What origin is the name Mirin?

Mirin comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Mirin?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Mirin — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Mirin

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mirin

Mirin

Girl

Japanese

2 syllables

Mirin is a Japanese girl's name meaning "A name of Japanese origin meaning fragrant, often associated with a spice or herb".

Mirin is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning "A name of Japanese origin meaning fragrant, often associated with a spice or herb". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 1 November 2026.

What does Mirin mean?

A name of Japanese origin meaning fragrant, often associated with a spice or herb.

How popular is Mirin?

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What does Mirin mean?

Mirin is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "A name of Japanese origin meaning fragrant, often associated with a spice or herb.".

How popular is Mirin?

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Brother names that go with Mirin

Kenji Ren Hiro Kaito Sora Akira

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Mirin.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Mirin at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: M
Ends with: -in
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

Which other names end in -in?

Benjamin

5-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Mirin?

Mirin means "A name of Japanese origin meaning fragrant, often associated with a spice or herb." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)