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    Japanese Girl Names Starting With M

    46 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a Japanese girl's name that starts with M? Here are 46 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. A Japanese name's meaning depends on the characters (kanji) chosen. The meanings shown here are common ones.

    Top picks

    1. Mio — “Beautiful cherry blossom”
    2. Mine — “A Japanese name that translates to the child of the mountain peak, symbolizing height and nature.”
    3. Michie — “A Japanese female name meaning gateway. It is also used to describe a gracefully drooping flower.”
    4. Mieko — “A Japanese name meaning already prosperous. It reflects a wish for a child to live a life of abundance and success.”
    5. Maeko — “Truthful child.”
    6. Matsuko — “Pine tree.”
    7. Mayumi — “A Japanese name meaning 'true bow', specifically referring to the bow used in the art of archery.”
    8. Miyana — “A Japanese name that translates to a peaceful temple of grace. It evokes a sense of spiritual tranquility and refined beauty.”
    9. Masu — “Increase.”
    10. Maelee — “Truth child; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth”
    • Girl · Japanese · “Truth child; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Honest child.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Innocence”

    • Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning 'true bow', specifically referring to the bow used in the art of archery.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese female name meaning gateway. It is also used to describe a gracefully drooping flower.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning already prosperous. It reflects a wish for a child to live a life of abundance and success.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning 'moon of the third night,' referring to the beautiful waxing crescent moon.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Three trees together; abbreviation of michaela;micaela; mikaela; mikayla; mychaela; mikella. feminine of michael, meaning gift from god”

    • Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name that translates to the child of the mountain peak, symbolizing height and nature.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese female name meaning 'beautiful white peak of the mountain,' suggesting serenity and strength.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Beautiful cherry blossom”

    • Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name that translates to a peaceful temple of grace. It evokes a sense of spiritual tranquility and refined beauty.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning the silence of deep snow. It evokes a peaceful, serene, and wintry landscape.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Fortunate one.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Truthful child.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Real beauty.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Circle.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “From the sea.”

    • Unisex · Japanese · “Myself.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Straight forward.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Sand.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Justice.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Increase.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Pine tree.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Blessing.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “A bud.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Righteous way.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Beauty, wisdom.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Green.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Triple branch.”

    • Unisex · Japanese · “Flower stalk.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Miracle.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Beautiful sand.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Beautiful bloom.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Fidelity.”

    • Unisex · Japanese · “Light.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Sacred house.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Beautiful child.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Beautiful child.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Beautiful moon.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Gate.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Bay.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Forest child.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Source.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Village.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Purple.”

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