Mizu

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Fact sheet

Name
Mizu
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

Mizu is a Japanese girl's name, whose direct translation from Japanese 'mizu' (水) means 'water'. In Japan, Mizu is used as both a first name and a surname and is pronounced like 'Misu'.

What does the name Mizu mean?

The name Mizu has its roots in Japanese and literally means 'water'. It is common as both a first name and a surname in Japan and is pronounced as 'Misu'.

Where does the name Mizu come from?

Mizu is a feminine first name that originates from Japan and carries the meaning 'water'.

How do you pronounce Mizu?

Mizu is pronounced like 'Misu'.

Popularity

In Germany, Mizu is considered a rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, Mizu has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.

Nicknames & pet names

MizMiz

Frequently asked questions about the name Mizu

Where does the name Mizu come from?

Mizu is a feminine first name from Japan.

What does the name Mizu mean?

Mizu literally means 'water' and is derived from the Japanese term 'mizu' (水).

How popular is the name Mizu?

The name Mizu is common in Japan as both a first name and a surname, but has less recognition in an international context.

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