Miko

Japanese

"flower stem"

Miko Origin and Meaning

The name Miko is a girl's name.

Miko is a multicultural feminine name with rich and varied origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'beautiful child' or refer to a shrine maiden or female shaman. In Hungarian, it serves as a diminutive of Miklos (Nicholas). The name also appears in Finnish, Slavic, and Native American cultures with different connotations. With its pleasant, easy-to-pronounce sound and brief two-syllable structure, Miko has universal appeal across language barriers. While never extremely common in Western countries, the name has gained modest recognition through cultural exchange and globalization. Miko appeals to parents seeking a name that is simultaneously simple, distinctive, and rich in cultural significance. Its international nature gives it versatility while maintaining a gentle, feminine quality in many cultural contexts.

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Famous People Named Miko

• Miko Fogarty American ballerina
• Miko Hughes American (male) actor

The name Miko in Pop Culture

• Miko term for a Japanese Shinto temple priestess
• Miko character in web comic "Order of the Stick"
• Miko a male character in the game "Assassin's Creed III"
• Miko Milmith character in William Nicholson's 'Wind on Fire' series.