What origin is the name Eimei?

Eimei comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Eimei?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Eimei — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Eimei

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Eimei

Eimei

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Eimei is a Japanese boy's name meaning "A Japanese name meaning eternal brightness, combining roots for prosperity or eternity with light. It denotes a life of constant radiance".

Eimei is written 英明 and is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning "A Japanese name meaning eternal brightness, combining roots for prosperity or eternity with light. It denotes a life of constant radiance". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: 英明
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Eimei mean?

A Japanese name meaning eternal brightness, combining roots for prosperity or eternity with light. It denotes a life of constant radiance.

How popular is Eimei?

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Written as 英明

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What does Eimei mean?

Eimei is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "A Japanese name meaning eternal brightness, combining roots for prosperity or eternity with light. It denotes a life of constant radiance.".

How popular is Eimei?

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Sister names that go with Eimei

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Eimei.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Eimei at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: E
Ends with: -ei
Vowels: 4 of 5 letters

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Which names have a similar meaning to Eimei?

Eimei means "A Japanese name meaning eternal brightness, combining roots for prosperity or eternity with light. It denotes a life of constant radiance." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)