Miyoshi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Miyoshi

What is the meaning of the name Miyoshi ?

The baby name Miyoshi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /mi.jo.ɕi/ — "mee-YOH-shee".

Miyoshi is Japanese in Origin.

Miyoshi is a Japanese given name and surname whose meaning varies with the kanji chosen. Common given‑name spellings include 美吉 (“beautiful, auspicious”), 美芳 (“beautiful, fragrant”), and 美義 (“beautiful, righteous”); as a surname it often appears as 三好 (“three, good”). The pronunciation is mee-YOH-shee. As a given name, it skews feminine but can be unisex in Japan depending on characters and family preference.

In modern usage, Miyoshi has been borne by figures such as actress Miyoshi Umeki, giving the name international visibility. As a family name, it is tied to the influential Miyoshi clan (三好氏) of the Sengoku period, lending historical depth. Variants and related forms include Miyoko, Miyori, and Yoshimi; nicknames may be Miyo, Mimi, or Yoshi. Romanization follows Hepburn as Miyoshi, while older systems may render it as Miyosi. Parents often choose it for blended connotations of beauty, virtue, and good fortune.

⚙ Miyoshi is an uncommon pick. Across 13 countries, we found 51 recorded uses of it.