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Japanese Names that Start With S

Updated October 2024

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There are 9 Japanese names that start with the letter S for boys and girls, including Sakura, Suki, Seiji, Suzu, Sumi, Sanjiro, Samaru, Sen, and Sachiko.

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Sakura
Japanese
"cherry blossom"
Lovely Japanese name that would certainly be appreciated in Europe and the U.S. It was rarely used in Japan until the 1990s, and draws its current popularity from the fact that it is deeply connected…
Suki
Japanese or English
"loved one; lily"
As a Japanese name, Suki has the sweet meaning "loved one". It's also an English diminutive of Susanna, making it a creative and modern way to honor a Susan in your life.
Seiji
Japanese
"lawful and just"
Popular Japanese name exemplified by the distinguished conductor Seiji Ozawa.
Suzu
Japanese
"little bell"
Well-used in Japan, this name refers to the suzu, a tiny metal bell often placed in a silk charm bag and attached to a girl's undergarment so that a lovely tinkling sound is heard as she moves, and…
Sumi
Japanese
"elegant, refined"
Simple and, yes, elegant -- until you think of the wrestlers.
Sanjiro
Japanese
"admired, praised"
Interesting name with a cool, upbeat sound.
Samaru
Samaru is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it can be interpreted as 'to serve' or 'to protect,' while in some African cultures, particularly in Nigeria, it may be…
Sen
Japanese mythology name
Simple, Zen-like name of a mythological forest elf.
Sachiko
Japanese
"child of joy"
Sachiko was one of the first Japanese names familiar to Americans when it was used in the 1950s by actress Shirley Maclaine for her daughter, called the adorable short form Sachi. While Sachiko does…