List of Japanese Baby Names Meanings

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  • Akihiko
    Akihiko (written: 昭彦, 明彦, 彰彦 or 聡彦) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: Akihiko Hirata (平田 昭彦, 1927–1984), Japanese actor. Akihiko Hoshide (星出 彰彦, born 1968), Japanese engineer and astronaut.
    Meaning: Bright m child Origin: Japanese
  • Akihito
    Japanese Meaning: The name Akihito is a Japanese baby name. In Japanese the meaning of the name Akihito is: Bright.
    Meaning: Bright Origin: Japanese
  • Akiko
    The kanji characters 晶 meaning "sparkle", 明 meaning "bright", and 秋 meaning "autumn" are three variations of ways to write "Aki" and the kanji 子 is a common suffix to female given names in Japan. In Japanese 子 (syllable for "ko") is the character which means "child".
    Meaning: Iris, light and bright Origin: Japanese
  • Akiyoshi
    The meaning of the name “Akiyoshi” is: “Bright and good”. Categories: Asian Names, Japanese Names. Used in: Japanese speaking countries. Gender: Boy Names.
    Meaning: Bright Origin: Japanese
  • Alluriana
    Meaning: Charming grace Origin: Japanese
  • Amihan
    The meaning of the name “Amihan” is: “Northeast monsoon; name of a winter wind”. Categories: Filipino Names, Tagalog Names. Used in: Tagalog speaking countries.
    Meaning: Northeast monsoon Origin: Japanese
  • Aneko
    The meaning of the name Aneko is Older Sister. The origin of the name Aneko is Japanese. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language.
    Meaning: Older sister Origin: Japanese
  • Anzu
    Anzu (杏子, あんず, lit. "apricot") is a Japanese given name for females. Kyoko is an alternate reading of the same kanji (杏子).
    Meaning: Apricot feminine of ripeness Origin: Japanese
  • Aoi
    From Japanese 葵 (aoi) meaning "hollyhock, althea" or an adjectival form of 碧 (ao) meaning "green, blue". Other kanji with the same reading can form this name as well.
    Meaning: Hollyhock Origin: Japanese
  • Aquino
    Aquino Name Meaning. Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian: from a personal name bestowed in honor of the great theologian St. Thomas Aquinas (Tommaso d'Aquino in Italian). Italian: habitational name from a place called Aquino (see D'aquino).
    Meaning: From aquina Origin: Japanese
  • Au
    Au History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms The family name Au is a local surname. ... The surname Au was given to someone who lived in a wooded area, meadow, or pasture. The name stems from the German word Aue, which means woods or meadow.
    Meaning: Meeting Origin: Japanese
  • Ayako
    Ayako (あやこ, アヤコ) is a common feminine Japanese given name. Ayako can be written using different kanji characters and can mean, e.g.: 文子, "writings, child" 綾子, "twill, child" 絢子, "kimono design, child"
    Meaning: Damask pattern Origin: Japanese
  • Azami
    Gender: Female Pronunciation: ah-zah-mee Meaning of Azami: "thistle flower; greatest" Origin of Azami: Japanese;Persian.
    Meaning: Thistle flower Origin: Japanese
  • Benjiro
    Japanese Meaning: The name Benjiro is a Japanese baby name. In Japanese the meaning of the name Benjiro is: Peaceful; enjoy peace.
    Meaning: Enjoys peace Origin: Japanese
  • Bishamon
    Japanese Meaning: The name Bishamon is a Japanese baby name. In Japanese the meaning of the name Bishamon is: The Japanese god of war.
    Meaning: The japanese god of war Origin: Japanese
  • Bituin
    The meaning of the name “Bituin” is: “The stars”. Categories: Filipino Names. Used in: Hindi speaking countries. Gender: Girl Names. Origins: Tagalog.
    Meaning: The stars Origin: Japanese
  • Botan
    The meaning of the name “Botan” is: “Peony; thin ear of grain”.
    Meaning: Blossom Origin: Japanese
  • Chieko
    The meaning of the name “Chieko” is: “Child blessed with wisdom”. Categories: Asian Names, Japanese Names.
    Meaning: Wisdom and grace Origin: Japanese
  • Chikako
    Meaning of name Chikako. Etymology : From Japanese (chi) "thousand", (ka) "smell, perfume" and (ko) "child". Saint : Origin : Japanese.
    Meaning: Clever wisdom Origin: Japanese
  • Chiko
    Japanese Meaning: The name Chiko is a Japanese baby name. In Japanese the meaning of the name Chiko is: arrow;pledge.
    Meaning: Pledge Origin: Japanese
  • Chinatsu
    Chinatsu (ちなつ, チナツ) is a feminine Japanese given name which is occasionally given to men.
    Meaning: A thousand summers. Origin: Japanese
  • Chitose
    The meaning of the name “Chitose” is: “Ascend with the strength of a thousand”. Categories: Asian Names, Japanese Names, Places Names. Used in: Japanese speaking countries. Gender: Girl Names.
    Meaning: Thousand years Origin: Japanese
  • Chiyo
    The name Chiyo is a Japanese baby name. In Japanese the meaning of the name Chiyo is: Thousand years; eternal.
    Meaning: Eternal, thousand generations Origin: Japanese
  • Chokichi
    Japanese Meaning: The name Chokichi is a Japanese baby name. In Japanese the meaning of the name Chokichi is: Good fortune.
    Meaning: Good fortune Origin: Japanese
  • Dalisay
    The meaning of the name “Dalisay” is: “Pure”. Categories: Filipino Names. Gender: Girl Names. Origins: Tagalog.
    Meaning: Pure Origin: Japanese
  • Danno
    Meaning: Field gathering surname Origin: Japanese
  • Datu
    Datu is a title which denotes the rulers (variously described in historical accounts as chiefs, sovereign princes, and monarchs) of numerous indigenous peoples throughout the Philippine archipelago.
    Meaning: Chief Origin: Japanese
  • Demiyah
    What Does Name "Demiyah" Mean. You are strong in material matters, determined and stubborn.
    Meaning: Sacred one Origin: Japanese
  • Diwata
    In Philippine mythology, a diwata (derived from Sanskrit devata देवता; encantada in Spanish) is a type of deity or spirit. The term "diwata" has taken on levels of meaning since its assimilation into the mythology of the pre-colonial Filipinos.
    Meaning: Goddess Origin: Japanese
  • Ebisu
    Japanese Meaning: The name Ebisu is a Japanese baby name. In Japanese the meaning of the name Ebisu is: Japanese god of labour and luck.
    Meaning: Japanese god of labour and luck Origin: Japanese