ScarlettRobin's list "Japanese names for Girls" of 20 great name ideas: Kazue - Toshi!

Japanese names for Girls

Kazue

Kazuko is a Japanese feminine name that combines the character kazu ("harmony") with ko ("child"), creating a name that in total symbolises a child of peace. In Japan, names ending in ‘ko’ are rarely used as they now sound oldfashioned. More ‘trendy’ names are Kazumi (which means beautiful peace and can me used on both boys and girls), Kazuki (a masculine name meaning hope of peace) and Kazuo (also a masculine name meaning man of peace). The emphasis is on the first syllable, so it is said "KA-zoo-ko".

Kazuko

Maiko

Mariko

Minako

Misaki

Mizuki

Momoko

Moriko

Naoki

Natsumi

Sachiko

Sayuri

Tomiko

<p>Toshiko is a feminine Japanese name composed of elements that typically mean 'alert' or 'valued' (toshi) and 'child' (ko), though exact meanings can vary depending on the kanji characters used to write it. The suffix '-ko' was particularly common in female Japanese names during the early and mid-20th century. Toshiko represents traditional Japanese naming conventions while being relatively recognizable to Western ears. Notable bearers include Japanese-American sculptor Ruth Asawa (born Toshiko) and Japanese jazz pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi. Outside Japan and Japanese diaspora communities, the name remains uncommon but has been embraced by some parents seeking a name with authentic Japanese cultural roots and a pleasant, accessible sound.</p>

Toshiko

Toshi