Japanese Boy Names

Benevolent, compassionate, or one who spreads kindness

one-of-a-kind tree; one-of-a-kind chronicle

One (hito) + true/real (ma)

Benevolent man; achievement, success

benevolent, humble, or 1000 autumns

person, human, good, excellent, village, town

tall grain, ear of grain, or step by step

walk, pace, degree, extent

Dharma-realm, Buddhist realm

Prosperous, flourishing, or a type of Buddhist priest

various meanings depending on kanji, often related to 'protection' or 'treasure'

North Star, wave, workshop

North Star; Big Dipper

flame, blaze, fire

main street, chief, leader

tall grain, step by step, mountain peak

firefly, glowworm

firefly

friend, companion, partner

rice ear, full rice ear

Hundred-faceted, hundred-sided, or hundred-viewed

Soldier of the guard; military personnel

military commander; surface/display

Helpful soldier; ice soldier; excellent helper

leopard/panther (hyō) + eldest son (tarō)

towards the sun; sunny place

breath, blowing, vigor, strength

One branch; one glory; one prosperity

One string, one origin, one source

First son of Ichigo

First son; one character

First male, first born son

First son

first son

one six

first son, third son

First helper/assistant

first son, excellent son

one night; one arrow; one valley

first son, first born

unknown, likely a combination of kanji with various meanings

various, depending on kanji used (e.g., 'house, family, wide, broad')

house, history, long life, or warrior

house, family, home, and correct, proper, or master, lord

guardian, protector, gate, or house

house, family, long, eternal

house, to protect, to help, to decide, to rule

house, to be, to gather, to protect, to be peaceful