Ninja Names

small, first, shining, son

Various meanings depending on kanji, e.g., 'heart', 'small flower', 'fragrance'

Flower, small flower, fragrance, harmony

Varies depending on kanji, common meanings include 'great help' or 'great assistant'.

Vast lake, broad marsh, or bright, shining

Small bird; sound of a koto; sound of a bell

bright, clear, light, wisdom

Various meanings depending on kanji, often related to 'happiness', 'bay', or 'field'.

firstborn son of light/peace/happiness

nine

country, three, son

treasure, storehouse, or male child

chestnut dream

bright, clear, pure

true, genuine; great, vast

Proper/widespread hero or excellence

Righteousness, correct, proper

Prosperous, wide, or genuine hero

beautiful child of three

Pine tree (mie) and long life/eternity (matsu)

three-tree boy

Son of Miko

Three trees; light; full of light; prosperous

three bays

Beautiful well/shrine

Beautiful night child

beautiful lily

Beautiful feather, beautiful evening, beautiful kindness, or beautiful moon

pattern, crest, emblem

protecting light; forest shining; moral brilliance

benevolent man; rich, abundant, compassionate

Wave, beautiful

Honest, upright, and becoming

faithful prosperity; extend prosperity

Upright, honest, or determined

gold, mountain, god

Thunder, lightning, or trust, counsel

beautiful flower, lovely fragrance

beautiful spirit, auspicious dream

jasmine, bell, or village; often combined for poetic meanings

river; excellent, outstanding; jewel, lapis lazuli; dragon

Lapis lazuli, beautiful flower, or village

Prosperous first son, noble first son, or dragon first son

dragon

Righteous long life; long-lasting righteousness

various meanings depending on kanji, e.g., 'proper law', 'good example'

various meanings depending on kanji, often 'achieve, accomplish' + 'loyalty, fidelity'

wise, sage, or my great one