27 Japanese names

Japanese Baby Names

Distinctive Japanese baby names for girls and boys — each with pronunciation, origin, and meaning.

Japanese girl names

Akari朱里

/a-KA-ree/

Japanese

A luminous name meaning brightness or a light that guides the way.

Aoi葵

/AH-oh-ee/

Japanese

A classic name referring to the hollyhock flower, symbolizing high ambition.

Ayame菖蒲

/ah-yah-meh/

Japanese

A graceful floral name specifically referring to the iris flower.

Ema絵麻

/EH-mah/

Japanese

A beautiful name often representing a combination of flax and painting or favor.

Hikari光

/hee-kah-ree/

Japanese

A radiant name that literally translates to 'light' or 'brightness'.

Himari陽葵

/hee-MA-ree/

Japanese

A bright and cheerful name representing a sunflower that faces the sun.

Honoka和花

/ho-NO-ka/

Japanese

A graceful name referring to a flower that brings harmony and peace.

Koharu心春

/ko-HA-roo/

Japanese

A gentle name signifying a heart filled with the warmth of early spring.

Mei芽依

/MEH-ee/

Japanese

A sweet name meaning a sprout or bud, often associated with new beginnings and growth.

Miko巫女

/MEE-ko/

Japanese

The name literally translates to a shrine maiden or a female shaman in the Shinto tradition.

Mio美桜

/MEE-oh/

Japanese

A lovely name typically meaning beautiful cherry blossom or beautiful thread.

Misaki美咲

/mee-SA-kee/

Japanese

A lovely name describing a beautiful blossom that has begun to bloom.

Miyabi雅

/mee-YAH-bee/

Japanese

An elegant name representing refinement, grace, and traditional aesthetic beauty.

Nanami七海

/NA-na-mee/

Japanese

An evocative name that translates to the beauty of the seven seas.

Rin凛

/REEN/

Japanese

A popular name meaning dignified, severe, or cold in an elegant and bracing way.

Rio莉央

/REE-oh/

Japanese

A bright name often meaning white jasmine combined with a center or thread.

Japanese boy names

Akira昭

/ah-KEE-rah/

Japanese

A classic name representing brightness, light, and clear understanding.

Eita瑛太

/AY-tah/

Japanese

A bright and thick crystal, signifying a person of great value and clarity.

Genki元気

/GEN-kee/

Japanese

A name representing a source of energy, health, and high spirits.

Gon権 / 厳

/GOHN/

Japanese

The name typically translates to authority, power, or dignity.

Itsuki樹

/EET-soo-kee/

Japanese

A steadfast and strong name meaning a large, rooted timber tree.

Kaito海斗

/KYE-toh/

Japanese

A soaring name that represents a person crossing the Big Dipper over the ocean.

Naoki直樹

/NAH-oh-kee/

Japanese

An honest tree, symbolizing a person who grows straight and true.

Renji蓮司

/REN-jee/

Japanese

A cool and modern name combining lotus and administrative rule.

Ryosei涼星

/RYOH-say/

Japanese

A refreshing star that brings a cool and calm light to the world.

Sosuke壮介

/SOH-skay/

Japanese

A sturdy and helpful person who provides support to others.

Toma冬真

/TOH-mah/

Japanese

A gentle and sincere name meaning winter truth.

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