This Japanese name for girls is unrelated to several similar names, such as Harun and Aroon, which in turn are unrelated to each other. Some sources give the meaning as "spring flower" or "clear weather".

Makoto is a unisex name in Japan, although many more men bear the name.

Common Japanese name with a bright floral meaning.

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

Sweet and gentle botanical choice.

Best known to the West through the story of Sadako and the thousand paper cranes, which tells the story of Sadako Sasaki, this name has become synonymous with peace.

Common Japanese name with a pleasant meaning, no matter how you write it.

A common Indonesian name that is sometimes (as with Mary here) joined with another, as in 'Ayu' and 'Tyas,' which becomes 'Ayuningtyas' and means beautiful heart.

Perfect for a springtime daughter.

Yoriko is a feminine Japanese name written with various kanji combinations, often including 'yori' (依) meaning 'dependence' or 'reliance' and 'ko' (子) meaning 'child,' a traditional suffix for female names in Japan. The name can convey meanings like 'reliable child' or 'dependent child,' though specific interpretations vary based on the chosen characters. Popular throughout the 20th century in Japan, its usage has declined somewhat as modern parents opt for names with fewer syllables and alternative endings. Outside Japan, Yoriko remains recognizable but uncommon, maintaining its distinctive cultural identity. The name represents traditional Japanese naming conventions while offering a melodic sound that travels well across language barriers.

Simple, Zen-like name of a mythological forest elf.

Riko is a hugely popular name for baby girls in contemporary Japan, and one that easily translates to the West.