Japanese Names

Japanese baby names rich in poetic meaning, nature imagery and kanji symbolism. Discover traditional, modern and pop-culture inspired Japanese names for boys and girls with their meanings and pronunciations.

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undifferentiated Japanese kana

elegant and graceful; wind and song; style and grace

deep, profound, unfathomable

wealthy hero; fortunate man

undifferentiated Japanese kana

fortune, good luck, child

good fortune, good luck, wealth, beauty

lucky, blessed, wealthy (depending on kanji)

history/writing/document + bright/clear

undifferentiated Japanese kana

Varies depending on kanji used, often related to 'history', 'writing', 'friend', 'harmony'.

history/writing prince, abundant prince, or rich prince

abundant history/wealth, extensive writing/literature

undifferentiated Japanese kana

varied, often 'writing/history' and 'person/prince'

history, record, writing, beautiful, flower, fragrance

undifferentiated Japanese kana

Literally 'literary victory' or 'writing victory'

Child of abundant beauty

writing, literature, history, beauty, child

undifferentiated Japanese kana

abundant trust; abundant sincerity; abundant faith

various, depending on kanji combination (e.g., 'history, law, rule' + 'to succeed, to be excellent')

literary hero; scholarly man

history, chronicle, writing, document + noble, filial piety

history, chronicle, document; writing, sentence

undifferentiated Japanese kana

history/chronicle, writing, document + purpose/ambition/will

undifferentiated Japanese kana

history, document, writing; good fortune, happiness; snow; going, journey

winter flower

winter child

learn, study; music, comfort, ease

Italian, Japanese, various African languages

Leg (Italian); Shrimp/Prawn (Japanese); various meanings in African languages

Japanese, English

origin, source, spring; or, heaven, mystery

first son, origin one

Two beginnings; original source

great, robust, or healthy first son

Righteous one; one's own righteousness

silver apricot, ginkgo tree

undifferentiated Japanese kana

righteousness, justice, or art, skill (depending on kanji)

strong, robust; going, journey; enlightenment

fifth (go) + one/first (ichi)

undifferentiated Japanese kana

strength, vigor, great, noble, tree, timber

229.Gon'ichirō

fifth son

Protector of the Imperial Guard

fifth son

undifferentiated Japanese kana

fifth son

thick, stout, or large

strength, heroism, great demon, great spirit

undifferentiated Japanese kana

eight; bee; dog

eight prince

Eighth princess

eighth son

wise, intelligent

undifferentiated Japanese kana

broad love, philanthropy

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