MILLER
Mile
The name is a phonetic transliteration of "Miller." You will often see these characters used for famous figures, such as the French painter Jean-François Millet or the basketball player Reggie Miller.
The Meaning
Rice (specifically husked, uncooked rice)
To rein in or restrain (as with a horse’s bridle)
Cultural Connotation
In the context of a name, Chinese speakers do not usually think of "Rice Restrainer." Instead, the combination 米勒 is recognized immediately as a Western surname.
