Minami

South, beautiful wave

GenderGirlOriginJapaneseSay itmee-NAH-meePopularityUncommon
Pronounced mee-NAH-mee

About the name Minami

Minami means south or beautiful wave depending on kanji, offering directional or oceanic imagery with elegance.

Warm and orienting, like a guiding compass to those around her.

Fun fact

Minami is also literally the Japanese word for the direction south.

Nicknames for Minami

Mina

Variations

Minamiko

Famous people named Minami

  • Minami Minegishi (Japanese idol)

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