Names Miroku

Miroku

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Japanese
Meaning
Miroku means "future" or "hope for the future" in Japanese. It is also the name of a Buddhist god known for his compassion and wisdom.
Scripts(How to write)
In Japanese, Miroku is written as "弥勒".
弥勒(Japanese Kanji)
Pronunciation
MEE-ROH-KU
Mee-roh-koo
Popularity
Miroku is not a commonly used name outside of Japan.

cartoon of the name Miroku
Cartoon of Miroku

Miroku Name meanings & History

Miroku means "future" or "hope for the future" in Japanese. It is also the name of a Buddhist god known for his compassion and wisdom. The name "Miroku" is the Japanese name for Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future. This name was popularized by the manga/anime Inu Yasha, in which it was used as the name for a lecherous monk. Other recent uses include Naruto: Shippuden the Movie, etc. Miroku is primarily used as a first name for boys in Japan.

Zodiac Sign of Miroku: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Miroku:

M: Mother,Memorabilia,Mushy,Manipulative,Maternal,Mommy,Memory

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

R: Resourceful,Restless,Rational,Reason

O: Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive

K: Karate,Kind,Kundalini,Karma

U: Unity,Undermining,Universality,Understanding,Utopia

Miroku is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Devious name
  • a Youthful name