International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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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…
"spring goddess; sailing help"
Two very different meanings, depending on the kanji used.
"harmony; flower"
"admired, praised"
Interesting name with a cool, upbeat sound.
"beautiful spring; clear weather"
Sweet and springy Japanese name.
Japanese mythology name
Simple, Zen-like name of a mythological forest elf.
"endurance, patience; belief"
A unisex name in Japan, more common for girls.
"fourth son"
"waterdrop"
"eighth son"
Typically spelled Hachirō, with a macron over the O. It was historically given to the eighth son in a family, although these days eight sons is a rare occurrence.
"bee; eight"
"noble; prosperous; venerable"
Common Japanese name associated with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.
"exalted"
"strong as bamboo"
Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning.
"genuine support; pioneer"
Tama is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Māori tradition, it typically means 'child' or 'son' though it's used for girls in other contexts. In Japanese, Tama can mean…
"great (or eldest) son"
An energetic Japanese name that would make for an on-trend choice in the English-speaking world. Especially appropriate for a first-born son.
"spring"
Commonly used in Japan, and so much more distinguished than Jen.
"plum-blossom child, patient"
Unfamiliar Asian choice that can work for a parent in search of something really different.
