Miho
Miho (みほ, ミホ) is a common Japanese feminine given name with various kanji combinations meaning "beautiful" combined with elements like "ear of grain", "sail", or "protect". It can also refer to:Japanese Given Name
Etymology and Kanji Variants
The name Miho (みほ in hiragana or ミホ in katakana) is a common phonetic rendering of a feminine given name in Japanese, derived from combinations of kanji characters that evoke positive attributes such as beauty, truth, and prosperity. The prefix "mi" often stems from kanji like 美 (mi, meaning "beauty" or "beautiful") or 実 (mi, meaning "truth," "fruit," or "reality"), while the suffix "ho" typically draws from 穂 (ho, meaning "ear of grain," symbolizing abundance and harvest), 保 (ho, meaning "protect" or "maintain"), 帆 (ho, meaning "sail," implying journey or wind), or 歩 (ho, meaning "walk" or "step," denoting progress).[1][2] Common kanji variants for Miho include the following, each imparting nuanced meanings rooted in Japanese cultural associations with nature, protection, and aesthetics:| Kanji Variant | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 実穂 | Miho | Truth/fruit + ear of grain (abundance and sincerity)[2] |
| 美穂 | Miho | Beauty + ear of grain (beautiful abundance)[1][2] |
| 美保 | Miho | Beauty + protect (beautiful protection)[1][2] |
| 美帆 | Miho | Beauty + sail (beautiful voyage)[2] |
| 美歩 | Miho | Beauty + walk (beautiful steps or grace)[2] |