Asian names I like a lot

  1. Aya
    • Origin:

      Japanese, Hebrew, Danish, Arabic
    • Meaning:

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

      Aya, barely more than a breath, is an international favorite, with origins in several languages and cultures. Popular throughout Europe, It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2012.
  2. Suki
    • Origin:

      Japanese or English
    • Meaning:

      "loved one; lily"
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Zuko
    • Origin:

      Xhosa
    • Meaning:

      "glory"
    • Description:

      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 short and snappy.
  4. Rei
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bell or beautiful"
    • Description:

      A sweet and simple Japanese name with several possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
  5. Mai
    • Origin:

      Japanese, French, Welsh, Vietnamese, Navajo
    • Meaning:

      "dance; May; cherry blossom; coyote"
    • Description:

      Cross-cultural winner.
  6. Aiko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "beloved child"
    • Description:

      Aiko is a very common Japanese name with a lovely meaning that is rarely heard outside the Asian community.
  7. Midori
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "green; beautiful bird"
    • Description:

      In Japan, color names are used to symbolize human qualities, and the green hues of Midori name are said to represent fame. While it is a unisex choice in its native Japan, Midori is predominantly used on girls.
  8. Ami
    • Origin:

      Japanese, Sanskrit, or variation of Amy
    • Meaning:

      "second beauty; second ocean; second truth; nectar; beloved"
    • Description:

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

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "sunflower; facing the sun"
    • Description:

      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.
  10. Haku
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "white; chief; soul"
    • Description:

      Notably used for characters in Spirited Away and Naruto.
  11. Akito
    • Haru
      • Ichiro
        • Kakashi
          • Kazehaya
            • Killua
              • Raiden
                • Seiji
                  • Sosuke
                    • Takashi