Japanese Names

vast, ocean, wide; cherish, nurture

child of the pond/lake, fragrant child, or silkworm child

beautiful ocean, beautiful sea; beautiful history

various, depending on kanji, often 'to grow, to live, to raise' combined with 'hero, man'

various meanings depending on kanji, often 'bright man' or 'child of the sea'

nurturing, growing, raising; becoming, living

To nurture, to raise, to grow

Gift of God

mother, princess, or rain

Gift of God; beloved; little sister

Harvest, rice harvest

rice god/goddess, fox

various, depending on kanji

rice, two, son; or well, two, son

Boar's help/assistance

above the well

flat, peaceful, or one-sided

merit, achievement

courageous, brave, meritorious

bravery, courage, valor

powerful, strong; ice; desire

Merit, honor

various meanings depending on kanji, e.g., 'brave man', 'righteous person'

ice, iron, or short form of names beginning with Is-

different heart, different mind; one heart, one mind; or stone heart

lifetime, whole life, one life

someday; when; five days; beautiful flower

tree, timber, self, one's own, or various other meanings depending on kanji

rock, stone, or cliff

healing, salvation

From Japan

first son, second son, or wise son (depending on kanji)

time, period, season

silver

benevolent one, one who is wise

benevolence, compassion, humanity

benevolence, eight, eight hundred

benevolence, truth, shrine, camp, army

benevolent, human-hearted, or shrine/temple

Young thunder

Second son (Japanese); meaning unknown (Palauan)

truthful man, real hero, sincere man

various meanings depending on kanji

first son of Jō

second son; to assist, to help

various meanings depending on kanji, often 'strong man' or 'second son'

spread light, purification, or clear light

pure, clean, or exalted (jō) + thick, big, or eldest son (tarō)