The baby name Michiru is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mee-CHEE-roo (IPA: /mi.t͡ɕi.ɾu/).
Michiru is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Michiru is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mee-CHEE-roo (IPA: /mi.t͡ɕi.ɾu/).
Michiru is Japanese in Origin.
Michiru is a Japanese given name (unisex, more often feminine) whose meaning depends on the kanji. As a verb, michiru (満ちる) means "to be full or complete," "to ripen," or for the tide or moon "to rise." Common name writings include 満 (fullness), 充 (to fill), 美智留 (beauty, wisdom, to stay), 道流 (way, flow), and the purely phonetic みちる (hiragana) or ミチル (katakana).
In given-name use since the 20th century, it fits Japan's fondness for gentle, nature-evoking verb names. Pop culture of the late Shōwa and Heisei eras broadened its appeal, tying it to ocean and lunar imagery. Parents choose kanji to tailor nuances - completion, abundance, guidance, or grace - so the meaning is personalized. Nicknames include Michi or Chiru; standard romanization is Michiru (Hepburn).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 0 | #74 | 4 | 4,057 | |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #219 | 27 | 6,592 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #298 | 6 | 7,909 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,261 | 7 | 17,781 |
Michiru is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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