Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 07, 2024

Mio

US Popularity Rank: 10515

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Beautiful cherry blossom; Waterway; Ocean life; Beautiful sound; Beautiful night; Hopeful love; Phoenix; Charm; Thread; Three; Harmony; My; Dear

Short and sweet with plenty of meanings, Mio can easily match baby’s endless potential for greatness. This gender-neutral name has Japanese roots and can have a variety of translations, depending on which kanji is used to write it. One of the more popular meanings is “beautiful cherry blossom.” If you want to celebrate baby’s beautiful presence or connect them to the flourishing springtime months, Mio packs plenty of power. Some other potential translations include “waterway,” “ocean life,” “beautiful sound,” “beautiful night,” and “hopeful love,” while other elements include “phoenix,” “charm” “thread,” “three,” “harmony,” and many other inspiring words. With additional potential meanings including “my” in Italian and “dear” in Slavic, the name Mio can give your little one plenty to work with.

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