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Mikasa

Mikasa is a girls' name of Japanese origin meaning “three hats or bamboo hat.”

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how do you pronounce Mikasa?

mee-KAH-sah

where does the name Mikasa come from?

Mikasa is a Japanese place name, and the name of a historic battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

Mikasa (三笠) is a place name in Japan, historically significant as the flagship of Admiral Tōgō Heihachirō in the 1905 Battle of Tsushima. As a given name it is primarily known through Mikasa Ackerman, the fierce protagonist of 'Attack on Titan.'

the history of Mikasa

Its recent use owes much to Mikasa Ackerman, a central character in Attack on Titan.

who are famous people named Mikasa?

  • Mikasa Ackerman (Attack on Titan character)
  • IJN Mikasa (Japanese battleship)

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quick answers about Mikasa

What does the name Mikasa mean?

Mikasa means “three hats or bamboo hat”.

What is the origin of the name Mikasa?

Mikasa comes from the Japanese naming tradition.

How popular is the name Mikasa?

Mikasa has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.

Is Mikasa a boy or girl name?

Mikasa is primarily a girls' name.

How do you pronounce Mikasa?

Mikasa is pronounced mee-KAH-sah, with 3 syllables.

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