This is the 5903rd most frequent Japanese word.
みなみ
South.
In this sentence, 'みなみ' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
みなみが好きな場所は海辺です。
Minami's favorite place is by the seaside.
Here, 'みなみ' is used as a common noun meaning 'south', referring to a directional location.
この都市はみなみに位置しています。
This city is located in the south.
In this case, 'みなみ' describes a wind direction, specifying that the wind is coming from the south.