What does the name Mika mean?

Mika means "beautiful fragrance; who is like God." It is of Japanese origin.

Is Mika a boy or girl name?

Mika is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Mika?

Mika is of Japanese origin. In Japanese, Mika (美香) combines 'mi' (beautiful) and 'ka' (fragrance). It also functions as a Finnish diminutive of Michael (meaning 'who is like God'). The name's cross-cultural appeal has spread it globally.

Mika is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning “beautiful fragrance; who is like God.”

pronunciation

MEE-kah

meaning & origin

The name Mika means “beautiful fragrance; who is like God.” It comes from the Japanese language tradition.

In Japanese, Mika (美香) combines 'mi' (beautiful) and 'ka' (fragrance). It also functions as a Finnish diminutive of Michael (meaning 'who is like God'). The name's cross-cultural appeal has spread it globally.

famous people named Mika

Mika (Lebanese-British singer)
Mika Häkkinen (Finnish F1 driver)
Mika Nakashima (Japanese actress)

names similar to Mika

Mia

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