Miki

Miki is a name that can function as a given name or a surname in Japanese, and it is also used for place names in Japan. The given name Miki is commonly female, though usage can vary. It can be written in kanji with multiple character combinations, or in kana as みき. Common kanji used for the given name include 美樹 and 美希, but there are many possible combinations; the meaning depends on the characters chosen. As a surname, Miki is written with the characters 三木 and is borne by several Japanese families.

Geographically, Miki refers to a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, known as the city of Miki (三木市).

In popular culture and media, Miki is used as a given name for fictional characters in various anime, manga, and video games, and may also be adopted by real people as a stage or professional name.

The term Miki thus spans personal names and geography, reflecting its cross-cultural usage within Japan and its appearances in contemporary media.