Names with Japanese Origins

This page presents a comprehensive list of 2,384 Japanese names, providing insight into their meanings, origins, and the rich cultural heritage they represent.

Meaning of Japanese Names

Japanese names often carry significant symbolic meanings, embodying virtues, nature, or cultural aspirations.

Uncover the profound meanings woven into Japanese names, choosing the perfect one for your loved one.

Top 10 Japanese Names

Top 10 Most Popular Japanese Names in 2024
Based on name popularity data
Top Ten Japanese Boy NamesTop Ten Japanese Girl Names
  1. Kaiden (Japanese): Fire, house; strength, protection

  2. "Success," "fame," or "silver" (Japanese)

  3. Raiden: "Thunder and lightning," embodying nature's power and celestial authority.

  4. Kasen: Autumn mountain (Japanese), symbolizing seasonal beauty and serenity.

  5. Rayden: Japanese origin, meaning "thunder god," representing strength and power.

  6. Kannon: Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion, mercy, and wisdom, derived from Sanskrit "Avalokiteshvara" meaning "Lord who looks down with compassion."

  7. Kenzo: Japanese origin, meaning "healthy and strong".

  8. Kenji, of Japanese origin, means "second son" and conveys strength and wisdom.

  1. Kira: Greek ("sun," "light"), Japanese ("sparkle"), or Russian ("ruler")

  2. Triumphant victory (Latin), bird or door (Japanese), chieftain or leader (Celtic), thunder or storm spirit (Native American)

  3. Hana: Flower (Japanese); Happiness (Arabic); One (Korean)

  4. Mari means "of the sea," "rebellion," "truth," or "star of the sea" in various cultures.

  5. Mina: Port, Mine, Bitterness, Enamel

  6. Kori: "ray of light" (Sanskrit), "ice crystal" (Japanese), "maiden" (Greek), "heart" (Welsh)

  7. Ayana: Beautiful flower (Swahili), colorful (Japanese), eternal night (Ethiopian)

  8. Kimora (Japanese): Village treasurer; one responsible for the treasury

  9. Aya: Meaning varies based on origin - Arabic (verse/sign), Japanese (colorful/beautiful), Hebrew (bird), African (grace/favor)

2,384 Names of Japanese Origin

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