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400+ Japanese Dog Names

  1. Mio

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful, or, cherry"

    • Description:

      Mio is a lovely Japanese name for girls that has migrated beyond its native country. One Berry reports several young girls named Mio in Australia, and the name has potential in the rest of the English-speaking world for parents who want to move beyond Mia and Maya.
  2. Rian

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little king"

    • Description:

      More authentic and original form of Ryan, but far less common of the two spellings in the US. There were about 170 baby boys named Rian in the US last year, versus over 4000 named Ryan.
  3. Issa

    • Description:

      Issa is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Arabic culture, it is the name for Jesus (prophet Isa in Islam) and means 'God is salvation.' It also appears in Slavic languages as a diminutive of names like Isidor. In Japanese, Issa can be a given name meaning 'one tea' or was famously the pen name of the poet Kobayashi Issa. The name's brevity and melodic quality have contributed to its growing international appeal. Issa has gained popularity in recent decades, especially in Muslim communities and among parents seeking short, meaningful names with cross-cultural significance. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across different languages, adding to its global accessibility while maintaining cultural richness.

  4. Haruki

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "spring child"

    • Description:

      Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, well known in the U. S. , might inspire some namesakes.
  5. Asaki

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "morning moon or morning blossom"

    • Description:

      Depending on the kanji characters used, this attractive and energetic Japanese name can have a variety of meanings relating to nature.
  6. Kitana

    • Origin:

      Video game name

    • Description:

      Kitana is the name of a character in Mortal Kombat II -- she's a princess who looks young but is actually 10,000 years old. It may be related to the male Persian name Katana, which means honorable, or even more likely to the Japanese word katana which means sword.
  7. Taiga

    • Origin:

      English word name; Japanese

    • Description:

      Taiga has two origins. As a word name derived from Turkic languages via Russian, it refers to the snow forest of the Arctic regions, making it an evocative nature name.
  8. 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.
  9. Kin

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "gold; pleasure; close; average"

    • Description:

      As with all Japanese names, the meaning of Kin changes depending on which kanji are used.
  10. Eniko

    • Origin:

      Japanese, Hungarian

    • Meaning:

      "prosperity, charity; young hind"

    • Description:

      Eniko Hart makes this Japanese name familiar in the US. In Hungary, it's a literary name invented by the poet Mihály Vörösmarty in the 19th century. He based it on the name of the legendary mother of the Hungarian people, Enéh.
  11. Miri

    • Description:

      Miri is a charming feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Hebrew, it means 'bitter' or 'rebellion,' though it's often associated with Miriam. In Swahili, Miri suggests 'mystery,' while in Japanese it can mean 'truth' or 'reason.' The name appears in various cultures, including as a Maori name meaning 'twine' or as a diminutive for Miriam or Miranda in Western contexts. Miri has gained appreciation for its brevity and melodic quality. In popular culture, the name received attention through characters in works like Star Trek. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across languages, appealing to parents seeking a short but meaningful international name with a gentle, feminine sound.

  12. Ami

    • Origin:

      Japanese, Sanskrit, or variation of Amy

    • Meaning:

      "second beauty; second ocean; second truth; nectar; beloved"

    • Description:

      A multicultural unisex choice that peaked for girls at the same time as Amy. Ami is also the French word for "friend."
  13. Yuki

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "snow"

    • Description:

      An appealing Japanese name with a nickname feel.
  14. Koki

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bright light; hopeful fortune"

    • Description:

      A Japanese name with lovely meanings.
  15. Kisa

    • Origin:

      "cat"

    • Meaning:

      "cat"
  16. Mai

    • Origin:

      Japanese, French, Welsh, Vietnamese, Navajo

    • Meaning:

      "dance; May; cherry blossom; coyote"

    • Description:

      Cross-cultural winner.
  17. Maiya

    • Description:

      Maiya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it relates to 'illusion' or 'magic,' while in Hebrew it can mean 'wished-for child.' It's also found in Japanese culture where it might be connected to the word for 'dance.' The name has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek distinctive yet approachable alternatives to more common names like Maya or Maia. Maiya offers a fresh twist on these similar names while maintaining an easy pronunciation. Its cross-cultural presence gives it versatility and broad appeal. The name has a gentle, flowing quality with its soft consonants and vowel sounds, contributing to its increasingly favorable reception.
  18. Kiri

    • Origin:

      Maori

    • Meaning:

      "tree bark"

    • Description:

      The name Kiri was made famous by New Zealand soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, whose original name was Claire. Cute but slight, Kiri is close to several other names from Kiriah to Keira to Kyra and its diminutive Kyrie.
  19. Ria

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "small river"

    • Description:

      Short and feminine, Ria has a rhythmic flow.
  20. Taiga

    • Origin:

      English word name; Japanese

    • Description:

      Taiga has two origins. As a word name derived from Turkic languages via Russian, it refers to the snow forest of the Arctic regions, making it an evocative nature name.