Japanese Baby Names
Baby names of Japanese origin, with what each name means and how it is used today.
113 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.
Boy names (54)
Akio — Bright man, glorious manDaiki — Great radianceDaisuke — Great helpEiji — Excellent second son; prosperityEkai — Ocean of wisdomFumio — Literary man, man of lettersGenki — Energetic, full of lifeGenta — Depends on kanji; e.g. 'source' and 'great'Genzo — Source; third sonHaku — White, pureHakuin — Hidden in whiteHaruki — Spring tree; shining springHayate — Gale, swift windHayato — Falcon personHideaki — Excellent and brightHiroshi — Generous; widespread, prosperousIchiro — First sonIsamu — Courage, braveryIttetsu — Single-minded, steadfastJin — Benevolence, humanenessJiro — Second sonKaito — Sea and the Big Dipper (one spelling)Kanzan — Cold mountainKenji — Healthy, strong second sonKenshin — Humility and faithKensho — Seeing one's true nature; also 'wise, distinguished'Kenzo — Healthy, strong third sonKoji — Often 'second son' with a positive kanjiMasashi — Upright will, righteousMinato — Harbour, portMuso — Dream windowNaoki — Upright tree, honestOsamu — To govern; to study, disciplineRaiden — Thunder and lightningRen — Lotus (with other meanings by kanji)Riku — Land (with other meanings by kanji)Ryokan — Good and generousRyota — Clear, bright, and greatRyuichi — Dragon, first sonSaburo — Third sonSeiji — Depends on kanji, e.g. sincere second sonShin — Truth, faith, or extension (by kanji)Shoji — Bright second son; varies by kanjiShota — Soaring and great (by kanji)Shunryu — Excellent and flourishing (by kanji)Tadashi — Correct, righteous; loyalTakeshi — Warrior, martial; strongTakumi — Artisan, master craftsmanUnmon — Cloud gateYamato — Great harmony; old name of JapanYasuhiro — Peaceful and broadYasuo — Peaceful, healthy manYoshi — Good, fortunate, righteousZen — Meditation Girl names (54)
Aiko — Beloved child, child of loveAkemi — Bright beautyAyame — Iris flowerChiyo — A thousand generationsEmi — Blessing and beautyEmiko — Blessed, beautiful childFumi — Writing, literatureFumiko — Child of literatureHana — Flower; happiness, blissHanako — Flower childHaruka — Distant, far-off; spring flowerHikari — Light, radianceHimari — Sunny, sunflower-likeHotaru — FireflyIchika — One flower; also 'strawberry flower'Izumi — Spring, fountainKaede — Maple treeKanon — Flower soundKasumi — Mist, hazeKayo — Beautiful generationKazumi — Harmonious beautyKeiko — Blessed childKiku — ChrysanthemumKohana — Little flowerKozue — Treetop, branch tipsMaki — True hope; true chronicleManami — Love and beautyMasako — Elegant, refined childMegumi — Blessing, graceMidori — GreenMika — Beautiful fragrance (with kanji 美香)Miku — Future; beautiful sky (with kanji 美空)Misaki — Beautiful blossomNatsuko — Summer childNoriko — Child of law or rule (varies with kanji)Reiko — Lovely childSachi — Happiness, good fortuneSachiko — Happy, fortunate childSakura — Cherry blossomSayuri — Small lily (in its common spelling)Setsuko — Temperate child; child of the seasonSumi — Clear, pureSumiko — Clear, pure childSumire — Violet (flower)Tamiko — Child of the people; child of plentyTeruko — Shining, radiant childTomoko — Wise child; friendly childUmeko — Plum-blossom childWakaba — Young, fresh leavesYoko — Sunlight child; ocean childYuki — Snow; happinessYumeka — Dream flowerYumiko — Beautiful child (varies by kanji)Yuna — Varies by characters, e.g. gentle or moon Unisex names (5)