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澪

みお

ミオ

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Mio: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Waterway

澪

mio

channel, waterway, wake

Shorter entry

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All Readings

Kanji

澪

Hiragana

みお

Katakana

ミオ

Romaji

Mio

Cultural Significance

Mio uses a single evocative kanji meaning the clear channel of water through shallows. It conjures images of pure streams and the Japanese love of flowing water.

Kanji Character Details

澪

Character 1: 澪

読み: mio

Meaning: channel, waterway, wake

Read within 澪, it supplies the idea of “channel, waterway, wake” that shapes how the name is understood.

Gender Usage

95%

Female usage

5%

Male usage

Female

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mio mean in Japanese?›

Mio (澪) means "Waterway" in Japanese. The name is read みお in hiragana.

Is Mio a boy or girl name?›

Mio is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.

How do you write Mio in kanji?›

Mio is typically written 澪 (みお). Alternative kanji variants include 美桜, 美緒.

How do you pronounce Mio?›

Mio is pronounced みお in hiragana (ミオ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Mio.

Writing Variants

Mio can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

澪(primary)

美桜(variant)

美緒(variant)

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