What origin is the name Misa?

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

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

Misa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Misa

Misa

Girl

Japanese

2 syllables

Misa is a Japanese girl's name meaning "Beautiful sand.".

Parents who choose Misa pick a girl name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "Beautiful sand.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Beautiful sand.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Misa

What does Misa mean?

Misa is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "Beautiful sand.".

How popular is Misa?

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