Miya

The name Miya is of Japanese origin and is primarily used as a girl's name. It carries several meanings, including "palace," "shrine," and "temple" (Nameberry). Additionally, Miya can mean "beautiful" or "relax" in Japanese, and it can be written with different characters to convey meanings such as "beautiful night" or "ocean arrow" (All Things Baby Names).

Miya is also a variant of the name Maya, which has diverse origins and meanings across different cultures, such as "illusion" in Sanskrit, "water" in Hebrew, and "mother" in Old Persian (Name Discoveries).

Famous People Named Miya

One notable person with this name is Miya Tachibana, a Japanese Olympic swimmer (Nameberry).

Sibling Name Ideas

For siblings of a child named Miya, you might consider names that complement its Japanese origin or similar phonetic style. Some suggestions include:

• Kai: A name of Hawaiian origin meaning "sea."
• Sora: A Japanese name meaning "sky."
• Liam: A popular name of Irish origin meaning "strong-willed warrior."
• Aiko: A Japanese name meaning "beloved child."

Similar Names

Names similar to Miya include:

• Mia: A name of Italian and Scandinavian origin meaning "mine" or "bitter."
• Myah: A variant spelling of Mia.
• Miah: Another variant spelling of Mia.
• Maya: As mentioned, a name with multiple cultural meanings.

These names share phonetic similarities or cultural connections with Miya, making them suitable alternatives or complements.