Asian names I like a lot

The names

• Aya

  Japanese, Hebrew, Danish, Arabic

  "colorful, design; honey buzzard, bird; rock, lull, happiness; sign, verse"

  Aya, barely more than a breath, is an international favorite, with origins in several languages and cultures. Popular throughout Europe, it ranks in the US Top 1000 and was chosen for nearly 470…

  

• Aiko

  Japanese

  "beloved child"

  Aiko is a very common Japanese name with a lovely meaning that is rarely heard outside the Asian community.

  

• Mai

  Japanese, French, Welsh, Vietnamese, Navajo

  "dance; May; cherry blossom; coyote"

  Cross-cultural winner.

  

• Zuko

  Xhosa

  "glory"

  No, this name is not an homage to Grease! Zuko is a Xhosa (Zulu) boys' name meaning glory. In a world of Zekes, Zaks and Zanes, Zuko could make a refreshing choice for parents looking for something…

  

• Suki

  Japanese or English

  "loved one; lily"

  As a Japanese name, Suki has the sweet meaning "loved one". It's also an English diminutive of Susanna, making it a creative and modern way to honor a Susan in your life.

  

• Ami

  Japanese, Sanskrit, or variation of Amy

  "second beauty; second ocean; second truth; nectar; beloved"

  A multicultural unisex choice that peaked for girls at the same time as Amy. Ami is also the French word for "friend."

  

• Hinata

  Japanese

  "sunflower; facing the sun"

  Hinata is a unisex Japanese name and surname but is primarily seen as a given name among women. It has many possible meanings, most of which have something to do with the sun.

  

• Rei

  Japanese

  "bell or beautiful"

  A sweet and simple Japanese name with several possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.

  

• Haku

  Japanese

  "white; chief; soul"

  Notably used for characters in Spirited Away and Naruto .

  

• Akito

• Haru

• Ichiro

• Kakashi

• Kazehaya

• Killua

• Raiden

• Seiji

• Sosuke

• Takashi

• Akira