List of Japanese Baby Names Meanings

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  • Natsuko - NAH-tsu-koh
    Natsuko can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: 夏子, "summer, child" 懐子, "reminiscence, yearn, child" 捺子, "press, print, affix a seal, stamp, child"
    Meaning: Child of summer Origin: Japanese
  • Natsuo - NAH-tswo
    Natsuo is a Japanese name which means 'summer life'. It is taken from the Japanese words 'natsu', which means 'summer', and 'o', which means 'birth of'.
    Meaning: Birth of summer Origin: Japanese
  • Noriko - NAW-ree-koh
    Japanese Meaning: The name Noriko is a Japanese baby name. In Japanese the meaning of the name Noriko is: Child of ceremony; law; order.
    Meaning: Child of the law Origin: Japanese
  • Noritaka - noh-ri-TAH-kah
    No-ri-ta-ka, nor-it-aka ] The baby boy name Noritaka is pronounced as NowRIY-Taa-Kaa- †. Noritaka's origin and use are both in the Japanese language. Noritaka is of the meaning law and filial piety. ... Baby names that sound like Noritaka include the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish name Narciso and the Polish name Nardek.
    Meaning: Respect for the law Origin: Japanese
  • Nozomi - naw-zaw-MEE
    Means Hope in Japanese. ------------------------------------- From Japanese 希 (nozo) "hope" and 実 (mi) "fruit" or 美 (mi) "beautiful". Another kanji for Nozomi is 望 (nozomi) "wish, desire, hope" (which can be read as Nozomu). Another kanji combination is 希 (nozo) "hope" and 海 (mi) "sea".
    Meaning: Hope, Wish Origin: Japanese
  • Nori
    From Japanese 儀 (nori) meaning "ceremony, rites" or other kanji which are pronounced the same way.
    Meaning: Doctrine Origin: Japanese
  • Kaiyah
    In Israeli, the name Kaiyah means - full of grace.The name Kaiyah originated as an Israeli name. The name Kaiyah is most often used as a girl name or female name. Israeli Name Meaning - full of grace. Origin - Israel.
    Meaning: Forgiveness Origin: Japanese
  • Aiko
    From Japanese 愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection" and 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other character combinations.
    Meaning: Beloved child Origin: Japanese
  • Haru
    From Japanese 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male", 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather".
    Meaning: Born in the Spring Origin: Japanese
  • Kin
    A person's next of kin (NOK) is that person's closest living blood relative or relatives. Some countries, such as the United States, have a legal definition of "next of kin". ... If a person dies intestate with no identifiable next of kin, the person's estate generally escheats (i.e., legally reverts) to the government.
    Meaning: Golden Origin: Japanese
  • Machi
    The name Machi is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Machi is: Poor, a smiter.
    Meaning: Ten thousand Origin: Japanese
  • Keiko
    As with many Japanese names, Keiko can be written using a number of different kanji. Some of the most common ways of writing Keiko (and the most representative meanings of the respective kanji) are: 恵子 — "lucky/blessed child"
    Meaning: Adored one Origin: Japanese
  • Akina
    The different meanings of the name Akina are: Swahili meaning: Bond, family bond, solidarity. Japanese meaning: Autumn greens; bright greens.
    Meaning: Spring flower Origin: Japanese
  • Chika
    Chika (Chika; ちか, チカ) is a given name of both Japanese and African origins. In Japanese, the name Chika can be written with the kanji characters 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 智 (chi) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or 散 (chi) meaning "scatter" combined with 佳 (ka) meaning "good, fine" or 花 (ka) meaning "flower".
    Meaning: Near Origin: Japanese
  • Cho
    The name "Cho" does mean "beautiful", but in Korean, not Japanese. It does in fact mean "butterfly" in Japan. ― PVega 5/30/2005. "Butterfly"? That would explain the meaning of the name Cho-Cho San (the real name of the title character in Puccini's Madame Butterfly).
    Meaning: Butterfly Origin: Japanese
  • Midori
    Japanese Meaning: The name Midori is a Japanese baby name. In Japanese the meaning of the name Midori is: Green.
    Meaning: Green Origin: Japanese
  • Suki
    In Japanese, "suki" 好き is a noun form of the verb suku 好く, "to like, to love," and is very common in speech. 好き does not exist as a feminine name. It is a misconception fostered by its appearance in numerous "baby name books" and now, websites, over the years, that Suki is a normal Japanese girl's name.
    Meaning: Beloved Origin: Japanese
  • Kaea
    In native African languages it refers to "home" or a "special place". In Indonesia it means "prosperous", whilst in Japan it means "summer night". In native American it means "wise child" or "my elder sister".
    Meaning: Multiple Origin: Japanese
  • Kaida
    INTERNET MYTH :Kaida is a Japanese name that means "little dragon". Does not mean Little dragon and has no connection to dragon. In Japan, it is a last name. PLS ask a Japanese person before you use a name that has so called Japanese origins.
    Meaning: Little Dragon Origin: Japanese
  • Aysa
    Ay-sa, ays-a ] The baby girl name Aysa is pronounced as EY-SAH †. The origin of Aysa is the Arabic language. Aysa is a variant form of the African, Arabic, English, and Swahili name Aisha. See also the related category arabic. Aysa is an uncommon baby girl name.
    Meaning: Healer, morning Origin: Japanese
  • Gin
    Meaning of "Gin" Japanese name. In Japanese, the name Gin means - silver.The name Gin originated as an Japanese name. The name Gin is most often used as a girl name or female name. Japanese Name Meaning - silver.
    Meaning: Silvery Origin: Japanese
  • Raidon
    In Japanese, the name Raidon means - thunder god.The name Raidon originated as an Japanese name. The name Raidon is most often used as a boy name or male name. Japanese Name Meaning - thunder god. Origin - Japan.
    Meaning: Thunder god Origin: Japanese
  • Shino
    The meaning of the name Shino is Stem Of Bamboo. The origin of the name Shino is Japanese. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. People who like the name Shino also like: Shikamaru, Aden, Itachi, Riku, Naruto, Daisuke, Sasuke.
    Meaning: Stem of Bamboo Origin: Japanese
  • Dai
    Welsh Meaning: The name Dai is a Welsh baby name. In Welsh the meaning of the name Dai is: Shines. A Welsh , meaning beloved or friend.
    Meaning: Great Origin: Japanese
  • Kichi
    The name Kichi is a baby girl name. The name Kichi comes from the Japanese origin. In Japanese the meaning of the name Kichi is: One who is lucky. Similar Names: Cachi ( Spanish )
    Meaning: Fortunate, lucky Origin: Japanese
  • Miyoko
    Japanese Origin. "Beautiful Child" The meaning of the name Miyoko is Beautiful Child. The origin of the name Miyoko is Japanese.
    Meaning: Beautiful generations child Origin: Japanese
  • Oka
    The different meanings of the name Oka are: Japanese meaning: Cherry blossom. English meaning: Cherry blossom.
    Meaning: Blossom Origin: Japanese
  • Taia
    Taia may refer to: Taia (band), a Japanese metal band. Taia River, a tributary of the Jiul de Est River in Romania. Tiye or Taia, a queen of Ancient Egypt. Taia which is pronounced "teia" in English, can also have the meaning to the words "web" or "webb" In Portuguese/Spanish language.
    Meaning: Valley field Origin: Japanese
  • Ayame
    From Japanese 菖蒲 (ayame) meaning "iris". Other kanji or combinations of kanji can also form this name.
    Meaning: Iris Origin: Japanese
  • Etsu
    Etsu is a Japanese name for girls meaning Delight. Read below for Etsu's celebrity and ruler associations, and numerological meanings.
    Meaning: Delight Origin: Japanese