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苗 Miao — a rarer surname

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Where the surname comes from

A surname derived from an ancient minister's lineage, common in Henan and Shaanxi.

What the character means

A young plant growing with hope and vitality

Why it scores this way

Mostly easy. The only friction is iao, which English speakers usually turn into something close.

Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.

9 strokes — a little practice and it flows.

People who carried this name

• Miao Miao — —
• Miao Jinqing — Tang dynasty chancellor who served under Emperor Suzong, known for his administrative reforms and literary talent.
• Miao Qiaowei — Hong Kong actor and businessman, famous for TVB dramas and his role as 'Chiu Mo-kai' in The Bund.

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