International Baby Names
Japanese Names
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Naoko
Japanese
"obedient child"
Naoko is a common Japanese name with an admirable meaning, which, depending on how it's written, can translate to obedient, straight, honest, or green child. Naoko can also be spelled Nahoko.
Nobu
Japanese
"prolong; stretch"
Nomi
Hebrew, Scandinavian, Japanese
"beautiful, pleasant, delightful"
This adorable cross cultural name updates Naomi and offers an accessible Japanese option. The Scandis were the first to contract Naomi to Nomi, once again being ahead of the trend. Nomi strikes the…
Nori
Japanese, English short form or Eleanor, Leonora, Nora, Honora, or North, form of Nor or Nuri, Arabic, Turkish
"ceremonial rites, doctrine, seaweed; unknown, honor, north; my light"
Nori is one of those names with several origins that would have no trouble assimilating into a variety of cultures. It might also be associated with the dried seaweed used to wrap sushi or with the…
Otome
Japanese
"maiden"
Rei
Japanese
"bell or beautiful"
A sweet and simple Japanese name with several possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
Riko
Japanese
"white jasmine or reason, logic"
Riko is a hugely popular name for baby girls in contemporary Japan, and one that easily translates to the West.
Rokuro
Japanese
"sixth son"
Rumi
Japanese
"beauty, flow, lapis lazuli"
Rumi is a Japanese girl name, with a sweet yet substantial sound. Reminiscent of other popular choices in the West — think Ruby, Remy, and Romy — it is currently achieving more notice thanks to…
Ryo
Japanese
"exceed; cool; refreshing; distant; reality"
Also spelled as Ryō, this Japanese name holds international appeal, thanks to its cool -O ending, and concise, stylish feel. Used as a unisex name in Japan and said with equal emphasis on both…
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…
Saho
Japanese
"spring goddess; sailing help"
Two very different meanings, depending on the kanji used.
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…
Sanji
Japanese
"praise"
Older Japanese name given new life in the anime series One Piece .
Sanjiro
Japanese
"admired, praised"
Interesting name with a cool, upbeat sound.
Sayuri
Japanese
"small lily"
Sen
Japanese mythology name
Simple, Zen-like name of a mythological forest elf.
Shinobu
Japanese
"endurance, patience; belief"
A unisex name in Japan, more common for girls.
Shinobu
Japanese
"endurance, patience; belief"
A unisex name in Japan, more common for girls.
Shiro
Japanese
"fourth son"