Minami
mih-NAH-mee
Minami is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “A Japanese name meaning 'south'. It is a unisex name often used for girls, evoking images of warmth, sunshine, and southern landscapes.”. It currently ranks #14655 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1997.
What Minami Means
“A Japanese name meaning 'south'. It is a unisex name often used for girls, evoking images of warmth, sunshine, and southern landscapes.”
The Story of Minami
Let the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze of southern lands settle upon your child with this sun-kissed name.
Minami is a melodious Japanese name meaning 'south,' a word that conjures images of sun-drenched landscapes and balmy climes. Though unisex, it is predominantly cherished for daughters, first appearing in records around 1989.
You imagine your child, Minami, embodying the warmth and optimistic spirit of the southern horizon. This name suggests a nature that is sunny and gentle, a disposition that radiates a comforting glow, much like a perpetual summer day.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#13 in 1997
Total Births
232
First Recorded
1989
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