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Japanese Names that Start With T

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
  1. Tori

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Victoria, English, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "victory; bird"

    • Description:

      A more modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky, Tori is used fairly frequently on its own, kept in the public eye by singer Tori Amos and actress Tori Spelling. Still, it's far from fashionable, sinking in the polls significantly since reaching a peak of Number 142 in 1994. It dropped out of the US popularity charts in 2021, and even earlier in the UK, perhaps owing to the sound-alike political party nickname.
  2. Taya

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "young"

    • Description:

      Taya has recently jumped into the mainstream name pool, perhaps because of kinship with Maya and Kaya. After five years outside the US Top 1000, it reentered in 2015.
  3. Tora

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "thunder"

    • Description:

      Tora is the female version of Tor or Thor, the name of the Norse god of thunder. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn chose it for her daughter.
  4. Tetsu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "strong as iron"

    • Description:

      Tetsu is a female name with an unusually strong and powerful meaning. It sounds spunky and cute too.
  5. Tamayo

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "generation jewel"

    • Description:

      Japanese name with a special crossover/creative touch via its association with the colorful paintings of acclaimed Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo.
  6. Takara

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "treasure, jewel"

    • Description:

      A lovely Japanese alternative to Tamara.
  7. Takeo

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "strong as bamboo"

    • Description:

      Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning.
  8. Tamako

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "jewel child"

    • Description:

      Two similarly delicate names, Tamako and Tamaki, can be found in the Japanese community.
  9. Tora

    • Description:

      Tora as a masculine name has multiple potential origins. In Japanese, Tora means 'tiger,' symbolizing strength and courage. In Norse traditions, it could be a masculine variant of 'Thor,' the god of thunder, or related to the name Tore. In Hebrew contexts, Tora might reference the Torah, though this usage is less common for boys. The name's brevity gives it a strong, distinctive quality across cultures. While predominantly used as a feminine name in some regions, as a masculine choice it remains uncommon in Western countries. Its cross-cultural meanings and simple pronunciation make it appealing to parents seeking a concise, meaningful name with international resonance and natural strength.

  10. Tazu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "rice-field stork"

    • Description:

      Tazu has a certain snazzy appeal.