Mizuki means "beautiful moon" when used with the kanji (美月) or "auspicious hope" when used with the kanji (瑞希).
Mizuki is a popular Japanese unisex name that has different meanings depending on the kanji character used.
The Japanese word mizuki also often reflects nature and beauty and can also mean "water tree" when used with the kanji (水木).
In Japanese the word mizuki is also a melodic, culturally significant name that evokes elegance and nature and is a name that is used for both girls and boys.
However the name mizuki is more common in girls than boys and carries meanings like freshness and good luck and also has a connection to the moon's allure.
Common meanings of the word mizuki by the kanji used include.
美月 (Mi-tsuki) means "Beautiful Moon" – A very popular combination, symbolizing tranquility and beauty.
瑞希 (Mizuki): means "Auspicious Hope" – Combines "felicitous omen/congratulations" (瑞) with "hope/pray" (希).
水木 (Mizuki): means "Water Tree" or "Dogwood Tree" – Connects to nature, often seen in surnames or as a more naturalistic name.
The cultural significance of mizuki include.
Nature and Aesthetics as the name mizuki is deeply connected to Japanese appreciation for natural beauty, especially for the moon, which symbolizes cycles and spiritual concepts.
And as a unisex nae, while often female, it's also used for both genders, including males and it's meaning also shifts with the written characters also known as kanji.
Mizuki also gained modern popularity and international recognition alongside of broader interest in Japanese culture and appears in anime, games like Genshin impact and even pop culture.