tree names - japanese
- Asa
Origin:
Hebrew; JapaneseMeaning:
"healer; born in the morning"Description:
A short but strong biblical name with multicultural appeal, Asa is enjoying new visibility thanks to hot young actor Asa Butterfield of Hugo fame.
- Momo
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"peach"Description:
Sweet Japanese choice.
- Asa
Origin:
Hebrew, Japanese, or ScandinavianMeaning:
"healer; morning; of the gods"Description:
A male Biblical name meaning healer, Asa is also an international gem. In Japanese, it means "(born in the) morning". And in Scandinavia, where it's generally spelled Åsa or Ása and pronounced O-sa, it's a popular diminutive form of Old Norse names beginning with the element áss "god".
- Erika
Origin:
English and Scandinavian variation of Erica, Norse feminization of Eric or Italian word nameMeaning:
"eternal ruler; heather"Description:
This is a more spunky and Nordic looking variant of Erica, but the k also makes the connection to the beautiful flower less apparent.
- Aoki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"blue tree"
- Aoi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"hollyhock; blue"
- Aoi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"bluish"Description:
A very popular girls' name in Japan with an unfortunate English pronunciation: picture a toddler with a hurt knee saying "owee."
- Kaede
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"maple tree"Description:
No - not a creative spelling of Katy. This name, which can be used for boys or girls, means maple tree. Kaede is unusual in Japan although it has been gaining more popularity after it has been used for several anime and manga characters, such as Kaede Akamatsu from Danganronpa.
- Sakura
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"cherry blossom"Description:
Lovely Japanese name that would certainly be appreciated in Europe and the U.S. It was rarely used in Japan until the 1990s, and draws its current popularity from the fact that it is deeply connected to Japanese traditional culture without sounding frumpy and old-fashioned.
- Sumomo
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"plum"Description:
Refers to a particular variety of Japanese plum, the Prunus salicina, although in a literal translation it would mean "sour peach."
- Matsu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"pine tree; close harbor"
- Ume
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"plum"
- Matsu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"pine tree; close harbor"
- Anzu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"apricot"Description:
A representative Japanese name with a meaning symbolizing ripeness.
- Momiji
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"autumn colors"Description:
Cute and wearable.
- Mayumi
Description:
Mayumi is a feminine Japanese name that carries beautiful meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. The most common interpretation combines 'ma' (真) meaning 'truth' or 'genuine' and 'yumi' (弓) meaning 'bow' as in archery, though other character combinations can yield meanings like 'elegant beauty' or 'gentle truth.' This name embodies traditional Japanese values of authenticity, grace, and strength. Outside Japan, Mayumi gained modest recognition in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s as Japanese cultural influences expanded globally. The name has an appealing rhythmic quality and remains uncommon enough to be distinctive in Western countries while being recognizable and easy to pronounce. For many parents, Mayumi represents an elegant bridge between Japanese heritage and international accessibility.
- Tsubaki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"camellia flower"Description:
Fragrant floral Japanese name.
- Momi
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"pearl"Description:
A cutesy Hawaiian name with a pretty meaning.
- Kurumi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"walnut"
- akamatsu
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