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Japanese Boy Names

allij28
By allij28
Updated Thu May 25 2023
Nameberry is pretty short on Japanese names, so here are some Japanese boys' names!
  1. Akio

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bright man"

    • Description:

      Japanese name common among older generations.
  2. Akira

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bright, intelligent"

    • Description:

      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.
  3. Akihiko
    • Akito
      • Aoi
        • Aoki
          • Arata
            • Asahi
              • Atsushi
                • Botan

                  • Origin:

                    Japanese

                  • Meaning:

                    "peony"

                  • Description:

                    One Japanese name that feels Western, though not quite American.
                • Chikao
                  • Daichi
                    • Daigo
                      • Daijiro
                        • Daiki
                          • Daisuke
                            • Fuji

                              • Origin:

                                Japanese

                              • Meaning:

                                "dweller near the river where wisteria grows"

                              • Description:

                                To honor the majestic mountain.
                            • Genkei
                              • Goro
                                • Haruki

                                  • Origin:

                                    Japanese

                                  • Meaning:

                                    "spring child"

                                  • Description:

                                    Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, well known in the U. S. , might inspire some namesakes.