Japanese Boy Names With Meanings
228 names with meanings and origins.
A Japanese name's meaning depends on the characters (kanji) chosen. The meanings shown here are common ones. These 228 Japanese boy names (including unisex names) are listed A to Z; use the letter links to jump to a starting letter.
Top picks
Boy · Japanese · “In the morning; bright shining field; beautiful sunrise/dawn”
Unisex · Japanese · “Bright, clear”
Unisex · Japanese · “Born at dawn; physician. asa was the name of an old testament king of judah, and after disuse, the name was revived by 17th century puritans. famous bearer: historian asa briggs.healer”
Boy · Japanese · “In Japanese mythology, this is the name of the god of war and one of the Seven Lucky Gods. He is a protector and a guardian of Buddhist law.”
Boy · Japanese · “Great glory”
Boy · Japanese · “This name is associated with 'field gathering,' bringing a sense of community and nature. It carries a charming, down-to-earth appeal.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning a bequest from ancestors, representing a legacy or something handed down through generations.”
Boy · Japanese · “In Japanese mythology, Ebisu is the revered god of labor, commerce, and luck, often associated with fishermen.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning beginning, first, or origin. It is often given to the first-born son to represent a new start.”
Boy · Japanese · “Spring; sunlight”
Boy · Japanese · “Shining sun”
Boy · Japanese · “Sun flying”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name for males that refers to a person of great wisdom or a clever individual, highlighting intellectual brightness and capability.”
Boy · Japanese · “Shine, to shine.”
Unisex · Japanese · “sunny place”
Boy · Japanese · “Generous; prosperous”
Boy · Japanese · “Generous, prosperous”
Boy · Japanese · “Vigorous robust.”
Boy · Japanese · “tree”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name traditionally given to a tenth son. It is associated with best wishes and the concept of longevity.”
Boy · Japanese · “Ocean, sea”
Boy · Japanese · “Form of kuan-yin who was chinese buddhist deity of mercy”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese male name that translates to one's masculine power or capability. It represents strength and personal potential.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name that translates to mist. Depending on the kanji used, it can also signify a clear fragrance or beautiful haze.”
Boy · Japanese · “Intelligent second son”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name for a second son who sees with insight. The name combines elements meaning second, son, and enlightened.”
Boy · Japanese · “healthy and stout”
Unisex · Japanese · “She who is without equal; secret (algonquin)”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning golden. It can also refer to the top of a cliff, blending precious metal imagery with natural landscape.”
Boy · Japanese · “This Japanese name describes a person who knows his own mind and possesses self-awareness.”
Boy · Japanese · “Noble; precious (Japanese); young lion (Sanskrit)”
Boy · Japanese · “Quiet child.”
Boy · Japanese · “Filial piety.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning a third-born son who is ten thousand-fold strong.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning the first son of Masa, following traditional naming customs based on birth order and lineage.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese male name that translates to a man with the strength of three thousand. It implies great power and endurance.”
Boy · Japanese · “Main branch.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning three trees together. It uses kanji to represent a small, cohesive grove of trees.”
Boy · Japanese · “Straight tree.”
Boy · Japanese · “Naoto is a Japanese male name meaning one who is honest. The name is composed of kanji that typically signify straightness, truth, and a sincere personality.”
Boy · Japanese · “Of Japanese origin, this name translates to a powerful whirlpool. It is famously associated with the energetic protagonist of a popular manga series.”
Boy · Japanese · “Born in summer.”
Boy · Japanese · “Daylight. surname; of the lord; abbreviation of nicholas. mythological nike was greek goddess of victory and root origin of nicholas”
Boy · Japanese · “Daylight surname; abbreviation of nicholas. mythological nike was greek goddess of victory and root origin of nicholas”
Boy · Japanese · “This Japanese name means an example of happiness. It describes a person who lives as a model of joy and positive fortune.”
Unisex · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning trust. It is also used as a shortened form of names like Raimundo in other cultures.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name that characterizes a person who is cool, calm, well-groomed, and maintains a composed demeanor.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Lotus”
Boy · Japanese · “Third link or third son; laurel abbreviation of lorenzo”
Unisex · Japanese · “Powerful, wealthy. an old danish name from the viking age..”
Unisex · Japanese · “Jasmine child”
Boy · Japanese · “Land”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name that translates to the white crest of a wave. it captures a specific, beautiful moment of movement in the ocean.”
Boy · Japanese · “In Japanese history, this term refers to a samurai who has no lord or master, symbolizing independence and wandering.”
Boy · Japanese · “Refreshing, cool”
Boy · Japanese · “Saku is a thoughtful name, meaning 'remembrance of the lord.' It suggests a reflective and spiritual nature.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning he whose name is God. It is a variant form of the name Samuel.”
Boy · Japanese · “Saniiro means "Praise, admirable." This name evokes a wonderful sense of being worthy of admiration and acclaim.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning lawful or one who manages affairs of state. it implies a person of justice and order.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name for males that traditionally identifies the first-born son of a father named Shige.”
Boy · Japanese · “Truth”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning the first-born son of Shin, combining 'Shin' with the kanji for one.”
Boy · Japanese · “This Japanese name refers to a flat and level field, suggesting a sense of openness and balance in the landscape.”
Boy · Japanese · “soaring”
Boy · Japanese · “This Japanese male name traditionally means the first son of Shun. It is a generational name often given to the eldest male child in a family.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Sky”
Boy · Japanese · “suddenly flowing”
Boy · Japanese · “Sudden, big”
Boy · Japanese · “This Japanese masculine name traditionally carries the meaning of being complacent, satisfied, or loyal.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese masculine name that signifies being right, correct, or accurate in one's actions and character.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Taji is a surname meaning 'silver and yellow color'. A bright and precious name for your baby.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning strong like bamboo. It symbolizes resilience and flexibility, qualities highly valued in Japanese culture.”
Boy · Japanese · “Fierce warrior; bamboo”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning plunging waterfall, representing the strength and beauty of falling water.”
Boy · Japanese · “Artisan”
Boy · Japanese · “This Japanese name translates to a forerunner or pathfinder, suggesting one who clears a new way for others.”
Boy · Japanese · “This Japanese name refers to a high-valued second son, combining traditional birth order markers with positive attributes.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Bending branch.”
Boy · Japanese · “Big boy; terran means earthman. variants are contemporary rhyming blends of ter- plus darin”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name that describes someone who is righteous and governs well.”
Boy · Japanese · “This Japanese name carries the meaning of being righteous and maintaining a well-governed life.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning established or regulated, suggesting a person with a grounded and orderly nature.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name for males that signifies being strong, formidable, and brave in character.”
Unisex · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning time of opportunity, suggesting a life filled with favorable moments and potential.”
Boy · Japanese · “Wings”
Boy · Japanese · “Great harmony”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese masculine name that traditionally means guarding the gate, implying a sense of protection and duty.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name that can mean one who gets what he wants. It often carries connotations of happiness, snow, or a boy who achieves his desires.”
Boy · Japanese · “Gentle person”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese male name that describes an individual who is a great, grand, or magnificent hero.”
Boy · Japanese · “A Japanese name that can mean gentle or to see above. The meaning varies based on the kanji characters used.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Meditation”
Unisex · Japanese · “Love.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Born in autumn.”
Boy · Japanese · “Bright m child.”
Boy · Japanese · “Bright.”
Boy · Japanese · “Bright boy.”
Boy · Japanese · “Bright.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Buddha of Infinite Light”
Unisex · Japanese · “Catalpa tree”
Boy · Japanese · “Ten thousand blessings”
Boy · Japanese · “Banana plant”
Boy · Japanese · “Enjoys peace.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Blossom.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Pledge.”
Boy · Japanese · “Good fortune.”
Boy · Japanese · “Long-lived”
Boy · Japanese · “Loyalty, fidelity”
Boy · Japanese · “Big help.”
Boy · Japanese · “Splendid man”
Boy · Japanese · “Prosperous child”
Unisex · Japanese · “One love”
Boy · Japanese · “Prosperity”
Boy · Japanese · “Prosperous valley”
Boy · Japanese · “Gift”
Boy · Japanese · “Blessed prize”
Boy · Japanese · “Harmonious path”
Boy · Japanese · “Immovable wisdom”
Boy · Japanese · “Wind tree”
Unisex · Japanese · “Wisteria (flower)”
Unisex · Japanese · “Field.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Spring.”
Boy · Japanese · “Sky.”
Boy · Japanese · “Fifth.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Eight (lucky number)”
Boy · Japanese · “Noble crane”
Unisex · Japanese · “First born.”
Boy · Japanese · “Excellent rice paddy”
Boy · Japanese · “Excellent”
Boy · Japanese · “Broad mindedjust.”
Boy · Japanese · “Secretive.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Star.”
Boy · Japanese · “Tall grain”
Boy · Japanese · “First son”
Boy · Japanese · “Meritorious.”
Boy · Japanese · “Crossbill bird”
Boy · Japanese · “Weasel”
Boy · Japanese · “Male who invites”
Boy · Japanese · “Spring”
Boy · Japanese · “Power.”
Boy · Japanese · “The second male.”
Boy · Japanese · “Freedom”
Boy · Japanese · “Enjoy cleanness.”
Boy · Japanese · “Farmer.”
Boy · Japanese · “Spread light.”
Boy · Japanese · “Shadow.”
Boy · Japanese · “Companion.”
Boy · Japanese · “Gateway.”
Boy · Japanese · “Joyful.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Turtle, long life symbol”
Unisex · Japanese · “Joyful.”
Boy · Japanese · “Zealous one.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Flower sound; law”
Unisex · Japanese · “Harmonious beauty; peaceful beauty”
Boy · Japanese · “Man of peace.”
Boy · Japanese · “Peaceful one.”
Boy · Japanese · “Lead cautiously.”
Boy · Japanese · “Blessed.”
Boy · Japanese · “Sharp, big boy.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Shout, yell (martial arts term)”
Boy · Japanese · “Hope.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Fortunate.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Amber; jewel”
Unisex · Japanese · “Tree branches.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Country; land; nation”
Unisex · Japanese · “Cooperation; village”
Boy · Japanese · “Sweet one.”
Boy · Japanese · “Sincere, honest.”
Boy · Japanese · “Earth.”
Boy · Japanese · “Rare, uncommon.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Myself.”
Boy · Japanese · “Broad-minded.”
Boy · Japanese · “Righteous.”
Boy · Japanese · “Justice.”
Boy · Japanese · “Pine.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Flower stalk.”
Boy · Japanese · “Bear fruit.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Light.”
Boy · Japanese · “Big boy.”
Boy · Japanese · “Forest boy.”
Boy · Japanese · “Straight.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Belief.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Workmans meadow.”
Boy · Japanese · “The thunder god.”
Boy · Japanese · “Thunder god.”
Boy · Japanese · “God of thunder.”
Boy · Japanese · “Virtuous.”
Boy · Japanese · “Apple.”
Boy · Japanese · “Peaceful forest.”
Boy · Japanese · “First son of ryo.”
Boy · Japanese · “Third son of ryo.”
Boy · Japanese · “Dragon.”
Boy · Japanese · “First son of ryu.”
Boy · Japanese · “A dragon.”
Boy · Japanese · “Third-born m.”
Boy · Japanese · “Fortunately born.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Happiness.”
Boy · Japanese · “First son of sei.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Force, truth.”
Boy · Japanese · “First son of sen.”
Japanese naming traditions
A Japanese name's meaning depends on the kanji chosen, and the same sound can be written many ways. Parents must pick characters from the official lists of common-use (jōyō) and name-use (jinmeiyō) kanji, and register the birth within 14 days. Many families count brush strokes using seimei handan, a fortune-telling method that checks the balance of strokes between the family and given names. Seasonal and nature characters, like 桜 (cherry blossom) or 翔 (soar), are popular, and girls' names often end in -ko or -mi, though trends change.
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