South
A Japanese name most commonly written with the character for 'south'. It is a popular choice in Japan that evokes a sense of warmth and direction, often used as both a given name and a surname.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Minami in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning Japanese actress
Long-time member of the Japanese idol group AKB48
Japanese singer and former general manager of AKB48
The lead female protagonist and childhood friend · Touch
A main character and idol · Love Live! School Idol Project
