Miu

Miu is a feminine Japanese given name, known for its poetic kanji combinations and melodic sound. The name most commonly combines the characters 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and 羽 (u) meaning "feather," evoking an image of a beautiful wing or an elegant, light quality. However, other kanji combinations are also possible, such as 金剛 (meaning "diamond" and "strong," according to Wiktionary? Not used here; instead, real-world examples include 美雨 (beautiful rain), 美宇 (beautiful cosmos), 美優 (beautiful and gentle), 未生 (not yet born), or 海羽 (sea feathers). These variations showcase the visual and semantic richness of the name within Japanese onomastics.

Notable Bearers

• Miu Hirano (平野 美宇; born 2000), a Japanese table tennis player who gained fame for her gold medal performances at the Asian Championships.
• Miu Sakamoto (坂本 美雨; born 1980), a Japanese singer and daughter of legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto.
• Miu Sato (佐藤 未生; born 1996), a Japanese figure skater known for her competitive achievements.
• Miu Suzaki (須崎 海羽; born 1999), a Japanese pair skater.
• Miu Goto (後藤 希友; born 2001), a Japanese softball pitcher who won a gold medal at the 2020 Olympics.

Fictional Characters

Miu appears in various manga and anime series. In Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi, Miu Fūrinji is a skilled martial artist. In Strawberry Marshmallow, Miu Matsuoka is a lively young girl. The name also appears in Engine Sentai Go-onger as Miu Sutō, and in Danganronpa V3 as Miu Iruma, an outspoken inventor.

• Meaning: "beautiful feather" or variants based on kanji.
• Origin: Japanese.
• Type: Feminine given name.
• Usage Regions: Japan.