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A popular choice right now in Japan, where it recently ranked in the Top 10.

Commonly associated with the Japanese beverage company Asahi, which produces a beer by the same name.

Asuna is a feminine Japanese name that has gained international recognition largely through popular culture, particularly the character Asuna Yuuki from the anime and light novel series 'Sword Art Online.' In Japanese, the name can have various meanings depending on the kanji characters used, including 'tomorrow,' 'bright,' or 'morning sunshine.' While traditional in Japan, Asuna has seen increased usage in Western countries among anime fans and parents seeking names with Japanese origins. The name carries modern appeal with its melodic three-syllable structure and positive connotations of light and hope. Its distinctive sound makes it recognizable across cultures while maintaining its authentic Japanese heritage.

A pretty Japanese name whose meaning conjures images of picnicking under the sakura blossoms.

Unisex Japanese name more often given to boys.

Americans might recognize Asuka as the stage name of WWE wrestler Kanako Urai.

Kazumi can be used both as a masculine and feminine name. It is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazuki.

Common name in Japan primarily associated with Hitomi (Furuya), a mononymous Japanese singer.

Akina is a feminine name with Japanese origins, often meaning 'spring flower,' 'spring vegetable,' or sometimes 'bright morning.' The exact meaning can vary depending on the kanji characters used to write it. In Japanese culture, names connected to nature's renewal and beauty are highly valued. Beyond Japan, Akina has gained modest international appeal for its melodic sound and positive associations. The name's brevity and vowel-ending make it easy to pronounce across many languages. Akina's connection to springtime evokes qualities of renewal, freshness, and natural beauty. The name remains relatively uncommon in Western countries, giving it a distinctive quality while still being accessible.

Saori is a beautiful Japanese name that is rising, but still only given to around 50 baby girls in 2022.

We love the idea of Zuzu as an adorable nickname for this gorgeous Japanese girl name.

One of the most poetic of meanings to accompany a beautiful name.

Common Japanese choice for boys born in the Spring.

Kazuki is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazumi

This name boomed in the 1940s and 50s thanks to the glamorous singer Risë (pronounced REE-sa) Stevens, who inherited her name from her Norwegian grandmother. It's rare nowadays, but when used it's more likely to be the uplifting vocabulary word, rhyming with "eyes". The latter was chosen by Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell for their son, born in September 2022.

A unisex Japanese name, with a variety of meanings depending on which kanji combinations are used. It is often said to mean "aster", giving it a botanical tie, and a link to remembrance based on the symbolism of the aster flower.

Variant of Erinna