Ai 1 愛, 藍, あい f Japanese From Japanese
愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection",
藍 (ai) meaning "indigo", or other kanji with the same pronunciation.
Aiko 愛子, あいこ f Japanese From Japanese
愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection" and
子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other character combinations.
Aimi 愛美, あいみ f Japanese From Japanese
愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection" and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other combinations of kanji characters are possible.
Aina 3 愛菜, あいな f Japanese From Japanese
愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection" and
菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens", as well as other character combinations.
Airi 1 愛莉, 愛梨, あいり f Japanese From Japanese
愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection" combined with
莉 (ri) meaning "white jasmine" or
梨 (ri) meaning "pear". Other combinations of kanji characters are possible.
Akane 茜, あかね f Japanese From Japanese
茜 (akane) meaning "deep red, dye from the rubia plant". Other kanji or combinations of kanji can form this name as well.
Akari 明里, 朱里, 朱莉, あかり f Japanese From Japanese
明 (aka) meaning "bright" or
朱 (aka) meaning "vermilion red" combined with
里 (ri) meaning "village" or
莉 (ri) meaning "white jasmine". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Akemi 明美, あけみ f Japanese From Japanese
明 (ake) meaning "bright" and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Aki 2 晶, 明, 秋, 亜希, 亜樹, 亜紀, あき f Japanese From Japanese
晶 (aki) meaning "clear, crystal",
明 (aki) meaning "bright, light, clear" or
秋 (aki) meaning "autumn". It can also come from
亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia" combined with
希 (ki) meaning "hope". Other kanji or combinations of kanji can form this name too.
Akie 秋絵, 昭恵, あきえ f Japanese From Japanese
秋 (aki) meaning "autumn" or
昭 (aki) meaning "bright" combined with
絵 (e) meaning "picture, painting" or
恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Akihiko 明彦, 昭彦, あきひこ m Japanese From Japanese
明 (aki) or
昭 (aki) both meaning "bright" combined with
彦 (hiko) meaning "boy, prince". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Akihito 明仁, 昭仁, 章人, あきひと m Japanese From Japanese
明 (aki) or
昭 (aki) both meaning "bright" combined with
仁 (hito) meaning "compassionate". Other kanji combinations are possible. Akihito (1933-), name written
明仁, was the emperor of Japan from 1989 to 2019.
Akiko 晶子, 明子, 秋子, あきこ f Japanese From Japanese
晶 (aki) meaning "clear, crystal",
明 (aki) meaning "bright, light, clear" or
秋 (aki) meaning "autumn" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters are possible.
Akimitsu 昭光, あきみつ m Japanese From Japanese
昭 (aki) meaning "bright" and
光 (mitsu) meaning "light". Other combinations of kanji can also form this name.
Akio 昭夫, 昭男, 昭雄, あきお m Japanese From Japanese
昭 (aki) meaning "bright, luminous" combined with
夫 (o) meaning "man, husband",
男 (o) meaning "male, man" or
雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Akira 昭, 明, 亮, 晶, あきら m & f Japanese From Japanese
昭 (akira) meaning "bright",
明 (akira) meaning "bright" or
亮 (akira) meaning "clear". Other kanji with the same pronunciation can also form this name. A famous bearer was the Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998), given name written
明.
Akito 章斗, 章人, あきと m Japanese From Japanese
章 (aki) meaning "chapter" combined with
斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, or
人 (to) meaning "person". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Ami 3 亜美, あみ f Japanese From Japanese
亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia" and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other kanji combinations are possible.
An 1 杏, 安, あん m & f Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese From Chinese
安 (ān) meaning "peace, quiet" or other characters with a similar pronunciation. As a Vietnamese name, it is derived from Sino-Vietnamese
安 meaning "safe, secure". As a feminine Japanese name, it can additionally come from
杏 meaning "apricot".
Ao 碧, 蒼, あお m & f Japanese From Japanese
碧 (ao) or
蒼 (ao) both meaning "blue, green", or other kanji characters pronounced the same way.
Aoi 葵, 蒼, 碧, あおい f & m Japanese From Japanese
葵 (aoi) meaning "hollyhock, althea",
蒼 (aoi) meaning "blue, green" or an adjectival form of
碧 (ao) meaning "blue, green". Other kanji with the same reading can form this name as well.
Aoto 碧斗, 碧人, 蒼人, あおと m Japanese From Japanese
碧 (ao) or
蒼 (ao) both meaning "blue, green" combined with
人 (to) meaning "person" or
斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation. Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Arata 新, あらた m Japanese From Japanese
新 (arata) meaning "fresh, new". Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.
Asahi 旭, 朝日, 朝陽, あさひ m & f Japanese From Japanese
旭 (asahi) or
朝日 (asahi) both meaning "morning sun". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Asami 麻美, あさみ f Japanese From Japanese
麻 (asa) meaning "hemp" and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Asuka 明日香, 飛鳥, あすか f & m Japanese From Japanese
明日 (asu) meaning "tomorrow" and
香 (ka) meaning "fragrance", or from
飛 (asu) meaning "to fly" and
鳥 (ka) meaning "bird". Other kanji combinations can be possible as well.
Atsuko 温子, 篤子, 敦子, あつこ f Japanese From Japanese
温 (atsu) meaning "warm",
篤 (atsu) meaning "deep, true, sincere" or
敦 (atsu) meaning "honest" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Atsushi 淳, 敦, あつし m Japanese From Japanese
淳 (atsushi) meaning "pure" or
敦 (atsushi) meaning "kindness, honesty". This name can also be formed from other kanji or kanji combinations.
Aya 1 彩, 綾, あや f Japanese From Japanese
彩 (aya) meaning "colour",
綾 (aya) meaning "design", or other kanji characters with the same pronunciation.
Ayaka 彩花, 彩華, 彩香, あやか f Japanese From Japanese
彩 (aya) meaning "colour" combined with
花 (ka) or
華 (ka) both meaning "flower". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Ayako 彩子, 綾子, 絢子, あやこ f Japanese From Japanese
彩 (aya) meaning "colour",
綾 (aya) meaning "design" or
絢 (aya) meaning "brilliant fabric design, kimono design" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
Ayame 菖蒲, あやめ f Japanese From Japanese
菖蒲 (ayame) meaning "iris (flower)". Other kanji or combinations of kanji can also form this name.
Ayane 彩音, 綾音, 絢音, あやね f Japanese From Japanese
彩 (aya) meaning "colour",
綾 (aya) meaning "design" or
絢 (aya) meaning "brilliant fabric design, kimono design" combined with
音 (ne) meaning "sound". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Ayano 彩乃, 綾乃, あやの f Japanese From Japanese
彩 (aya) meaning "colour" or
綾 (aya) meaning "design" combined with
乃 (no), a possessive particle. Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Ayato 彩人, 彩斗, あやと m Japanese From Japanese
彩 (aya) meaning "colour" and
人 (to) meaning "man, person, mankind, people". Other combinations of similar-sounding kanji characters can form this name as well.
Ayumi 亜由美, 歩, あゆみ f Japanese From Japanese
歩 (ayumi) meaning "walk, step". It can also be from
亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia" combined with
由 (yu) meaning "reason, cause" and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Otherwise it can be written with different combinations of kanji, or with the hiragana writing system.
Ayumu 歩夢, 歩, あゆむ m Japanese From Japanese
歩 (ayu) meaning "walk, step" and
夢 (mu) meaning "dream, vision". It can also be written with
歩 alone, or with other combinations of kanji.
Chiaki 千秋, 千晶, 千明, ちあき f & m Japanese From Japanese
千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with
秋 (aki) meaning "autumn",
晶 (aki) meaning "clear, crystal" or
明 (aki) meaning "bright, light, clear". This name can also be formed from other kanji combinations.
Chie 千枝, 千恵, 千絵, ちえ f Japanese From Japanese
千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with
枝 (e) meaning "branch",
恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit" or
絵 (e) meaning "picture, painting". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Chieko 千恵子, 智恵子, ちえこ f Japanese From Japanese
千 (chi) meaning "thousand" or
智 (chi) meaning "wisdom, intellect" combined with
恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Chiharu 千春, ちはる f & m Japanese From Japanese
千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with
春 (haru) meaning "spring". Other combinations of kanji characters can form this name as well.
Chihiro 千尋, ちひろ f & m Japanese From Japanese
千 (chi) meaning "thousand" and
尋 (hiro) meaning "fathom, armspan", as well as other kanji combinations. This is the name of the main character in the Japanese animated movie
Spirited Away (2001).
Chika 2 千佳, 智佳, 千花, 智花, 散花, ちか f Japanese From Japanese
千 (chi) meaning "thousand",
智 (chi) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or
散 (chi) meaning "scatter" combined with
佳 (ka) meaning "good, beautiful" or
花 (ka) meaning "flower". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Chikako 千香子, ちかこ f Japanese From Japanese
千 (chi) meaning "thousand",
香 (ka) meaning "fragrance" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can be possible.
Chikara 力, ちから m Japanese From Japanese
力 (chikara) meaning "power, capability, influence". This name can also be formed by other kanji or combinations of kanji.
Chinatsu 千夏, ちなつ f Japanese From Japanese
千 (chi) meaning "thousand" and
夏 (natsu) meaning "summer", as well as other kanji combinations.
Chiyo 千代, 千世, ちよ f Japanese From Japanese
千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with
代 (yo) meaning "generation" or
世 (yo) meaning "world". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Chiyoko 千代子, ちよこ f Japanese From Japanese
千 (chi) meaning "thousand" and
代 (yo) meaning "generation" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters are possible.
Chizuko 千鶴子, ちづこ f Japanese From Japanese
千 (chi) meaning "thousand" and
鶴 (tsu) meaning "crane (bird)" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Chizuru 千鶴, ちづる f Japanese From Japanese
千 (chi) meaning "thousand" and
鶴 (tsuru) meaning "crane (bird)". A Japanese legend says that a person who folds a thousand origami cranes within one year will be granted a wish.
Chōko 蝶子, ちょうこ f Japanese From Japanese
蝶 (chō) meaning "butterfly" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can be possible.
Daichi 大地, 大智, だいち m Japanese From Japanese
大 (dai) meaning "big, great" combined with
地 (chi) meaning "earth, land" or
智 (chi) meaning "wisdom, intellect". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Daigo 大悟, 大吾, だいご m Japanese From Japanese
大 (dai) meaning "big, great" combined with
悟 (go) meaning "enlightenment" or
吾 (go) meaning "I, me". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Daiki 大輝, 大樹, 大貴, だいき m Japanese From Japanese
大 (dai) meaning "big, great" combined with
輝 (ki) meaning "brightness",
樹 (ki) meaning "tree" or
貴 (ki) meaning "valuable". Other combinations of kanji can also form this name.
Daisuke 大輔, だいすけ m Japanese From Japanese
大 (dai) meaning "big, great" and
輔 (suke) meaning "help". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Dan 4 暖, だん m Japanese From Japanese
暖 (dan) meaning "warm" or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.
Eiji 英二, 栄治, えいじ m Japanese From Japanese
英 (ei) meaning "excellent, fine" or
栄 (ei) meaning "glory, honour, flourish, prosper" combined with
二 (ji) meaning "two" or
治 (ji) meaning "govern, administer". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Eiko 栄子, 英子, 永子, えいこ f Japanese From Japanese
栄 (ei) meaning "glory, honour, flourish, prosper" or
英 (ei) meaning "excellent, fine" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Ema 2 恵麻, 江麻, えま f Japanese From Japanese
恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit" or
江 (e) meaning "bay, inlet" combined with
麻 (ma) meaning "flax". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Emi 恵美, 絵美, えみ f Japanese From Japanese
恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit" or
絵 (e) meaning "picture, painting" combined with
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Emiko 恵美子, えみこ f Japanese From Japanese
恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit" and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Eriko 恵理子, 絵理子, えりこ f Japanese From Japanese
恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit" combined with
理 (ri) meaning "reason, logic" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Erina 1 恵里奈, 恵里菜, 恵利奈, えりな f Japanese From Japanese
恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit",
里 (ri) meaning "village", and
奈 (na), a phonetic character. Many other combinations of (typically three) kanji characters can also form this name.
Etsuko 悦子, えつこ f Japanese From Japanese
悦 (etsu) meaning "joy, pleased" and
子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.
Fūka 風花, 風香, ふうか f Japanese From Japanese
風 (fū) meaning "wind, style" combined with
花 (ka) meaning "flower, blossom" or
香 (ka) meaning "fragrant". This name can also be formed from other kanji combinations.
Fuku 福, ふく m & f Japanese From Japanese
福 (fuku) meaning "happiness, good fortune, blessing". This name can also be formed by other kanji or combinations of kanji.
Fumi 文, 史, ふみ f Japanese From Japanese
文 (fumi) meaning "writing",
史 (fumi) meaning "history", or other kanji or combinations of kanji that are read the same way. It is often written in hiragana or katakana.
Fumie 文江, 文恵, 文絵, 史江, 史恵, 史絵, ふみえ f Japanese From Japanese
文 (fumi) meaning "writing" or
史 (fumi) meaning "history" combined with
江 (e) meaning "bay, inlet",
恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit" or
絵 (e) meaning "picture, painting". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Fumihito 文仁, ふみひと m Japanese From Japanese
文 (fumi) meaning "writing" and
仁 (hito) meaning "compassionate". A notable bearer is the Japanese crown prince Fumihito (1965-), the younger brother of Emperor
Naruhito. This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji.
Fumiko 文子, ふみこ f Japanese From Japanese
文 (fumi) meaning "writing" and
子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other combinations of kanji that are pronounced the same way.
Fumio 文雄, 文夫, 文男, ふみお m Japanese From Japanese
文 (fumi) meaning "writing" combined with
雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly" or
夫 (o) meaning "husband, man". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Fuuka 風花, 風香, ふうか f Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
風花 or
風香 (see
Fūka).
Fuyuko 冬子, ふゆこ f Japanese From Japanese
冬 (fuyu) meaning "winter" and
子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other combinations of kanji.
Goro 五郎, ごろう m Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
五郎 (see
Gorō).
Gorō 五郎, ごろう m Japanese From Japanese
五 (go) meaning "five" and
郎 (rō) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name for the fifth son. Different combinations of kanji are also possible.
Hachirō 八郎, はちろう m Japanese From Japanese
八 (hachi) meaning "eight" and
郎 (rō) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name for the eighth son. Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Hajime 肇, 一, 元, はじめ m Japanese Means
"beginning" in Japanese, written with kanji having the same or similar meanings, such as
肇,
一 or
元, as well as others.
Hana 3 花, 華, はな f Japanese From Japanese
花 (hana) or
華 (hana) both meaning "flower". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.
Hanae 花絵, 華恵, 華絵, はなえ f Japanese From Japanese
花 (hana) or
華 (hana), which both mean "flower", combined with
絵 (e) meaning "picture" or
恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Hanako 花子, はなこ f Japanese From Japanese
花 (hana) meaning "flower" and
子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.
Hanzō 半蔵, はんぞう m Japanese From Japanese
半 (han) meaning "half" and
蔵 (zō) meaning "to hide". This name was borne by the noted samurai Hattori Hanzou (1542-1596). The name can also be formed from other kanji combinations.
Haru 陽, 春, 晴, はる m & f Japanese From Japanese
陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male",
春 (haru) meaning "spring" or
晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.
Haruka 遥, 春花, 晴香, はるか f & m Japanese From Japanese
遥 (haruka) meaning "distant, remote". It can also come from
春 (haru) meaning "spring" or
晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather" combined with
花 (ka) meaning "flower, blossom" or
香 (ka) meaning "fragrance". Additionally, other kanji combinations can form this name.
Haruki 晴輝, 陽生, 春樹, はるき m Japanese From Japanese
晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather" or
陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with
輝 (ki) meaning "brightness" or
生 (ki) meaning "living". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Haruko 春子, 陽子, はるこ f Japanese From Japanese
春 (haru) meaning "spring" or
陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.
Harumi 晴美, 春美, はるみ f Japanese From Japanese
晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather" and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", as well as other kanji combinations that are read the same way.
Haruna 1 晴菜, 遥菜, 春菜, はるな f Japanese From Japanese
晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather",
遥 (haru) meaning "distant, remote" or
春 (haru) meaning "spring" combined with
菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Haruto 陽斗, 遥斗, 陽翔, 晴斗, はると m Japanese From Japanese
陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male",
遥 (haru) meaning "distant, remote" or
晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather" combined with
斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, or
翔 (to) meaning "soar, fly". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Hatsue 初絵, はつえ f Japanese From Japanese
初 (hatsu) meaning "first, original, beginning" combined with
絵 (e) meaning "picture". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Hayate 颯, はやて m Japanese From Japanese
颯 (hayate) meaning "sudden, sound of the wind". Other kanji with the same pronunciation can also form this name.
Hayato 隼人, はやと m Japanese From Japanese
隼 (haya) meaning "falcon" (using a nanori reading) and
人 (to) meaning "person". Other kanji combinations can also make up this name.
Hideaki 英明, ひであき m Japanese From Japanese
英 (hide) meaning "excellent, fine" and
明 (aki) meaning "bright, light, clear", as well as other combinations of kanji.
Hideki 秀樹, 英樹, ひでき m Japanese From Japanese
秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding" or
英 (hide) meaning "excellent, fine" combined with
樹 (ki) meaning "tree". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Hideko 秀子, 英子, ひでこ f Japanese From Japanese
秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding" or
英 (hide) meaning "excellent, fine" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.
Hidemi 秀美, ひでみ m Japanese From Japanese
秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding" and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", as well as other combinations of kanji characters.
Hideo 英雄, 秀雄, 英夫, 秀夫, ひでお m Japanese From Japanese
英 (hide) meaning "excellent, fine" or
秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding" combined with
雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly" or
夫 (o) meaning "husband, man". Other kanji combinations can also form this name. A famous bearer is the video game developer Hideo Kojima (1963-).
Hideyoshi 秀良, 秀吉, ひでよし m Japanese From Japanese
秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding" combined with
良 (yoshi) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" or
吉 (yoshi) meaning "good luck". Other kanji combinations are possible. Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Hideyoshi
秀吉 being his given name) was a 16th-century daimyo who unified Japan and attempted to conquer Korea. He also banned the ownership of weapons by the peasantry, and banished Christian missionaries.
Hifumi 一二三, ひふみ m & f Japanese From Japanese
一 (hi) meaning "one",
二 (fu) meaning "two" and
三 (mi) meaning "three".
Hikari 光, ひかり f & m Japanese From Japanese
光 (hikari) meaning "light". Other kanji can also form this name. It is often written with the hiragana writing system.
Hikaru 光, 輝, ひかる m & f Japanese From Japanese
光 (hikaru) meaning "light" or
輝 (hikaru) meaning "brightness". Other kanji can also form this name.
Himari 陽葵, ひまり f Japanese From a shortening of Japanese
向日葵 (himawari) meaning "sunflower", with the kanji from
陽 meaning "light, sun" and
葵 meaning "hollyhock". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Hina 1 陽菜, 日菜, ひな f Japanese From Japanese
陽 (hi) meaning "light, sun" or
日 (hi) meaning "sun, day" combined with
菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Hinata 日向, 陽向, 向日葵, ひなた f & m Japanese From Japanese
日向 (hinata) meaning "sunny place",
陽向 (hinata) meaning "toward the sun", or a non-standard reading of
向日葵 (himawari) meaning "sunflower". Other kanji compounds are also possible. Because of the irregular readings, this name is often written using the hiragana writing system.
Hiraku 拓, ひらく m Japanese From Japanese
拓 (hiraku) meaning "expand, open, support". Other kanji can also form this name.
Hirohito 裕人, 裕仁, ひろひと m Japanese From Japanese
裕 (hiro) meaning "abundant" and
人 (hito) meaning "person" or
仁 (hito) meaning "compassionate". Hirohito (1901-1989), name written
裕仁, was the emperor of Japan from 1926 to 1989. Different combinations of kanji can also form this name.
Hiroki 大輝, 大樹, ひろき m Japanese From Japanese
大 (hiro) meaning "big, great" and
輝 (ki) meaning "brightness" or
樹 (ki) meaning "tree". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Hiroko 寛子, 裕子, 浩子, 弘子, ひろこ f Japanese From Japanese
寛 (hiro) meaning "tolerant, generous",
裕 (hiro) meaning "abundant" or
浩 (hiro) meaning "prosperous" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Hiromi 宏美, 博美, 裕美, 博実, ひろみ f & m Japanese From Japanese
宏 (hiro) meaning "wide, spacious, great, vast" or
博 (hiro) meaning "command, esteem" combined with
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" or
実 (mi) meaning "fruit, good result, truth". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Hiroshi 寛, 浩, 裕, 博, ひろし m Japanese From Japanese
寛 (hiroshi) meaning "tolerant, generous",
浩 (hiroshi) meaning "prosperous", or other kanji and kanji combinations that are read the same way.
Hiroto 大翔, 博人, 博斗, 浩人, 寛人, ひろと m Japanese From Japanese
大 (hiro) meaning "big, great" or
博 (hiro) meaning "command, esteem" combined with
人 (to) meaning "person",
翔 (to) meaning "soar, glide" or
斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation. Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Hiroyuki 博之, 裕之, 浩之, 弘之, 博幸, ひろゆき m Japanese From Japanese
博 (hiro) meaning "command, esteem" or
裕 (hiro) meaning "abundant" combined with
之 (yuki), a possessive marker, or
幸 (yuki) meaning "happiness, good luck". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Hisako 久子, 寿子, ひさこ f Japanese From Japanese
久 (hisa) meaning "long time, long time ago" or
寿 (hisa) meaning "long life, lifespan" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Hitomi 瞳, 仁美, ひとみ f Japanese From Japanese
瞳 (hitomi) meaning "pupil of the eye". It can also come from
仁 (hito) meaning "compassionate" and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", as well as other kanji combinations. This name is often written with the hiragana writing system.
Honoka 和花, 穂香, ほのか f Japanese From Japanese
和 (hono) meaning "harmony" (using an obscure nanori reading) and
花 (ka) meaning "flower", as well as other combinations of kanji that have the same pronunciation. Very often it is written using the hiragana writing system.
Hoshi 星, ほし f Japanese From Japanese
星 (hoshi) meaning "star" or other kanji with the same pronunciation.
Hoshiko 星子, ほしこ f Japanese From Japanese
星 (hoshi) meaning "star" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Ichika 一花, 一華, いちか f Japanese From Japanese
一 (ichi) meaning "one" combined with
花 (ka) or
華 (ka) both meaning "flower". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
Ichirō 一郎, いちろう m Japanese From Japanese
一 (ichi) meaning "one" and
郎 (rō) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name given to the first son. Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
Iroha 彩葉, 色葉, 彩羽, いろは f Japanese From Japanese
彩 (iro) or
色 (iro) meaning "colour" combined with
葉 (ha) meaning "leaf". This name can also be formed from other kanji combinations. As a whole, the word
Isamu 勇, いさむ m Japanese
From Japanese 勇 (isamu) meaning "brave" or other kanji having the same pronunciation. Isao 功, 勲, いさお m Japanese From Japanese
功 (isao) or
勲 (isao) both meaning "merit". Other kanji characters or combinations can form this name as well.
Itsuki 樹, いつき m Japanese From Japanese
樹 (itsuki) meaning "tree", using the kanji's nanori reading. Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.
Izumi 泉, いずみ f Japanese From Japanese
泉 (izumi) meaning "fountain, spring". This name can also be constructed from other combinations of kanji.
Jin 2 仁, じん m Japanese From Japanese
仁 (jin) meaning "compassionate" or other kanji having the same reading.
Jiro 二郎, じろう m Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
二郎 (see
Jirō).
Jirō 二郎, じろう m Japanese From Japanese
二 (ji) meaning "two" and
郎 (rō) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name given to the second son. Other combinations of kanji characters can also be possible.
Jun 2 淳, 潤, 純, 順, じゅん m & f Japanese From Japanese
淳 (jun) meaning "pure",
潤 (jun) meaning "moisture",
純 (jun) meaning "pure, clean, simple", or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.
Jun'ichi 順一, 淳一, じゅんいち m Japanese From Japanese
順 (jun) meaning "obedience" or
淳 (jun) meaning "pure" combined with
一 (ichi) meaning "one". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Junko 順子, 純子, じゅんこ f Japanese From Japanese
順 (jun) meaning "obedience" or
純 (jun) meaning "pure" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
Junpei 純平, 淳平, 順平, じゅんぺい m Japanese From Japanese
純 (jun) or
淳 (jun) both meaning "pure" combined with
平 (pei) meaning "level, even, peaceful". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Jūrō 十郎, じゅうろう m Japanese From Japanese
十 (jū) meaning "ten" and
郎 (rō) meaning "son". Traditionally this name was given to the tenth son. Other combinations of kanji characters are possible as well.
Kaede 楓, かえで f & m Japanese From Japanese
楓 (kaede) meaning "maple" or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.
Kaito 海斗, 海翔, かいと m Japanese From Japanese
海 (kai) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with
斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, or
翔 (to) meaning "soar, fly". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Kana 佳奈, 香奈, 加奈, かな f Japanese From Japanese
佳 (ka) meaning "good, auspicious, beautiful" or
香 (ka) meaning "fragrant" combined with
奈 (na), a phonetic character. Other combinations of kanji can also form this name.
Kanako 加奈子, 香菜子, 香奈子, かなこ f Japanese From Japanese
加 (ka) meaning "increase" or
香 (ka) meaning "fragrant" combined with
奈 (na), a phonetic character, or
菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" and finishing with
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can form this name as well.
Kanata 奏多, かなた m & f Japanese From Japanese
奏 (kana) meaning "play music, complete" and
多 (ta) meaning "many", as well as other combinations of kanji that have the same pronunciation.
Kanna 栞菜, 環那, かんな f Japanese From Japanese
栞 (kan) meaning "bookmark" and
菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens". Other kanji combinations can form this name as well.
Kanon 花音, かのん f Japanese From Japanese
花 (ka) meaning "flower, blossom" and
音 (non) meaning "sound". Other kanji combinations are possible as well.
Kaori 香, 香織, かおり f Japanese From Japanese
香 (kaori) meaning "fragrance". It can also come from an alternate reading of
香 (ka) combined with
織 (ori) meaning "weaving". Other kanji combinations are possible. It is often written using the hiragana writing system.
Kaoru 薫, 香, 馨, かおる f & m Japanese From Japanese
薫 (kaoru),
香 (kaoru),
馨 (kaoru) all meaning "fragrance, fragrant", as well as other kanji having the same reading.
Karen 3 華蓮, かれん f Japanese From Japanese
華 (ka) meaning "flower" and
蓮 (ren) meaning "lotus, water lily". Other combinations of kanji can also form this name.
Kasumi 霞, 花澄, かすみ f Japanese From Japanese
霞 (kasumi) meaning "mist". It can also come from
花 (ka) meaning "flower, blossom" combined with
澄 (sumi) meaning "clear, pure". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Katashi 堅, かたし m Japanese From Japanese
堅 (katashi) meaning "hard, firm" or other kanji and kanji combinations that are pronounced the same way.
Katsu 勝, 克, かつ m Japanese From Japanese
勝 (katsu) meaning "victory", as well as other kanji having the same pronunciation.
Katsuhito 勝人, 克人, 勝仁, 克仁, かつひと m Japanese From Japanese
勝 (katsu) meaning "victory" or
克 (katsu) meaning "overcome" combined with
人 (hito) meaning "person" or
仁 (hito) meaning "compassionate". Other kanji characters can combine to form this name as well.
Katsuko 勝子, 克子, かつこ f Japanese From Japanese
勝 (katsu) meaning "victory" and
子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.
Katsumi 克美, 克己, 勝美, 勝巳, かつみ m & f Japanese From Japanese
克 (katsu) meaning "overcome" or
勝 (katsu) meaning "victory" combined with
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" or
己 (mi) meaning "self". Other kanji combinations having the same pronunciation can also form this name.
Katsuo 勝雄, かつお m Japanese From Japanese
勝 (katsu) meaning "victory" and
雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly". Other combinations of kanji are also possible.
Katsurō 勝郎, かつろう m Japanese From Japanese
勝 (katsu) meaning "victory" and
郎 (rō) meaning "son". Different kanji characters can combine to form this name as well.
Katsuya 勝也, 克也, 克哉, 勝哉, かつや m Japanese From Japanese
勝 (katsu) meaning "victory, success" or
克 (katsu) meaning "overcome, win" combined with
也 (ya) meaning "also" or
哉 (ya), an exclamation. Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Kayoko 加代子, 佳代子, 加余子, かよこ f Japanese From Japanese
加 (ka) meaning "add, increase" or
佳 (ka) meaning "good, auspicious, beautiful" combined with
代 (yo) meaning "generation, era" or
余 (yo) meaning "surplus" and finishing with
子 (ko) meaning "child". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.
Kazue 和枝, 一恵, 一枝, かずえ f Japanese From Japanese
和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" or
一 (kazu) meaning "one" combined with
枝 (e) meaning "branch" or
恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit". Other combinations of kanji characters can potentially form this name.
Kazuhiko 和彦, 一彦, かずひこ m Japanese From Japanese
和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" or
一 (kazu) meaning "one" combined with
彦 (hiko) meaning "boy, prince". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Kazuki 一輝, 一樹, 和希, 和樹, かずき m Japanese From Japanese
一 (kazu) meaning "one" or
和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" combined with
輝 (ki) meaning "brightness",
希 (ki) meaning "hope" or
樹 (ki) meaning "tree", as well as other combinations of kanji characters.
Kazuko 一子, 和子, かずこ f Japanese From Japanese
一 (kazu) meaning "one" or
和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". This name can also be formed from other kanji combinations.
Kazuma 一真, 一馬, 和真, 和馬, かずま m Japanese From Japanese
一 (kazu) meaning "one" or
和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" combined with
真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine, true" or
馬 (ma) meaning "horse". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
Kazumi 和美, 一美, 和巳, かずみ f & m Japanese From Japanese
和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" or
一 (kazu) meaning "one" combined with
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other combinations of kanji can form this name as well.
Kazuo 一男, 和夫, 一夫, 和男, 一雄, かずお m Japanese From Japanese
一 (kazu) meaning "one" or
和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" combined with
男 (o) meaning "male, man" or
夫 (o) meaning "husband, man". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Kazuya 一也, 和也, かずや m Japanese From Japanese
一 (kazu) meaning "one" or
和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" combined with
也 (ya) meaning "to be, also". Other combinations of kanji can form this name as well.
Kazuyuki 和幸, かずゆき m Japanese From Japanese
和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" and
幸 (yuki) meaning "happiness, good luck", as well as other combinations of kanji characters having the same reading.
Kei 慧, 圭, 慶, 恵, けい m & f Japanese From Japanese
慧 (kei) meaning "intelligent",
圭 (kei) meaning "gemstone" or
慶 (kei) meaning "celebration". This name can also be formed from other kanji or kanji combinations.
Keiko 慶子, 敬子, 啓子, 恵子, けいこ f Japanese From Japanese
慶 (kei) meaning "celebration",
敬 (kei) meaning "respect",
啓 (kei) meaning "open, begin" or
恵 (kei) meaning "favour, benefit" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Keisuke 圭介, 圭佑, 恵介, 啓介, けいすけ m Japanese From Japanese
圭 (kei) meaning "gemstone" or
恵 (kei) meaning "favour, benefit" combined with
介 (suke) meaning "help" or
佑 (suke) meaning "help, bless". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
Keita 1 慶太, 啓太, けいた m Japanese From Japanese
慶 (kei) meaning "celebration" or
啓 (kei) meaning "open, begin" combined with
太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Ken 2 健, 堅, 建, けん m Japanese From Japanese
健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.
Ken'ichi 健一, 研一, 賢一, 謙一, けんいち m Japanese From Japanese
健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" or
研 (ken) meaning "study, sharpen" combined with
一 (ichi) meaning "one". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kenji 健二, 研二, 賢二, 謙二, 健司, けんじ m Japanese From Japanese
健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" or
研 (ken) meaning "study, sharpen" combined with
二 (ji) meaning "two". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.
Kenshin 謙信, けんしん m Japanese From Japanese
謙 (ken) meaning "humble, modest" and
信 (shin) meaning "trust, believe". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Kenta 健太, けんた m Japanese From Japanese
健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" and
太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great", as well as other kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.
Kentarō 健太郎, 賢太郎, けんたろう m Japanese From Japanese
健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong",
太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great" and
郎 (rō) meaning "son". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Kenzo 謙三, 健三, 賢三, けんぞう m Japanese, French (Modern) Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
謙三,
健三 or
賢三 (see
Kenzō). Use of the name in France can probably be attributed to the fashion brand Kenzo, founded in 1970 by the Japanese-French designer Kenzō Takada (1939-2020).
Kenzō 謙三, 健三, 賢三, けんぞう m Japanese From Japanese
謙 (ken) meaning "humble",
健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" or
賢 (ken) meaning "wise" combined with
三 (zō) meaning "three". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Kenzou 謙三, 健三, 賢三, けんぞう m Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
謙三,
健三 or
賢三 (see
Kenzō).
Kichirō 吉郎, きちろう m Japanese From Japanese
吉 (kichi) meaning "good luck" and
郎 (rō) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Kiku 菊, きく f Japanese From Japanese
菊 (kiku) meaning "chrysanthemum", as well as other kanji characters that are pronounced the same way.
Kimiko 貴美子, 君子, きみこ f Japanese From Japanese
貴 (ki) meaning "valuable" with
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" or
君 (kimi) meaning "lord, noble" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kiyo 清, 喜代, きよ f Japanese From Japanese
清 (kiyo) meaning "clear, pure, clean" or other homophonic words. This was a popular name in the Edo period and remained common until the early 20th century, at which time it was usually spelled using katakana.
Kiyoko 清子, 聖子, きよこ f Japanese From Japanese
清 (kiyo) meaning "clear, pure, clean" or
聖 (kiyo) meaning "holy" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.
Kiyoshi 清, 淳, きよし m Japanese From Japanese
清 (kiyoshi) or
淳 (kiyoshi) both meaning "pure". Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.
Kō 晃, 滉, 幸, 光, 康, こう m & f Japanese From Japanese
晃 (kō) meaning "bright, clear",
滉 (kō) meaning "deep, wide", as well as other kanji with the same pronunciation.
Koharu 小春, 心春, こはる f Japanese From Japanese
小 (ko) meaning "small" or
心 (ko) meaning "heart" combined with
春 (haru) meaning "spring". The compound word
小春 means "late summer". Other combinations of kanji characters can form this name as well.
Kōhei 康平, 公平, 晃平, こうへい m Japanese From Japanese
康 (kō) meaning "peace",
公 (kō) meaning "prince" or
晃 (kō) meaning "bright, clear" combined with
平 (hei) meaning "level, even, peaceful". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
Kōichi 浩一, 幸一, 光一, こういち m Japanese From Japanese
浩 (kō) meaning "prosperous" or
幸 (kō) meaning "happiness, good luck" combined with
一 (ichi) meaning "one". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
Kōji 浩司, 浩二, 康二, 幸次, 光司, こうじ m Japanese From Japanese
浩 (kō) meaning "prosperous",
幸 (kō) meaning "happiness, good luck" or
康 (kō) meaning "peace" combined with
司 (ji) meaning "officer, boss",
二 (ji) meaning "two" or
次 (ji) meaning "next". This name can also be formed from many other combinations of kanji characters.
Koji 浩司, 浩二, 康二, 幸次, 光司, こうじ m Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
浩司,
浩二,
康二,
幸次 or
光司 (see
Kōji).
Kōki 光希, 幸輝, こうき m Japanese From Japanese
光 (kō) meaning "light" or
幸 (kō) meaning "happiness, good luck" combined with
希 (ki) meaning "hope" or
輝 (ki) meaning "brightness". This name can be formed from other combinations of kanji characters as well.
Kokoro 心, こころ f Japanese From Japanese
心 (kokoro) meaning "heart, mind, soul" or other kanji and kanji combinations having the same pronunciation. It is often written using the hiragana writing system.
Kōsuke 康介, 孝介, 浩介, 公介, こうすけ m Japanese From Japanese
康 (kō) meaning "peace",
孝 (kō) meaning "filial piety, obedience" or
浩 (kō) meaning "prosperous" combined with
介 (suke) meaning "help, assist". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.
Kosuke 康介, 孝介, 浩介, 公介, こうすけ m Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
康介,
孝介,
浩介 or
公介 (see
Kōsuke).
Kōta 康太, こうた m Japanese From Japanese
康 (kō) meaning "peace" and
太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kotone 琴音, ことね f Japanese From Japanese
琴 (koto), which refers to a type of musical instrument similar to a harp, combined with
音 (ne) meaning "sound". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Kou 2 晃, 滉, 幸, 光, 康, こう m & f Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
晃,
滉,
幸,
光 or
康 (see
Kō).
Kouhei 康平, 公平, 晃平, こうへい m Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
康平,
公平 or
晃平 (see
Kōhei).
Kouji 浩司, 浩二, 康二, 幸次, 光司, こうじ m Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
浩司,
浩二,
康二,
幸次 or
光司 (see
Kōji).
Kouki 光希, 幸輝, こうき m Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
光希 or
幸輝 (see
Kōki).
Kousuke 康介, 孝介, 浩介, 公介, こうすけ m Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
康介,
孝介,
浩介 or
公介 (see
Kōsuke).
Kumiko 久美子, くみこ f Japanese From Japanese
久 (ku) meaning "long time",
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kuro 九郎, くろう m Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
九郎 (see
Kurō).
Kurō 九郎, くろう m Japanese From Japanese
九 (ku) meaning "nine" and
郎 (rō) meaning "son". This name was traditionally given to the ninth son. Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
Kyo 協, 京, 郷, 杏, きょう m & f Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
協,
京,
郷 or
杏 (see
Kyō).
Kyō 協, 京, 郷, 杏, きょう m & f Japanese From Japanese
協 (kyō) meaning "unite, cooperate",
京 (kyō) meaning "capital city",
郷 (kyō) meaning "village",
杏 (kyō) meaning "apricot", or other kanji with the same pronunciation.
Kyōko 京子, 恭子, きょうこ f Japanese From Japanese
京 (kyō) meaning "capital city" or
恭 (kyō) meaning "respectful, polite" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Kyoko 京子, 恭子, きょうこ f Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
京子 or
恭子 (see
Kyōko).
Kyou 協, 京, 郷, 杏, きょう m & f Japanese Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji
協,
京,
郷 or
杏 (see
Kyō).
Mai 2 舞, 麻衣, 真愛, まい f Japanese From Japanese
舞 (mai) meaning "dance" or
麻衣 (mai) meaning "linen robe". It can also come from
真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine" combined with
愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection". Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.
Maki 真希, 真紀, まき f Japanese From Japanese
真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine" combined with
希 (ki) meaning "hope" or
紀 (ki) meaning "record, chronicle". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Makoto 誠, まこと m & f Japanese From Japanese
誠 (makoto) meaning "sincerity", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations.
Mami 真美, 麻美, まみ f Japanese From Japanese
真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine" or
麻 (ma) meaning "flax" combined with
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other combinations of kanji can form this name as well.
Manami 愛美, 愛海, まなみ f Japanese From Japanese
愛 (mana) meaning "love, affection" combined with
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" or
海 (mi) meaning "sea, ocean". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Mao 真央, 真緒, 舞桜, まお f Japanese From Japanese
真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine" or
舞 (mai) meaning "dance" combined with
央 (o) meaning "center",
緒 (o) meaning "thread" or
桜 (o) meaning "cherry blossom". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Mari 2 真理, 真里, まり f Japanese From Japanese
真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine" combined with
理 (ri) meaning "reason, logic" or
里 (ri) meaning "village". Many other combinations of kanji characters can form this name.
Mariko 真里子, まりこ f Japanese From Japanese
真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine",
里 (ri) meaning "village" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Many different combinations of kanji characters can form this name.
Masaharu 正治, 正春, 雅治, まさはる m Japanese From Japanese
正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" or
雅 (masa) meaning "elegant, graceful" combined with
治 (haru) meaning "govern, administer" or
春 (haru) meaning "spring (the season)". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.
Masahiko 雅彦, 正彦, 昌彦, まさひこ m Japanese From Japanese
雅 (masa) meaning "elegant, graceful" or
正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" combined with
彦 (hiko) meaning "boy, prince". This name can be formed from other kanji combinations as well.
Masahiro 正弘, 昌弘, 正博, まさひろ m Japanese From Japanese
正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" or
昌 (masa) meaning "flourish, prosper" combined with
弘 (hiro) meaning "enlarge, expand". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Masaki 正樹, 政樹, 真樹, まさき m Japanese From Japanese
正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" and
樹 (ki) meaning "tree", as well as other combinations of kanji having the same reading.
Masako 雅子, 正子, まさこ f Japanese From Japanese
雅 (masa) meaning "elegant, graceful" or
正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". Masako (1963-) is the current empress consort of Japan. This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji.
Masami 成美, 正美, まさみ f & m Japanese From Japanese
成 (masa) meaning "become" or
正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" combined with
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji.
Masao 正雄, 正夫, 政雄, 政男, まさお m Japanese From Japanese
正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" or
政 (masa) meaning "government" combined with
雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly" or
夫 (o) meaning "man, husband". This name can be formed from other kanji combinations as well.
Masaru 勝, 優, まさる m Japanese From Japanese
勝 (masaru) meaning "victory" or
優 (masaru) meaning "excellence". Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.
Masashi 政志, 雅志, 正志, 雅史, まさし m Japanese From Japanese
政 (masa) meaning "government" or
雅 (masa) meaning "elegant, graceful" combined with
志 (shi) meaning "will, purpose". Many other kanji combinations can form this name as well.
Masato 正人, 雅人, 真人, まさと m Japanese From Japanese
正 (masa) meaning "right, proper",
雅 (masa) meaning "elegant, graceful" or
真 (masa) meaning "real, genuine, true" combined with
人 (to) meaning "person". Other combinations of kanji that have the same pronunciation can also form this name.
Masayuki 正幸, 正之, 正行, まさゆき m Japanese From Japanese
正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" combined with
幸 (yuki) meaning "happiness, good luck" or
之 (yuki), a possessive marker. Other kanji combinations can form this name as well.
Masuyo 益世, ますよ f Japanese From Japanese
益 (masu) meaning "profit, benefit" and
世 (yo) meaning "world". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Mayu 真優, 満夕, まゆ f Japanese From Japanese
真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine" or
満 (ma) meaning "full" combined with
優 (yu) meaning "excellence, superiority, gentleness" or
夕 (yu) meaning "evening". This name can also be constructed from other kanji combinations.
Mayumi 1 真弓, 真由美, まゆみ f Japanese From Japanese
真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine" combined with
弓 (yumi) meaning "archery bow" or
由 (yu) meaning "reason, cause" and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". This name can also be constructed from other kanji combinations.
Megumi 恵, 愛, めぐみ f Japanese From Japanese
恵 (megumi) meaning "favour, benefit" or
愛 (megumi) meaning "love, affection", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations that have the same reading. It is often written using the hiragana writing system.
Mei 2 芽依, 芽生, 芽衣, めい f Japanese From Japanese
芽 (me) meaning "bud, sprout" combined with
依 (i) meaning "rely on",
生 (i) meaning "life" or
衣 (i) meaning "clothing, garment". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Michi 1 道, みち m & f Japanese From Japanese
道 (michi) meaning "path". Other kanji can also form this name.
Michiko 美智子, みちこ f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful",
智 (chi) meaning "wisdom, intellect" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". This name can also be comprised of other combinations of kanji.
Midori 緑, みどり f Japanese From Japanese
緑 (midori) meaning "green", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations that have the same pronunciation.
Mieko 美恵子, みえこ f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful",
恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji can also combine to form this name.
Miharu 美春, 美晴, みはる f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and
春 (haru) meaning "spring". Other combinations of similar-sounding kanji characters can form this name as well.
Miho 2 美穂, 美保, みほ f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and
穂 (ho) meaning "grain" or
保 (ho) meaning "protect, maintain". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Mika 2 美香, 美加, みか f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" combined with
香 (ka) meaning "fragrance" or
加 (ka) meaning "increase". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Miki 美紀, みき f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and
紀 (ki) meaning "chronicle". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Miku 美空, 美久, 未来, みく f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" combined with
空 (ku) meaning "sky" or
久 (ku) meaning "long time". It can also come from a nanori reading of
未来 (mirai) meaning "future". Other kanji combinations are possible as well.
Minako 美奈子, みなこ f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful",
奈 (na), a phonetic character, and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Minami 南, 美波, みなみ f & m Japanese From Japanese
南 (minami) meaning "south", or from
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and
波 (nami) meaning "wave". This name can also be formed from other kanji characters.
Minato 港, 湊, みなと m & f Japanese From Japanese
港 (minato) or
湊 (minato) both meaning "harbour", as well as other combinations of kanji having the same pronunciation.
Minoru 実, みのる m & f Japanese From Japanese
実 (minoru) meaning "to bear fruit", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations with the same pronunciation.
Mio 1 美桜, 美緒, 澪, みお f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" combined with
桜 (o) meaning "cherry blossom" or
緒 (o) meaning "thread". It can also come from
澪 (mio) meaning "waterway, channel", or other kanji or kanji combinations.
Misaki 美咲, みさき f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and
咲 (saki) meaning "blossom". This name can be formed from other combinations of kanji as well.
Misao 操, みさお m & f Japanese From Japanese
操 (misao) meaning "chastity, honour". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji.
Mitsuaki 光昭, みつあき m Japanese From Japanese
光 (mitsu) meaning "light" and
昭 (aki) meaning "bright, luminous". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Mitsuki 美月, 光希, みつき f & m Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and
月 (tsuki) meaning "moon". It can also come from
光 (mitsu) meaning "light" and
希 (ki) meaning "hope", as well as several other kanji combinations.
Mitsuko 光子, みつこ f Japanese From Japanese
光 (mitsu) meaning "light" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Mitsuo 光男, 光雄, 光夫, みつお m Japanese From Japanese
光 (mitsu) meaning "light" combined with
男 (o) meaning "male, man" or
雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Mitsuru 充, 満, みつる m Japanese From Japanese
充 (mitsuru) meaning "to fill" or
満 (mitsuru) meaning "full". This name can also be formed from other kanji characters.
Miu 美羽, みう f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and
羽 (u) meaning "feather". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Miyako 美夜子, みやこ f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful",
夜 (ya) meaning "night" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". This name can be formed from other combinations of kanji as well.
Miyo 美代, みよ f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and
代 (yo) meaning "generation", or other kanji combinations having the same reading.
Miyoko 美代子, みよこ f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful",
代 (yo) meaning "generation" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Miyu 美優, 美結, 実優, 美夕, みゆ f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" or
実 (mi) meaning "fruit, good result, truth" combined with
優 (yu) meaning "excellence, superiority, gentleness" or
結 (yu) meaning "tie, bind" or
夕 (yu) meaning "evening". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Miyuki 美幸, 美雪, みゆき f Japanese From Japanese
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" combined with
幸 (yuki) meaning "happiness, good luck" or
雪 (yuki) meaning "snow". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Mizuki 瑞希, みずき f Japanese From Japanese
瑞 (mizu) meaning "felicitous omen, auspicious" and
希 (ki) meaning "hope", besides other kanji combinations.
Moe 2 萌, もえ f Japanese From Japanese
萌 (moe) meaning "bud, sprout". Other kanji with the same reading can also form this name.
Momoka 百花, 桃花, 桃香, ももか f Japanese From Japanese
百 (momo) meaning "hundred" or
桃 (momo) meaning "peach" combined with
花 (ka) meaning "flower" or
香 (ka) meaning "fragrance". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Momoko 百子, 桃子, ももこ f Japanese From Japanese
百 (momo) meaning "hundred" or
桃 (momo) meaning "peach" combined with
子 (ko) meaning "child". This name can be constructed from other kanji combinations as well.
Moriko 森子, もりこ f Japanese From Japanese
森 (mori) meaning "forest" and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Nagi 2 凪, なぎ f & m Japanese From Japanese
凪 (nagi) meaning "calm", or other kanji characters with the same pronunciation.
Nagisa 渚, 凪咲, 凪沙, なぎさ f & m Japanese From Japanese
渚 (nagisa) meaning "beach, shore". It can also come from
凪 (nagi) meaning "calm" combined with
咲 (sa) meaning "blossom" or
沙 (sa) meaning "sand". Other kanji or combinations of kanji characters can form this name too.
Nami 奈美, なみ f Japanese From Japanese
奈 (na), a phonetic character, and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other combinations of similar-sounding kanji characters can also form this name.
Nana 2 菜奈, 奈菜, 菜々, 奈々, なな f Japanese From Japanese
菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" and/or
奈 (na), a phonetic character. The characters can be in either order or the same character can be duplicated, as indicated by the symbol
々. Other kanji with the same pronunciations can also be used to form this name.
Nanako 菜々子, ななこ f Japanese From Japanese
菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" duplicated and
子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible as well.
Nanami 七海, 菜々美, ななみ f Japanese From Japanese
七 (nana) meaning "seven" and
海 (mi) meaning "sea". It can also come from
菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" duplicated and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Nao 直, 奈央, 奈緒, なお f & m Japanese From Japanese
直 (nao) meaning "straight, direct" or from a combination of
奈 (na), a phonetic character, and
央 (o) meaning "center". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.
Naoki 直樹, なおき m Japanese From Japanese
直 (nao) meaning "straight, direct" and
樹 (ki) meaning "tree", as well as other combinations of different kanji with the same pronunciations.
Naoko 直子, なおこ f Japanese From Japanese
直 (nao) meaning "straight, direct" and
子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.
Naomi 2 直美, 直己, なおみ f & m Japanese From Japanese
直 (nao) meaning "straight, direct" combined with
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" (usually feminine) or
己 (mi) meaning "self" (usually masculine). Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
... [more] Naoya 直也, 直哉, なおや m Japanese From Japanese
直 (nao) meaning "straight, direct, honest" combined with
也 (ya) meaning "to be" or
哉 (ya) meaning "exclamation". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Naruhito 徳仁, なるひと m Japanese From Japanese
徳 (naru) meaning "virtue" and
仁 (hito) meaning "compassionate". Naruhito (1960-) is the current emperor of Japan. Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Natsuki 菜月, 夏希, なつき f Japanese From Japanese
菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" and
月 (tsuki) meaning "moon". Alternatively, it can come from
夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" and
希 (ki) meaning "hope". Other kanji combinations can form this name as well.
Natsuko 夏子, なつこ f Japanese From Japanese
夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" and
子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.
Natsumi 夏美, 菜摘, なつみ f Japanese From Japanese
夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" and
美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". It can also come from
菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" and
摘 (tsumi) meaning "pick, pluck". Other kanji combinations are possible.