Japanese Female Names

Amaya

Spanish version of Amaia or Japanese

"mother city; the end; night rain"

The Spanish form of Amaya is both a given name and a surname, originating from the Spanish mountain and village of Amaya. In this context it means "mother city" or "the capital." Amaya can also be…

Anzu

Japanese

"apricot"

A representative Japanese name with a meaning symbolizing ripeness.

Aoi

Japanese

"bluish"

A very popular girls' name in Japan with an unfortunate English pronunciation: picture a toddler with a hurt knee saying "owee."

Miyuki

Japanese

"beautiful snow / beautiful happiness"

The meaning of this sweet Japanese name varies depending on the combination of kanji used, but the first element mi means "beautiful".

Ruma

Ruma is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'pleasing' or 'beautiful,' and has connections to Hindu mythology. The name also appears in various cultures including…

Rumi

Japanese

"beauty, flow, lapis lazuli"

Rumi is a Japanese girl name, with a sweet yet substantial sound. Reminiscent of other popular choices in the West — think Ruby, Remy, and Romy — it is currently achieving more notice thanks to…

Takara

Japanese

"treasure, jewel"

A lovely Japanese alternative to Tamara.

Ume

Japanese

"plum"