Japanese Unisex Names

gold; beautiful; eye; small; god of creation

key point, vital part, pivot

pivot, vital point, cornerstone

various, depending on kanji used (e.g., 'fragrant small flower', 'beautiful sound')

beyond, distant, other side, or a thousand rice paddies

something that is beautiful

Golden good luck

various meanings depending on origin, including 'high', 'fragrant', 'filial piety'

fragrance, scent

Friend, covered, house

cute, adorable, lovable

little hollow; small plain; or a variant of Kawena (Hawaiian for 'the glow')

birch tree

unknown; possibly 'little fighter' or 'beloved'

various meanings depending on origin

harmony, peace; first; one; excellent; combination of kanji

harmony, peace, or crane, ear of grain

rejoice, excellent, jewel, blessing, respect

respectful, auspicious, or celebratory

alert, watchful, or pure

Varies widely depending on kanji; common meanings include 'blessing', 'celebration', 'respect', 'soar', 'star', 'winter'.

healthy and strong; wise; or a combination of Japanese characters

Various, depending on kanji; often 'season', 'noble', 'hope', 'rare', 'joy'

family, relative, gold, axe, or golden

small, third born, or gold

Throne, ruler, or sun; also 'mistress' or 'lady'

sparkle, glitter, mica

mythical creature; giraffe; fog; mist; glory; bright

Beach, shore; long and prosperous life; joy, happiness

North; fox; northern star; jewel

clear, pure, generation, era, reverence, respect

building, constructing; foundation, basis

supplanter (Hebrew), or a city in Japan

small forest; turtle; blacksmith

small, little; or a type of tea

ancient, old, great, or small tree

respectful, reverent, or imperial

amber; red and white

carp, love, affection

Small pure

various, depending on kanji; often 'fragrance' or 'happiness'

Various meanings depending on kanji, e.g., 'filial piety', 'happiness', 'light'

heart, mind, spirit

small peach

wheat, small wheat

good day, hello

steel mountain

bright, clear, light, wisdom