old fashioned japanese boy names

Wataru

Japanese

"navigate; increase; finish"

Takashi

Japanese

"noble; prosperous; venerable"

Common Japanese name associated with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.

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.

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?

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"