Japanese Girl Names With Meanings
287 names with meanings and origins.
A Japanese name's meaning depends on the characters (kanji) chosen. The meanings shown here are common ones. These 287 Japanese girl names (including unisex names) are listed A to Z; use the letter links to jump to a starting letter.
Top picks
Girl · Japanese · “Child of love”
Girl · Japanese · “Brightness”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name for girls that can mean light, bright, or the iris flower depending on the kanji.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Bright, clear”
Girl · Japanese · “In Japanese, this name refers to the apricot fruit. It is a feminine name often associated with the sweetness and ripeness of the season.”
Girl · Japanese · “Hollyhock; blue”
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”
Girl · Japanese · “Colorful, woven”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name that combines characters often interpreted as a child of wisdom, grace, or intelligence.”
Girl · Japanese · “In Japanese, this name can mean near. In a Nigerian (Igbo) context, it means God is supreme.”
Girl · Japanese · “This Japanese female name translates to a thousand summers, evoking a sense of longevity and warmth.”
Girl · Japanese · “This Japanese female name means a thousand generations or eternal. it conveys a wish for longevity and a lasting legacy.”
Girl · Japanese · “Beautiful blessing”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese feminine name meaning a blessed and beautiful child. It is composed of kanji representing prosperity, beauty, and childhood.”
Girl · Japanese · “Child with a collar. the suffix -ko means child”
Girl · Japanese · “Distant, spring flower”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning superior generations, reflecting a hope for excellent descendants and family lineage.”
Girl · Japanese · “Sunlight; greens”
Unisex · Japanese · “sunny place”
Girl · Japanese · “Long-lasting.”
Girl · Japanese · “Maple”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning tortoise-child. The tortoise is a traditional symbol for longevity and a long, healthy life.”
Girl · Japanese · “Of Japanese origin, this name signifies many generations of the tortoise, symbolizing longevity.”
Girl · Japanese · “Variant of kami. lord; derived from names like kamelia and kamille”
Girl · Japanese · “Variant of kami. lord; derived from names like kamelia and kamille”
Girl · Japanese · “Fragrance”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese feminine name meaning mist or misty. It is a poetic name often associated with the soft, ethereal beauty of natural landscapes.”
Girl · Japanese · “Blessed child”
Girl · Japanese · “Named after the yellow Japanese rose, this name is derived from the plant genus Kerria, which was named for botanist William Kerr.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name that translates beautifully to a field of chrysanthemums.”
Girl · Japanese · “Kilala is a sweet name, perfect for a child who will have a special connection and be one with the cats.”
Unisex · Japanese · “She who is without equal; secret (algonquin)”
Girl · Japanese · “This Japanese feminine name translates to a child without equal, signifying a person who is unique or peerless.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning a child who meets the world with happiness.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning pure or happy generations. It reflects a hope for a lineage characterized by clarity and joy.”
Girl · Japanese · “In Japanese, this name means little flower. It is also associated with a Sioux word meaning swift.”
Girl · Japanese · “little spring”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name that can mean stork or night, depending on the kanji used.”
Girl · Japanese · “A female name of Japanese origin that translates to little cherry tree. It evokes the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning long or continued beauty. It symbolizes an aesthetic grace that endures throughout time.”
Girl · Japanese · “Of Japanese origin, this name translates to child from the country. It suggests a deep connection to one's native land or hometown.”
Girl · Japanese · “Truth child; may. in roman mythology maia: (source of the month may) was goddess of spring growth”
Girl · Japanese · “Honest child.”
Girl · Japanese · “Innocence”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning 'true bow', specifically referring to the bow used in the art of archery.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese female name meaning gateway. It is also used to describe a gracefully drooping flower.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning already prosperous. It reflects a wish for a child to live a life of abundance and success.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning 'moon of the third night,' referring to the beautiful waxing crescent moon.”
Girl · Japanese · “Three trees together; abbreviation of michaela;micaela; mikaela; mikayla; mychaela; mikella. feminine of michael, meaning gift from god”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name that translates to the child of the mountain peak, symbolizing height and nature.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese female name meaning 'beautiful white peak of the mountain,' suggesting serenity and strength.”
Girl · Japanese · “Beautiful cherry blossom”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name that translates to a peaceful temple of grace. It evokes a sense of spiritual tranquility and refined beauty.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning the silence of deep snow. It evokes a peaceful, serene, and wintry landscape.”
Girl · Japanese · “Seven seas”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning a child of faith or a trustworthy child, emphasizing reliability and belief.”
Girl · Japanese · “Doctrine child.”
Unisex · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning trust. It is also used as a shortened form of names like Raimundo in other cultures.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Lotus”
Unisex · Japanese · “Powerful, wealthy. an old danish name from the viking age..”
Unisex · Japanese · “Jasmine child”
Girl · Japanese · “Dignified; cold”
Girl · Japanese · “Dissolved”
Girl · Japanese · “Kind”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning a flower full of color, suggesting a vibrant and blooming personality.”
Girl · Japanese · “Rice wine sake.”
Girl · Japanese · “Cherry blossom”
Girl · Japanese · “This Japanese name means 'to maintain one's original intention' or 'will,' representing steadfastness and focus.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Sky”
Girl · Japanese · “This Japanese name traditionally refers to a child who was abandoned or a foundling. It reflects historical naming customs involving protection through symbolic rejection.”
Girl · Japanese · “Little bell.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name that translates to a branch of a little bell, combining nature and musical imagery.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Taji is a surname meaning 'silver and yellow color'. A bright and precious name for your baby.”
Girl · Japanese · “Tall honorable.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese female name that translates to treasure or precious stones, signifying something of great value.”
Girl · Japanese · “Let people see benefit; abbreviation of thomasina and tamara”
Unisex · Japanese · “Bending branch.”
Girl · Japanese · “Many lakes;many rivers; an astrological name, feminine of taurus the bull”
Unisex · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning time of opportunity, suggesting a life filled with favorable moments and potential.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese feminine name that means eternally constant or evergreen, symbolizing longevity and steadfastness.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning wealth and longevity. It combines characters that express the wish for a long life filled with prosperity.”
Girl · Japanese · “This Japanese name means a child born into a wealthy or prosperous family, symbolizing a life of abundance.”
Girl · Japanese · “Mirror image.”
Girl · Japanese · “Tsheyka is a lovely name, a mirrored image variant of Toshiko, reflecting beauty and uniqueness.”
Girl · Japanese · “In Japanese culture, this name refers to the stork, a bird that symbolizes the wish for a long life.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese feminine name meaning plum blossom child, combining the symbol of the plum tree with the suffix for child.”
Girl · Japanese · “Of Japanese origin, this name means from the homeland. It signifies a deep connection to one's place of birth or ancestral roots.”
Girl · Japanese · “Cultivating.”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name traditionally given to a female child born during the evening hours.”
Girl · Japanese · “Binding; gentle clothing”
Girl · Japanese · “Snow, happiness”
Girl · Japanese · “Gentle moon”
Girl · Japanese · “A Japanese name meaning pleasantly scented or excellent flower. It suggests a person with a gentle and fragrant presence.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Meditation”
Unisex · Japanese · “Love.”
Girl · Japanese · “Red.”
Girl · Japanese · “Bright helper.”
Girl · Japanese · “Beauty of dawn.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Born in autumn.”
Girl · Japanese · “Spring flower.”
Girl · Japanese · “Charming grace.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Buddha of Infinite Light”
Girl · Japanese · “Older sister.”
Girl · Japanese · “Love, affection”
Girl · Japanese · “Morning valley”
Girl · Japanese · “Meeting.”
Girl · Japanese · “Damask pattern.”
Girl · Japanese · “Iris.”
Girl · Japanese · “Thistle flower.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Catalpa tree”
Unisex · Japanese · “Blossom.”
Girl · Japanese · “Thousand flowers”
Girl · Japanese · “Clever wisdom.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Pledge.”
Girl · Japanese · “Thousand years.”
Girl · Japanese · “Butterfly.”
Girl · Japanese · “Sacred one.”
Unisex · Japanese · “One love”
Girl · Japanese · “From the name erica.”
Girl · Japanese · “Child of the dawn”
Girl · Japanese · “Delight.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Wisteria (flower)”
Unisex · Japanese · “Field.”
Girl · Japanese · “Born in winter.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Spring.”
Girl · Japanese · “Silver.”
Girl · Japanese · “Righteous”
Unisex · Japanese · “Eight (lucky number)”
Girl · Japanese · “Beach”
Girl · Japanese · “Spring time bay.”
Unisex · Japanese · “First born.”
Girl · Japanese · “First born.”
Girl · Japanese · “Colorful flower”
Girl · Japanese · “Sparkling light”
Girl · Japanese · “Generous, tolerant”
Girl · Japanese · “Magnanimous.”
Girl · Japanese · “Open plain.”
Girl · Japanese · “Blue eyes.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Star.”
Girl · Japanese · “Star.”
Girl · Japanese · “Nourishing.”
Girl · Japanese · “Successful one.”
Girl · Japanese · “Rice plant”
Girl · Japanese · “Thread.”
Girl · Japanese · “Rock.”
Girl · Japanese · “Flower.”
Girl · Japanese · “Grandfather, respected elder”
Girl · Japanese · “Tenderness.”
Girl · Japanese · “Mirror.”
Girl · Japanese · “Little dragon.”
Girl · Japanese · “Shell of the sea”
Girl · Japanese · “Forgiveness.”
Girl · Japanese · “Forgiveness.”
Girl · Japanese · “Persimmon; a type of fruit”
Unisex · Japanese · “Turtle, long life symbol”
Girl · Japanese · “Paper girl.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Joyful.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Flower sound; law”
Girl · Japanese · “Fragrant.”
Girl · Japanese · “Paper umbrella; traditional”
Girl · Japanese · “Deer.”
Girl · Japanese · “Worthy.”
Girl · Japanese · “Victorious.”
Girl · Japanese · “Victorious beauty”
Girl · Japanese · “River.”
Girl · Japanese · “Hair ornament.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Harmonious beauty; peaceful beauty”
Girl · Japanese · “Rapture.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Shout, yell (martial arts term)”
Unisex · Japanese · “Fortunate.”
Girl · Japanese · “Silk cloth.”
Girl · Japanese · “Born on a border.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Amber; jewel”
Girl · Japanese · “Little one”
Girl · Japanese · “Little tree”
Girl · Japanese · “Rice.”
Girl · Japanese · “Nuts.”
Girl · Japanese · “Rising sun.”
Girl · Japanese · “Harp.”
Girl · Japanese · “Small bird; songbird”
Unisex · Japanese · “Tree branches.”
Girl · Japanese · “Snow.”
Girl · Japanese · “Bear.”
Girl · Japanese · “Braid.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Country; land; nation”
Girl · Japanese · “Treasure house.”
Girl · Japanese · “Chestnut.”
Girl · Japanese · “Mulberry tree.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Cooperation; village”
Girl · Japanese · “Mirror.”
Girl · Japanese · “Bright companion.”
Girl · Japanese · “Fortunate one.”
Girl · Japanese · “Truthful child.”
Girl · Japanese · “Real beauty.”
Girl · Japanese · “Circle.”
Girl · Japanese · “From the sea.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Myself.”
Girl · Japanese · “Straight forward.”
Girl · Japanese · “Sand.”
Girl · Japanese · “Justice.”
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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