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Minami

mih-NAH-mee

Popularity

#14655

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

232

Peak Year

#13 in 1997

First Recorded

1989

Style

Soft & Gentle, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Japanese name meaning 'south'. It is a unisex name often used for girls, evoking images of warmth, sunshine, and southern landscapes.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

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Personality Traits

WarmSunnyGentleOptimistic

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