International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Japanese
"ocean"
Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.
"third son"
Strong and vital Asian birth order name.
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…
"multiple"
This unisex Japanese name has dozens of possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
"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…
"light snow"
"heart; mind; soul"
"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…
