old fashioned japanese boy names

names with 和風 (japanese style) and 古風 (old-fashioned) feeling. 古風 と 和風 な 男の子 の 名前
  1. Akira
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bright, intelligent"
    • Description:

      Akira is a popular Japanese name for both sexes that's migrated to the West because of its appearance in manga and video games. Akiro is a related name popular for boys.
  2. Arata
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "new; fresh"
    • Description:

      Strong Japanese name with a hopeful meaning.
  3. Daisuke
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "great help"
    • Description:

      A relatively popular Japanese name with cool nickname potential and a vibrant sound.
  4. Genji
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Description:

      Upbeat Japanese name. Video game fans may recognize Genji as the name of a character from Overwatch.
  5. Hikaru
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "light or radiance"
    • Description:

      This name with a beautiful meaning can be used for girls as well as boys.
  6. Iori
    • Origin:

      Japanese, Welsh
    • Description:

      In Welsh, a diminutive of Iorwerth. As a Japanese name, Iori stands alone.
  7. Kazuya
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "one harmony; peace"
  8. Ken
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Kenneth; Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "born of fire or handsome; healthy and strong"
    • Description:

      In many minds this one belongs to Barbie, but with such positive meanings and international connections, can Ken make the transition to usability again?
  9. Makoto
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "sincerity, truth"
    • Description:

      Unisex Japanese name more often given to boys.
  10. Minoru
    • Ran
      • Rei
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "my companion"
        • Description:

          A very unusual biblical name, Rei was one of David's most loyal supporters.
      • Satoshi
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "wisdom; intelligent history"
      • Shin
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "true, extend, heart, humility"
        • Description:

          Common name among Japanese men that can be written with a variety of kanji, giving it different meanings.
      • Taiga
        • Origin:

          English word name; Japanese
        • Description:

          Taiga has two origins. As a word name derived from Turkic languages via Russian, it refers to the snow forest of the Arctic regions, making it an evocative nature name.

      • Takashi
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "noble; prosperous; venerable"
        • Description:

          Common Japanese name associated with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.
      • Takeshi
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "warrior; strong; healthy"
      • Tsuyoshi
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "sturdy, strong"
        • Description:

          A name most common among middle-aged Japanese men.
      • Wataru
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "navigate; increase; finish"
      • Yamato
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "great harmony"