Temple, shrine
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Miya is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Temple, shrine". Listed origin: Japanese.
MEE-yah
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Miya is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Temple, shrine". Listed origin: Japanese.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is MEE-yah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Miya. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
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