old fashioned japanese boy names

Akira

Japanese

"bright, intelligent"

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.

Minoru

Minoru is a masculine Japanese name written with various kanji combinations, most commonly meaning 'truth,' 'reality,' 'fruition,' or 'success.' It can also signify 'harvest' or 'bearing fruit,'…

Ken

Diminutive of Kenneth; Japanese

"born of fire or handsome; healthy and strong"

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

Wataru

Japanese

"navigate; increase; finish"

Takashi

Japanese

"noble; prosperous; venerable"

Common Japanese name associated with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.

Shin

Japanese

"true, extend, heart, humility"

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

Satoshi

Japanese

"wisdom; intelligent history"

Tsuyoshi

Japanese

"sturdy, strong"

A name most common among middle-aged Japanese men.

Takeshi

Japanese

"warrior; strong; healthy"