Minako
Fact sheet
- Name
- Minako
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The Japanese first name Minako can be freely translated as 'child of the beauty of an apple tree'. The name consists of the Japanese syllables mi (美), meaning 'beautiful' or 'beauty', na (奈) for 'apple tree', and ko (子) for 'child'. As with many Japanese names, different kanji combinations and meanings are also possible.
What does the name Minako mean?
Minako, a Japanese girl's name, translates to 'child of the beauty of an apple tree'. It consists of the Japanese elements mi (美) for 'beautiful, beauty', na (奈) for 'apple tree', and ko (子) for 'child'. As with many names from Japan, there are also different kanji combinations and meanings.
Where does the name Minako come from?
The name Minako has its roots in the Japanese language and means 'child of the beauty of an apple tree'.
How do you pronounce Minako?
The pronunciation of Minako is three syllables and soft. The name is typically pronounced as 'Mi-na-ko' [miˈnaːko], starting with a clear I sound that conveys a sense of lightness. The stressed middle syllable with an open A contributes to the warmth of the sound, while the ending '-ko' concludes clearly and openly. Minako has a melodic and modern character that is harmonious and sonically appealing.
Popularity
In Germany, Minako is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045 on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2023 at 3,081. Over the last ten years, Minako has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it at 4,795 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,387.
Nicknames & pet names
Ako / Ina / Koko / Mi / Mi-chan / Mia / Miko / Mimi / Mina / Mina-chan / Mini / Naka / Nako / Nana
Famous people
- Mianko Seki (German-Japanese dancer, choreographer, performance artist, and lecturer in contemporary dance)
- Minako Aino (Sailor Venus in the anime series Sailor Moon)
- Minako Fujimoto (actress)
- Minako Honda (Japanese actress)
- Minako Iwasaki (illustrator from Japan)
- Minako Komukai (actress from Japan)
- Minako Kotobuki (Japanese singer and voice actress)
- Minako Oba (Japanese writer (1930-2007))
- Minako Okukawa (Yuri on Ice)
- Minako Sango (actress from Japan)
Frequently asked questions about the name Minako
What is the origin of the name Minako?
Minako is a traditional Japanese name that comes from the Japanese language and uses specific kanji characters.
What does the name Minako mean?
The name Minako means 'child of the beauty of an apple tree', with the individual components standing for beauty, apple tree, and child.
How popular is the name Minako?
Minako has a certain popularity in Japan, but it is less commonly used outside the country and is less known there.