Michiko
Meaning of Michiko
Michiko is a beautiful Japanese name for baby girls that carries a rich cultural heritage. It is pronounced as mee-CHEE-koh in Japanese (/miˈtʃi.ko/). The name Michiko means "beautiful wise child" and is derived from the elements "mi," which translates to "beauty" or "beautiful," and "chiko," which means "child." In Hawaiian culture, Michiko has been given to baby girls for several decades, with records dating back to the early 20th century. The name's popularity has fluctuated over the years, but it has consistently been chosen by parents seeking a meaningful and elegant name for their daughters. Variations of Michiko include Miko.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as mee-CHEE-koh (/miˈtʃi.ko/)
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Notable People Named Michiko
| Michiko Kakutani is an American writer and retired literary critic, famous for her book reviews in The New York Times and winning the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 1998. |
| Michiko Koshino, born in 1943, is a renowned fashion designer with high-end stores in Japan and a restaurant in London. |
| Michiko Yamamoto is a Filipina screenwriter of Japanese descent known for her work on films like Magnifico, The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros, and Honor Thy Father. |
| Michiko Shimizu is a Japanese tarento, comedian, actress, and impressionist. |
| Michiko Naruke is a renowned Japanese video game music composer, famous for her contributions to the Wild Arms series. |
| Michiko Nishiwaki is a multi-talented Japanese actress, stuntwoman, martial artist, and former bodybuilder known for her work as a double for Lucy Liu in the film Charlie's Angels. |
| Michiko Ishimure was a renowned Japanese writer and activist. |
| Michiko Hirayama was a renowned Japanese singer known for her exceptional interpretation of Giacinto Scelsi's "Canti del Capricorno". |
| Michiko Nomura is a renowned Japanese actress and voice actress. |
| Michiko Okada is a Japanese professional golfer who competed on the LPGA of Japan Tour (JLPGA). |
| Michiko Tanaka was a Japanese singer and actress. |
| Michiko Matsuda is a former Japanese football player who represented the Japan national team. |
| Michiko Shimizu is a retired Japanese long-distance runner who competed in the 5000 meters and finished fourth at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. |
| Michiko Shiokawa is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics. |
