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Miso

Girl name · Korean

Meaningsmile · Korean

Miso is a Korean girl name meaning “smile”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

Happy baby lying on a soft blanket
hello, little Miso

Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Miso

Miso is a girl name of Korean origin meaning “smile”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Miso at school.

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Questions about the name Miso

What does the name Miso mean?

Miso means “smile” and comes from Korean. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Basma (“smile”), Ibtisam (“smile”), Emiri (“often smile and jasmine”) and Ebtisam (“smile”).

What is the origin of the name Miso?

Miso is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Hanna (“grace”), Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”) and Ari (“lion”).

Is Miso a boy or girl name?

Miso is a girl name.

What names are similar to Miso?

If you like Miso, you might also like Basma, Ibtisam, Emiri and Ebtisam.

What should I know before naming my baby Miso?

Miso is a Korean girl name meaning “smile”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.