mizuki

Mizuki is a Japanese name that can function as both a given name and a surname. It is unisex and used by people of various ages, though it is more commonly encountered as a female given name in contemporary usage. The meaning depends on the kanji chosen, and Mizuki can be written with several different character combinations, including 水木, 水樹, 瑞樹, and 美月, among others.

Notable people with the surname Mizuki include Shigeru Mizuki (水木しげる; 1922–2015), a prominent manga artist and author renowned for his yōkai-centered works, such as GeGeGe no Kitarō. Nana Mizuki (水樹奈々; born 1980) is a widely recognized voice actress and singer who has contributed to numerous anime series and video games.

Mizuki is also a common given name in Japanese fiction, used for many characters across anime, manga, and video games. The name’s broad appeal reflects its flexible kanji spellings and its pleasant phonetics, making Mizuki a familiar choice in Japanese popular culture.