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Name Origin

Michiko is a Japanese female given name. It is composed of two kanji: '美' (mi) meaning 'beautiful' and '智' (chiko) meaning 'wisdom.' Therefore, Michiko traditionally means 'beautiful wisdom' or 'wise beauty.'

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Famous People

Michiko Shōda (1934-)

Empress of Japan

  • First commoner to become Empress Consort of Japan

Michiko Hatta

Novelist

  • Known for novels exploring themes of family and social issues.
  • Won the Akutagawa Prize in 1978 for her novel 'The Last Day'.

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