Japanese Boy Names

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ancestral origin, source, or primeval plain

ancestor, clan, together, mutual, grand, great

Often associated with 'general' or 'overall' combined with 'son' or 'man'.

Clear white, pure white

Monk soldier; peaceful, level, flat

various, depending on kanji, often 'first, chief' + 'one'

various, often 'wise first son' or 'general first son'

multiple possible meanings depending on kanji, often 'total, whole, govern, rule'

respectful second son; or various combinations of kanji

multiple possible meanings depending on kanji, often related to 'foundation' or 'beginning'

Varies depending on kanji; common meanings include 'ancestor's light' or 'brave, strong'

nectar of the gods, moon, body

true self; refreshing; flax

golden, beautiful, wise

various, depending on kanji

sky

Sky, heaven; red; prince; warrior

sky, heaven, empty, vast

Blue forest; twin forest; ancestor forest; priest; chief priest

blue-green dragon; military commander

various, depending on kanji

Teacher; founder; ancestor; prime minister

ancestor, master, four, son, clear, bright, masculine

often 'assistant, help' (助) combined with 'source, origin' (宗) or 'clear, bright' (惣)

Suddenly, greatly, sound of wind

suddenly; smoothly; grand, flourishing; clear, bright

various, often 'great son' or 'bright son'

wise iron; clear philosophy; brave iron

Various meanings depending on kanji

outer/outside + second son

Outside luck; outside good fortune

Bean, born in September

third son, warehouse/storehouse

unite

Enduring prince; small hill

末 (sue) meaning 'end, tip' and 広 (hiro) meaning 'wide, broad'

Fourth son, or a combination of 'sue' (end/last) and 'jirō' (second son)

Long life, longevity; or a type of pottery

End of pine tree

To hold a sword

enduring, long-lasting, or descendant of Sue

third son

third son

To succeed, to inherit, or to be a successor

bare face, plain face, natural face

Cedar tree; to plant; to give; to be happy

amazing, great, awesome