Japanese Names

swift, excellent, superior

Varies greatly depending on kanji used (e.g., 'excellent arrow', 'autumn evening')

ancestor, beginning, whole, all, general, idea, concept

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'

nectar of the gods, moon, body

true self; refreshing; flax

Dyer's shop, dye house

garden child, sound child, small child

various, depending on kanji

sky

blue-green dragon; military commander

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'

Purity, essence, or a type of stringed instrument.

soybean

sugar child

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

amazing, great, awesome

Excellent, outstanding, superior, or to excel

Love

dependable, help, extend, trust

many virtues, many good deeds

Good mother; flower; summer

good child, clear child, or charcoal child, depending on kanji

Good, beautiful, clear, excellent

Clear, pure, or corner, combined with harmony, peace, or number

various combinations of kanji, often related to 'corner', 'base', 'origin', 'true', 'main'

respectful trust, extending faith

clear, pure, corner, resident, or to live

clear generation, clear world, clear night, or other combinations

obedient, honest, docile, gentle

storm god, god of summer

To advance, to proceed (Japanese)

throw-away body

Bell; long life, longevity; small, tiny

bell branch, cool branch, small bell

bell tree; cool, refreshing flower; small bell

bell child, refreshing child, or small bell

various, depending on origin

various meanings depending on kanji/hanzi

Sweet, pleasant, gentle, kind

loyal, faithful, true

Various meanings depending on kanji