • Arise - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

深奈萌- Minamo -

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means "deep, profound, late."

  • Deep - Having great depth.

  • Profound - Having deep meaning.

  • Late - Advanced in time (night).

  • Dark - Having a deep or intense color.

  • Nightfall - The time when night begins.

  • Severe - Having a great degree of harshness or severity.

Name ideas examples

  • Deep - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.

  • Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Late - Lateness teaches the value of time and the importance of punctuality. May your child value time, understanding its preciousness and irreversibility.

  • Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.

  • Nightfall - Night represents rest, mystery, and the quiet time for reflection. May your child find peace in the night, resting well and reflecting deeply.

  • Severe - Severity represents strictness, discipline, and the tough love that builds character. May your child have the strength to be severe when needed, building character.

means "fruit tree, question particle."

  • Fruit Tree - A type of crab apple or apple-like tree.

  • Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.

  • Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.

means "sprout, bud, arise."

Name ideas examples

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Bud - Bud - The first sign of growth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bud throughout life.

  • Arise - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

深菜萌- Minamo -

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means "deep, profound, late."

  • Deep - Having great depth.

  • Profound - Having deep meaning.

  • Late - Advanced in time (night).

  • Dark - Having a deep or intense color.

  • Nightfall - The time when night begins.

  • Severe - Having a great degree of harshness or severity.

Name ideas examples

  • Deep - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.

  • Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Late - Lateness teaches the value of time and the importance of punctuality. May your child value time, understanding its preciousness and irreversibility.

  • Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.

  • Nightfall - Night represents rest, mystery, and the quiet time for reflection. May your child find peace in the night, resting well and reflecting deeply.

  • Severe - Severity represents strictness, discipline, and the tough love that builds character. May your child have the strength to be severe when needed, building character.

means "vegetable, greens, dish."

Name ideas examples

  • Vegetable - Being vegetable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vegetable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Greens - Green represents growth, youth, and the fresh vitality of spring. May your child remain ever-growing and vital, fresh as green spring leaves.

  • Dish - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Cuisine - Cuisine - A style of cooking - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of cuisine throughout life.

means "sprout, bud, arise."

Name ideas examples

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Bud - Bud - The first sign of growth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bud throughout life.

  • Arise - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

美菜萌- Minamo -

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means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "vegetable, greens, dish."

Name ideas examples

  • Vegetable - Being vegetable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vegetable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Greens - Green represents growth, youth, and the fresh vitality of spring. May your child remain ever-growing and vital, fresh as green spring leaves.

  • Dish - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Cuisine - Cuisine - A style of cooking - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of cuisine throughout life.

means "sprout, bud, arise."

Name ideas examples

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Bud - Bud - The first sign of growth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bud throughout life.

  • Arise - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

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