Mizuna

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Fact sheet

Name
Mizuna
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Mizuna is a female first name that has its origin in Japanese. Its literal translation is "green water."

What does the name Mizuna mean?

The name Mizuna, which comes from Japanese, literally means "green water." Its etymology is composed of the Japanese terms mizu (水) for "water" and na (菜) for "green." Mizuna also refers to a salad plant that is especially well-known in Japan and is written with the same kanji.

Where does the name Mizuna come from?

The name Mizuna originates from the Japanese language and means "green water." The composition of the words mizu (水) for water and na (菜) for green is characteristic. The name is used in the Japanese language with kanji.

How do you pronounce Mizuna?

Mi-zu-na (like 'Mizu' in 'Mizuwasser' and 'na' in 'Nase')

Popularity

In Germany, Mizuna is considered a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd in the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Mizuna has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 13,070th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mizu / Zuna

Frequently asked questions about the name Mizuna

Where does the name Mizuna come from?

The name Mizuna has its roots in the Japanese language.

What does the name Mizuna mean?

Mizuna literally means 'green water' and is composed of the Japanese terms for water (mizu) and green (na).

Is the name Mizuna popular in Japan?

Although Mizuna is known in Japan, especially as a term for a salad plant, it is rather unusual as a first name and not widely used.

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