Japanese Boy Names Starting With K
34 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a Japanese boy's name that starts with K? Here are 34 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. A Japanese name's meaning depends on the characters (kanji) chosen. The meanings shown here are common ones.
Top picks
- Kenji — “Intelligent second son”
- Kaito — “Ocean, sea”
- Kenta — “healthy and stout”
- Keitaro — “Blessed.”
- Kazuya — “Peaceful one.”
- Kibou — “Hope.”
- Kisho — “This Japanese name describes a person who knows his own mind and possesses self-awareness.”
- Kichi — “Fortunate.”
- Kano — “A Japanese male name that translates to one's masculine power or capability. It represents strength and personal potential.”
- Kentaro — “Sharp, big boy.”
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 · “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”
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