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What does Miyuki mean in Japanese?
Miyuki is a popular Japanese name for both boys and girls derived from the words miyu (beauty) and ki (hope). It has been used as a given name since at least the late 19th century and is associated with beauty, hope, truth, grace, and innocence. Variations of this name include Miho, Miki, Misa, Miya or Myu. Famous people with this name include actress/singer Miyuki Nakajima, professional golfer Ryo Ishikawa and singer/songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki. Nicknames for Miyuki include Miya or Myu as well as Miki or Misa. According to 2018 statistics it was ranked in the top 10 most popular names for newborns in Japan that year.