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This name can have many different meanings depending the kanji used to write it. The Naruto character Asuma Sarutobi writes his name with kanji meaning "tomorrow truth."

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

Traditionally, this name is written with kanji that give it lovely meanings of "full moon," "moonlight," or similar. Mitsuki is the real name of singer-songwriter Mitski.

Common Japanese choice for boys born in the Spring.

A lovely Japanese alternative to Tamara.

Samael is an archangel in Talmudic lore — a figure who is the accuser, seducer, and destroyer. He is often made to resemble Satan, although his jobs are not all necessarily evil (such as destroying sins).

Sweet and springy Japanese name.

Noriko is most common among Gen X Japanese women, making it a dated choice in Japan.

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

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

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.

Common Japanese choice with a covetable meaning.

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.