Japanese Names and Meanings

Akeno – In the Morning

Akio – Bright Boy

Akira – Bright; Intelligent; Clear

Benjiro – Enjoy Peace

Bishamon – God of War

Danno – Field Gathering

Jiro – Second Son

Joben – Enjoy Cleanliness

Kado – Gateway

Kaemon – Joyful

Kannon – Goddess of Mercy

Kano – Capability

Akina – Spring Flower

Dai – Great

Hoshi – Star

Kameko – Tortoise Child

Chieko – Thousand Smart

Takumi – Artist; Skilled

Neji – Spiral

Ibiki – Lizard

Sakura – Cherry Blossom

Kurenai – Crimson

Itachi – Weasel

Naruto – Maelstrom

Sasuke – Help Assistant

Kakashi – Scarecrow

Iruka – Dolphin

Sasori – Scorpion

Kiba – Fang

Cho – Butterfly

Choko – Butterfly Child

Karin – Pure

Hayate – Smooth

Nao – Obedient

Haku – White

Miki – Beautiful; Chronicle

Yuki – Snow; Lucky

Setsuna – Calm Snow

Aiko – Little Loved One

Aimi – Beautiful Love

Bunta – Sentence, Writing, Design

Daiki – Big, Shining

Haruto – Sun, Sunlight, Distant, Soar, Fly

Hotaru – Firefly

Hiroshi – Generous

Kohaku – Amber

Megumi – Blessing

Ryoto – Dragon

Yuichi – Kind One

Akane – Deep Red

Ayame – Iris

Hana – Flower

Haruka – Far-off; Distant

Hibiki – Echo, Sound

Hikari – Light

Hikaru – Light

Izumi – Fountain, Spring

Kaede – Maple

Katsu – Victory

Kiyoshi – Pure; Quiet

Kokoro – Heart; Spirit

Makoto – Sincerity

Michi – Path

Midori – Green

Minoru – Truth

Naoki – Honest; Straight; True

Naoko – Honest Child

Natsuko – Summer Child

Noboru – Rise, Ascend

Osamu – Discipline, Study

Ren – Lotus

Rin – Dignified, Severe, Cold

Ryouta – Cool, Refreshing

Ryuu – Dragon

Setsu – Melody

Shiori – Bookmark

Shou – Soar, Fly

Sora – Sky

Takara – Treasure

Tsubasa – Wing

Tsuki – Moon

Yuri – Lily

Asami – Morning Beauty

Amaterasu – Shining Heaven

Akemi – Bright, Beautiful

Atsuko – Kind Child

Aya – Color

Hajime – Beginning

Kasumi – Mist

Madoka – Circle, Round

Mai – Dance

Mana – Love

Mei – Sprouting Life

Shika – Deer

Toshi – Clever

Usagi – Rabbit

Yasuko – Child of Peace

Amarante – Flower that Never Fades

Aki – Sparkle, Bright, Autumn

Asahi – Morning, Sunlight

Arata – Fresh, New

Arisa – There is Sand

Asa – Born at Dawn

Emiko – Smiling Child

Eri – Drawing

Fumiko – Little Friend

Gen – Spring

Chikafusa – Near, Close

Gin – Silver

Hanae – Blossom

Hibine – Sound, Ring, Echo

Himawari – Sunflower

Hisano – Open Plain

Inari – Successful One

Amaya – Night Rain

Kagami – Mirror

Kaida – Little Dragon

Kozue – Tree Branches

Miki – Flower Stalk

Satu – Fairy Tale

Nyoko – Gem

Suki – Beloved

Morio – Forest Boy

Nikki – Two Trees

Nikko – Daylight

Rai – Trust; Lightning and Thunder

Sen – Wood Fairy; Thousand

Akako – Red Child

Ringo – Apple

Washi – Eagle

Koto – Harp

Uta – Poem; Song

Haya – Quick, Light

Mika – New Moon

Rini – Little Bunny

Sorano – of the Sky

Riku – Shore

Miho – Beauty

Namine – Ocean Wave

Shu – Discipline

Chiharu – One Thousand Springs

Chika – Scattered Flowers

Hayato – Falcon Person

Hisoka – Cautious; Reserved; Secret

Katashi – Firm

Kei – Respectful

Kyo – Cooperation

Miu – Beautiful Feather

Momoka – Peach Tree Flower

Shin – Truth

Etsu – Delight

Momo – Peach

Kita – North

Kaiya – Forgiveness

Nozomi – Hope

Ronin – Samurai Without a Master

Sachi – Bliss

Tani – Valley

Toyo – Plentiful

Yuudai – Great Hero

Ko – Peace

Suzu – Bell

Suzume – Sparrow

Akiye – Autumn Painting

Akinobu – Autumn Faith

Nobu – Faith

Akiyo – White World

Anju – Honor

Arashi – Storm

Chise – Little Star

Ei – Prosper

Eita – Crystal

Eiji – Two Protectors

Fumi – History

Fuu – Wind

Haro – Waves

Hiyori – Weather

Honoka – Faint

Hoshimi – Starlight

Ima – now

Isamu – Bravery

Ishi – Rock, Stone

Izo – Ice, Iron

Jun – Truthful

Kako – Summer Rainbow

Kane – A Spear

Kinu – Silk

Kira – Dark

Kishi – Beach

Komako – Pony Child

Maiha – Dance of the Waves

Mirai – Future

Murasaki – Purple

Nari – Deed

Nene – Peaceful

Noa – Motion

Nozomi – Rare; Wish

Oki – Open Sea

Ran – Wolf Shield

Rika – Eternal Ruler

Ryo – Fact

Ryuunosuke – Dragon Shell

Sai – Paint

Saya – Swift Arrow

Shione – Sound of the Tide

Sonoko – Garden Child

Sugi – Cedar

Tadahara – Loyal and Clear

Taimu – Big Dream

Takiko – Waterfall Child

Tamaki – Ring

Tetsu – Philosophy

Tobikuma – Flying Cloud

Tooru – Transparent

Uki – Mid-air

Yo – Sunshine

Yukino – From a Story

Yuto – Tenderness

Yuu – Gentle

Botan – Blossom

Fujita – Field

Goku – Sky; Meal

Ito – Thread

Kaage – Shadow

Kawa – River

Kibou – Hope

Kirara – One With the Cats

Maro – Myself

Masako – Justice

Orino – Workman’s Meadow

Raku – Pleasure

Rinji – Peaceful Forest

Roka – White Crest of the Wave

Sada – Pure One

Shirushi – Evidence

Tamasine – Twin

Taura – Many Lakes

Tsuna – Bond

Urano – Coast

Utano – Song Field

Yama – Mountain

Yuna – Power

Zen – Religious

Tosha – Absorb

Kagenashi – Shadowless Feet

Chizue – Thousand Storks (Long Life)

Genkei – To Be Honored

Hamako – Shore

Hide – Excellent

Haruhi – Spring Day

Hosei – Ausicious Bird

Itsuki – Tree

Jin – Tenderness

Junpei – Pure, Genuine

Kara – Powerful

Kantana – Sword; Blade

Kaito – Sea, Ocean, Soar, Fly

Kata – Worthy

Kazane – Sound of the Wind

Kazuko – One, Harmony

Keiji – Lead Cautiously

Keisuke – Save

Kenshin – Modest, Truth

Kie – Uncommon Blessing

Kiku – Chrysanthemum

Kohei – Navigation

Kosuke – Rising Sun

Kota – Happiness, Good Fortune

Kotone – Harp, Flute

Kuma – Bear

Kumi – Braid

Kuri – Chestnut

Maemi – Honest Child

Maho – Truth

Mami – Real, True

Matsu – Pine

Mura – Village

Nori – Belief

Nagisa – Calm Beach

Moto – Mind, Spirit, Soul

Muga – Nothingness, None

Sanyu – Happiness

Satoshi – Intelligent History

Saya – Sand

Shinju – Pearl

Shoya – Fly High

Shun – Speed

Tama – Jewel

Tetsu – Iron

Tomi – Rich

Ume – Plum

Yoite – Evening Rain

Yumi – Short Bow

Yumie – Help Servant

Takeshi – Courageous

Kisuke – Joy Help

Isao – Merit

Fumio – Literature

Tsubame – Swallow (bird)

Wakana – Harmony; Music; Complete

Marise – Infinite; Endless

Toru – Sea

Reizo – Cool, Calm; Well-Groomed

Rei – Law, Strive

Miya – Three Arrows; Temple

Taree – Bending Branch