International Baby Names
Japanese Names
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Kyoko
Japanese
"mirror"
One of the most familiar and attractive Japanese names, though rarely heard outside that culture.
Makoto
Japanese
"sincerity, truth"
Unisex Japanese name more often given to boys.
Manami
Japanese
"ocean"
Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.
Manzo
Japanese
"third son"
Strong and vital Asian birth order name.
Maro
Latin, Hebrew, or Japanese
"from Mars; bitter; or, myself"
Maro is an ancient saints' name -- he was an Italian follower of St. Flavia and was martyred -- rarely used in modern life. The name Maro may stem from the Roman Marcellus, related to Mars, the god…
Michika
Japanese
"multiple"
This unisex Japanese name has dozens of possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
Midori
Japanese
"green; beautiful bird"
In Japan, color names are used to symbolize human qualities, and the green hues of Midori name are said to represent fame. While it is a unisex choice in its native Japan, Midori is predominantly…
Mika
Japanese, Slovene, Hebrew, English, Greek
"beautiful fragrance; who is like God?; follower of Demeter"
Mika is a sparky and stylish Japanese girls' name that translates easily to English. Also used as a Slovene and Hebrew diminutive for Mihaela and Michaela, as an alternative spelling to the Biblical…
Miki
Japanese
"flower stem"
Attractive but slight Asian alternative, with a 1970s nickname feel.
Mikio
Japanese
"tree trunk man, tree trunk husband"
A cute and lively Japanese name, reminiscent of names like Micah and Nico. Mikio can have many meanings depending on the kanji used to write it, but the most common ones give it the nature meaning…
Minami
Japanese
"south"
Misaki
Japanese
"beautiful blossom; cape"
Miya
Variation of Mia or Maya; Japanese
"palace, shrine, temple"
Is it pronounced MEE-ah or MY-ah? Only the bearer knows for sure, which is one of the central problems with this hybrid name. Miya is also a Japanese name that comes from the word meaning "palace" or…
Miyabi
Japanese
"elegance; beautiful night fire"
An attractive Japanese name with appealing meanings.
Miyako
Japanese
"beautiful night child"
Most common in Japan in the mid-20th century, but to Western ears it doesn't sound dated.
Miyu
Japanese
"beautfiul evening"
Short and sweet alternative to Mia, Mila, Maya, et al.
Momo
Japanese
"peach"
Sweet Japanese choice.
Momoko
Japanese
"peach child"
Momoko is a Japanese name meaning "peach child." It's also the name of a character in the popular Sailor Moon manga series.
Nami
Japanese
"ocean wave"
An aquatic Japanese choice that would work well cross-culturally. American parents are starting to pick up on this short and sweet international choice, with over 100 baby girls in the US receiving…
Naoki
Japanese
"straight, direct, honest + tree"
A familiar name for boys in Japan, Naoki is also shared by one of most prestigious Japanese literary awards. Named in memory of the author Naoki Sanjugo, the Naoki Prize is awarded to the best work…