japanese animal and plant words

Why settle for Brooklyn or Boston when you can name your child for someplace so much more interesting.

Banana is one fruity name we wouldn't recommend. Pick Plum instead. There is a Japanese novelist whose pen name is Banana Yoshimoto--birth name Mahoko.

Gan is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Chinese, Gan (甘) can mean 'sweet' or represent other characters with different meanings depending on the tone and written form. In Hebrew, Gan means 'garden' and appears in the term 'Gan Eden' (Garden of Eden). The name also exists in Vietnamese culture with various meanings depending on the specific characters used. In Welsh, Gan could be related to 'gān' meaning 'with.' This short, simple name has never been widely popular in Western countries but may have more usage in various Asian communities. Its brevity makes it easy to pronounce across languages while its cross-cultural presence offers versatility for families with diverse backgrounds.

Kirin is a unisex name by virtue of representing a mythological creature that is part horse and part dragon and combines qualities that are both male and female. This is one Chinese name that translates beautifully to the Western world, where it resembles Kieran for boys, Kyra or Karen for girls.

Kyon is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Greek 'kyon' meaning 'dog,' which formed the root of names like Cynic. In Japanese contexts, it could be a romanization of several different kanji combinations, potentially meaning 'sound,' 'respect,' or other concepts depending on the characters used. The name gained some recognition as a character nickname in the Japanese anime series 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.' Kyon has a modern, distinctive sound that works well internationally, with its crisp consonants and straightforward pronunciation. Though uncommon in Western countries, its brevity and contemporary feel make it appealing to parents seeking a unique, globally accessible name with a cool, compact quality.

Cute and wearable.

Sweet Japanese choice.