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Japanese names with kanji

seaslug
By seaslug
Updated Thu May 18 2023
includes some kanji readings, but with most names there are many different kanji combinations you can use. some of these will definitely be for-fun,"kirakira" names that may not work for real people and may be confusing for the average Japanese person to read.
  1. Noa

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "motion; my love, affection"

    • Description:

      This Old Testament name has been one of the most popular girls names in Israel over the last decade and is also a favorite in Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands. First appearing in the US charts back in the 2010s, it now sits in the Top 300, and while it may feel like an attempt to make Noah unisex, it is in fact a separate, feminine name.
  2. Mio

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful, or, cherry"

    • Description:

      Mio is a lovely Japanese name for girls that has migrated beyond its native country. One Berry reports several young girls named Mio in Australia, and the name has potential in the rest of the English-speaking world for parents who want to move beyond Mia and Maya.
  3. Piano

    • Description:

      Piano is an unusual feminine name derived from the musical instrument, which itself comes from the Italian word 'piano,' meaning 'soft' or 'quiet.' As a given name, Piano is extremely rare, representing the category of musical names that occasionally appear in contemporary naming practices. Parents who choose this name likely have strong associations with music, perhaps as musicians themselves or deep appreciators of piano music. The name carries artistic connotations and suggests creativity, expression, and cultural refinement. While unusual as a given name in most cultures, Piano exemplifies the modern trend toward noun names with personal significance. Its distinctive quality ensures its bearer would have a truly unique identifier.

  4. Suzu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "little bell"

    • Description:

      Well-used in Japan, this name refers to the suzu, a tiny metal bell often placed in a silk charm bag and attached to a girl's undergarment so that a lovely tinkling sound is heard as she moves, and originally thought to frighten demons.
  5. Botan

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "peony"

    • Description:

      One Japanese name that feels Western, though not quite American.
  6. Hotaru

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "firefly"
  7. Tetsuya

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "phliosophy"

    • Description:

      If you're prone to pondering the questions of the universe, this might be the name for you.
  8. futaba
    • susumu
      • tsuruya
        • すすむ
          • つるや
            • てつや
              • ふたば
                • ほたる
                  • ぼたん
                    • 蛍
                      • 双葉
                        • 進　
                          • iroha