Japanese Baby Names
Explore our collection of baby names with Japanese origins. These names reflect the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of Japanese culture.
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Kai
keeper of the keys; earth
Unisex
Kai
keeper of the keys; earth
Unisex
Kai
keeper of the keys; earth
Unisex
Kai
keeper of the keys; earth
Unisex
Kai
keeper of the keys; earth
Unisex
Kaia
Pure; Life; The sea
Girl
Kaia
Pure; Life; The sea
Girl
Amiri
Prince, leader; Second to Asia; Beautiful white jasmine; Logic, reason
Unisex
Amiri
Prince, leader; Second to Asia; Beautiful white jasmine; Logic, reason
Unisex
Koda
Rice paddy of happiness; Friend
Unisex
Raiden
God spirit; God of thunder and lightning
Unisex
Kira
Mistress, lady; Beam of Light; Black; Glitter, shining
Girl
Asa
Doctor; Healer; God; Morning; Hemp
Unisex
Asa
Doctor; Healer; God; Morning; Hemp
Unisex
Asa
Doctor; Healer; God; Morning; Hemp
Unisex
Ronin
Masterless samurai; Wave man; Floating man; Seal
Boy
Kaizen
Good change; Change for the better; Continuous imporvement
Boy
Reina
Queen; Pure; Wise
Girl
Kenzo
Healthy; Wise
Boy
Aya
Woven silk; Colorful, Beautiful, Design; Sign of God's existence; Miracle; Verse of the Quran; Goddess of light and dawn
Girl
Jiraiya
Young thunder
Boy
Kaiya
Ocean, Sea; Triumph, victory; Sky
Girl
Nori
Seaweed, Ocean moss; Achievement; Law; Ceremony; Love
Unisex
Kannon
Kuan-yin; Compassion
Unisex
Kairi
Sea; Majestic sea; Nautical mile; Sky
Unisex
Zen
Meditation
Unisex
Akira
Bright; Clear, Intelligent; Anchor
Unisex
Akira
Bright; Clear, Intelligent; Anchor
Unisex
Kenji
Strong, healthy; Study, sharpen
Boy
Kenji
Strong, healthy; Study, sharpen
Boy
Ren
Lotus; Honest; Clever; Love; Bird; Reindeer
Unisex
Ren
Lotus; Honest; Clever; Love; Bird; Reindeer
Unisex
Ren
Lotus; Honest; Clever; Love; Bird; Reindeer
Unisex
Yuri
Farmer; Evening jewel; Kind; Beautiful
Boy
Akari
Star; Moon; Bright; Light; Red jewel
Unisex
Emi
Blessed with beauty; Favor
Girl
Emi
Blessed with beauty; Favor
Girl
Tori
Bird; Victory
Girl
Mika
Fragrance; Who resembles God?; Three trees together; Quick and nimble
Unisex
Yuna
Superiority; Gentleness; Kindness; Desired
Girl
Nikko
Victory of the people; Daylight
Boy
Kiyomi
Clear; Clean; Beautiful; Ocean; Serene; Holy; Snake
Girl
Kiyomi
Clear; Clean; Beautiful; Ocean; Serene; Holy; Snake
Girl
Miya
Shrine; Palace
Girl
Azai
Strength; Shallow well
Boy
Mari
Truth; Reason; Love; Clever; Village; Star of the sea; Bitterness; Rebellion
Girl
Rumi
Beauty; Lapis lazuli
Girl
Sora
Conch shell; Sky
Unisex
Ema
Whole, universal
Girl
Ema
Whole, universal
Girl
Kaine
Little battler, warrior; Acquired; Created by God; Sound, noise
Boy
Nami
Wave
Girl
Koi
Carp
Boy
Koi
Carp
Boy
Amya
Night rain; Tender, soft
Girl
Sama
Sky; High status
Girl
Taya
Tailor; Divine; Goddess; Bandage; Many more; Extensive praise
Girl
Senna
Venerable, revered; Gracious; Thousand
Unisex
Kaori
Scent, aroma; Fabric, weave
Girl
Ori
My light; Golden; Head; Cherry blossom; Jasmine; Pear tree; Weave; Raving one
Unisex
Kota
Great peace; Fort
Boy
Aiko
Love, fortune, child; Awesome sword
Unisex
Sahana
Patience; Small; Flower; To bloom
Girl
Miko
Who resembles God?; Chief; Beautiful child; Shrine Maiden
Unisex
Minoru
Rich, bountiful; Sincerity; Kindness; Rough
Aeris
Of Aerith; Earth; Flower
Girl
Mitsue
Bright river; Bright wisdom; Heavenly staff; Three
Yaeko
Child of the double bouquet; Multi-layered
Katana
Sword
Unisex
Mei
Plum, Beautiful; Life; Bright; Bud, sprout; Month of May
Girl
Mei
Plum, Beautiful; Life; Bright; Bud, sprout; Month of May
Girl
Mei
Plum, Beautiful; Life; Bright; Bud, sprout; Month of May
Girl
Yoneko
Rice child; Sound of the night
Matsuko
Pine tree child; Expected child
Hisashi
Constancy, always, long time, eternal; Complete; Life
Shizuko
Quiet child
Uri
My light; My flame; Space; Universe; Village; Birthplace
Boy
Goro
Fifth
Kiyoto
Clear; Precious
Kiya
Joy, rejoice, pleasure
Girl
Shigeki
Tree
Jin
Gold; Kindness; Ambition; Yahweh is gracious
Unisex
Kaito
Sea, ocean; Soar, fly
Boy
Aerith
Earth; Flower, flower-like
Girl
Aerith
Earth; Flower, flower-like
Girl
Hideko
Excellence; Beauty; Child
Tomio
Wealthy man; Treasured man; Dipper
Emiko
Blessed child; Beautiful child; Smiling child
Girl
Etsuko
Joy; child
Masaichi
Victorious one; Prosperous one; Elegant one; Gentle one; Correct one; Leading one; Intelligent one
Takao
Noble; Prosperous; High mountain ridge
Hiro
Sacred name; Abundant; Generous; Prosperous
Boy
Mitsuye
Shine, radiance; Light; Beautiful; Prosperity; Branch; Harbor, port; River
Tatsuo
Male dragon
Yoshie
Good; Respectful; Fragrant; Virtuous; Beautiful; Benefit; Favor
Susumu
Advance
Kami
God, lord, deity; Wind; Attendant at a religious ceremony; Work; Will desire
Unisex
Saraya
Of Saráy; Releaser; Of Seraiah; Yahweh is ruler; Change
Girl
Tidus
Sun
Boy
Nobuko
Faithful or good child
About Japanese Names
Japanese names have a rich history and cultural significance. They often reflect the values, traditions, and linguistic characteristics of Japanese culture. Choosing a Japanese name for your child can be a wonderful way to honor your heritage or express your appreciation for Japanese culture.
Naming Tips
- Research the meaning and cultural significance of Japanese names
- Consider the pronunciation and potential nicknames
- Think about how the name might be perceived in different cultural contexts
- Check for any historical or literary associations with the name
- Consult with native speakers or cultural experts if you're unsure about a name's usage or connotations