Misao is a unisex Japanese given name that has gained global popularity due to its unique sound and meaning. It is composed of two kanji characters: "美" (mi) which means "beautiful," and "男" (o), a counter for males, but can also mean "man." Thus, Misao translates to "beautiful man" or "handsome." This name has been used for both boys and girls in Japan and is often chosen by parents who wish to bestow a strong, aesthetically pleasing name upon their child. The name Misao is also notable for its association with prominent figures such as Japanese author Misao Arai and Japanese-American actor Masi Oka, further contributing to its recognition worldwide.
Here are the annual births of the name Misao from 1905 to 1932:
- 6 births in 1905
- 6 births in 1908
- 5 births in 1909
- 5 births in 1910
- 8 births in 1911
- 5 births in 1912
- 9 births in 1913
- 7 births in 1914
- 16 births in 1915
- 15 births in 1916
- 24 births in 1917
- 21 births in 1918
- 27 births in 1919
- 28 births in 1920
- 26 births in 1921
- 21 births in 1922
- 18 births in 1923
- 29 births in 1924
- 15 births in 1925
- 9 births in 1926
- 9 births in 1927
- 7 births in 1928
- 8 births in 1929
- 8 births in 1930
- 5 births in 1932
Total births: 337