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Japanese Name Meaning Finder — Look Up Name Meanings

Ever wondered what a Japanese name means? Our database includes hundreds of common Japanese first names and surnames, complete with their Kanji characters and English translations.

AoiFirst Name
č‘ĩ

Meaning

Hollyhock, Althea

AkariFirst Name
明里

Meaning

Bright village, light

DaikiFirst Name
大čŧ

Meaning

Great radiance

EmiFirst Name
įžŽ

Meaning

Beautiful, picture

HarutoFirst Name
é™Ŋįŋ”

Meaning

Sun flight

HiroshiFirst Name
寛

Meaning

Generous, tolerant

IchiroFirst Name
一郎

Meaning

First son

JunkoFirst Name
順子

Meaning

Obedient child

KaoriFirst Name
éĻ™įš”

Meaning

Fragrant weaving

KenjiFirst Name
åĨäēŒ

Meaning

Healthy second son

ManamiFirst Name
æ„›įžŽ

Meaning

Loving beauty

NanamiFirst Name
七æĩˇ

Meaning

Seven seas

RenFirst Name
蓮

Meaning

Lotus

SoraFirst Name
įŠē

Meaning

Sky

TakahiroFirst Name
螴大

Meaning

Noble and great

YukiFirst Name
é›Ē

Meaning

Snow

SatoSurname
äŊč—¤

Meaning

Assistant wisteria

SuzukiSurname
鈴木

Meaning

Bell tree

TakahashiSurname
éĢ˜æŠ‹

Meaning

High bridge

TanakaSurname
ᔰ䏭

Meaning

Middle of the rice field

ItoSurname
äŧŠč—¤

Meaning

That wisteria

* Meanings can vary depending on the specific Kanji used.

How to Use

  1. Type a Japanese name in Romaji (English letters) into the search bar.
  2. Alternatively, search for an English meaning (like 'Sun' or 'Moon') to find corresponding names.
  3. Browse the results to find the Kanji and detailed meaning of each name.

Kanji and Meaning

In Japanese, the same sound (like 'Yuki') can be written with different Kanji. One Kanji might mean 'Snow', while another might mean 'Happiness'.

Gender and Names

Some names are gender-specific, while others are unisex. For example, names ending in '-ko' are traditionally female, while '-o' or '-ki' are often male.

Nature in Names

A large percentage of Japanese names are inspired by nature, including flowers, seasons, weather, and geographical features.

How It Works

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can one name have multiple meanings?
Yes. Depending on which Kanji characters are chosen, a name's meaning can change completely.
How do I find a name for a specific meaning?
You can type the English meaning (e.g., 'Radiance') into our search bar, and the tool will show names with that meaning.
Are these traditional or modern names?
Our database contains a mix of both timeless traditional names and popular modern names used in Japan today.

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