Mizuho
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
Meaningabundant rice · Japanese
Mizuho is a Japanese gender-neutral name meaning “abundant rice”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
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- Word funMizuho doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mizuho would score 20 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
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 Mizuho
Mizuho is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin meaning “abundant rice”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Mizuho at school. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Japanese names
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Questions about the name Mizuho
What does the name Mizuho mean?
Mizuho means “abundant rice” and comes from Japanese. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Zayed (“growing, abundant”), Hiroshi (“often generous, abundant”), Abundio (“abundant”) and Toyoko (“often abundant child”).
What is the origin of the name Mizuho?
Mizuho is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Asa (“healer”) and Rio (“river”).
Is Mizuho a boy or girl name?
Both. Mizuho is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
What names are similar to Mizuho?
If you like Mizuho, you might also like Zayed, Hiroshi, Abundio and Toyoko.
What should I know before naming my baby Mizuho?
Mizuho is a Japanese gender-neutral name meaning “abundant rice”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.