Japanese Names

  1. Keiji
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "lead cautiously; good history"
  2. Asami
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful hemp"
  3. Ayami
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful color"
  4. Kokoro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "heart; mind; soul"
  5. Manami
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "ocean"
    • Description:

      Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.
  6. Nobu
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "prolong; stretch"
  7. Hachi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bee; eight"
  8. Shinobu
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "endurance, patience; belief"
    • Description:

      A unisex name in Japan, more common for girls.
  9. Kanako
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Description:

      Kanako was most common in Japan during the late '70s and early '80s, but it sounds fresh to American ears.
  10. Haruto
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "a person born in the spring"
    • Description:

      Common Japanese choice for boys born in the Spring.
  11. Kurumi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "walnut"
  12. Takuma
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "genuine support; pioneer"
  13. Ayumi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "walking beauty; sweetfish"
  14. Yoshiki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "honor; glory"
  15. Takato
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "exalted"
  16. Kasai
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "fire, flame"
    • Description:

      A Japanese name with real firepower, Kasai could be a name that's going places. It's a well-kept secret in the US — for girls at least. Given to just 6 baby girls in a recent year, it was nevertheless picked for 63 boys, making it a masculine leaning unisex option.
  17. Atsuko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "warm child; sincere child; honest child"
  18. Otome
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "maiden"
  19. Minami
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "south"
  20. Hokona
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "harmony; flower"