Japanese Names
Explore the 27 entries currently listed under Japanese. Meanings and origin labels are summaries, and a name may have different interpretations across languages or traditions.
This collection currently includes 27 entries: boy names, girl names, unisex names, cat names. Browse the individual pages for each name's meaning, pronunciation, and any references available for that entry.
Haruto
Sun flying through the sky
Ren
Lotus; love, affection
Riku
Land (when written 陸); other kanji with the same reading may have different meanings
Kenji
Intelligent second son
Hiro
Tolerant, generous (for the kanji 寛)
Sora
Sky
Yuto
Gentle person; abundant
Sota
Soaring, sudden
Daiki
Great glory
Kaito
Ocean, soar
Takumi
Skilled artisan
Itsuki
Tree
Sakura
Cherry blossom
Yuki
Snow; happiness
Aiko
Beloved child
Kaori
Fragrance
Emi
Beautiful blessing
Rin
Dignified, cold
Nanami
Seven seas
Riko
Child of truth
Yui
Tie, bind; gentle
Mio
Beautiful cherry blossom; water passage
Zen
Meditative calm; contemplation
Mochi
The soft rice cake; sweet and round
Momo
Peach; a symbol of good fortune
Suki
Beloved
Miso
Warm, comforting nickname