785 Japanese Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Japanese girl names are often inspired by nature and its elements, such as seasons, trees, and flowers. They reflect the culture’s strong connection with mother nature. Japanese names also reflect human virtues and values that reflect the country’s history and traditions. These names, as with names from many other cultures, have meanings that symbolize positive human traits and elements from nature. For feminine names, the suffixes -mi (beautiful), -ko (child), and -ka (fragrance) have also become quite popular as of late. For example, a name like Michi has multiple meanings, including ‘intelligence.’ Adding a ‘ko’ will make it Michiko, which means ‘an intelligent child.’ Two-syllable names that were popular before the 1980s are in trend again. So are short names, such as Mei, Rio, and Rei, but they have no meaning. You could assign any meaning you like to these names by adding suffixes. These would then be considered modern names, free from any association with the past. Japanese names are mainly created using kanji characters. Kanji began as pictures but changed into characters over time (1). A kanji name can be pronounced or written in multiple ways (2). Parents can create innumerable combinations of kanji to come up with a unique name for their child. These characters also allow parents to create variations that help add depth and complexity to their child’s name. There is a current trend of blending old Japanese names with fashionable suffixes. However, traditional Japanese baby girl names like Sakura (cherry blossom), Yuki (snow), and Hana (flower) continue to capture parents’ fascination. Such names not only stand for nature but also represent beauty. If you are looking for more such delightful Japanese girl names, we have you covered. Below is our unique collection of the most charming names, both popular from previous times and recent years, with their meanings.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Kimari		Unisex	Unrestricted; Without limits
Kimi		Girl	Peerless
Kimika		Girl	Noble
Kimiko		Girl	Noble child
Kimmi		Girl	Righteous
Kimura		Unisex	Tree village
Kin		Unisex	Golden
Kio		Unisex	Brave; Majestic; Strong
Kioka		Girl	Mirror
Kioko		Girl	Who shares the happiness with the world
Kirika		Girl	Fog; Flower; Incense; Summer
Kisa		Unisex	Kitty; Little cat
Kita		Girl	North
Kitai		Unisex	Hopeful, determined, strong
Kitiara		Girl	Blade from the north
Kiwa		Girl	She is born on the borderline
Kiyara		Girl	Pure; Clear like a crystal
Kiyo		Unisex	Purity or pure
Kiyoko		Girl	Holy Child
Kiyomi		Girl	Pure, beautiful, pure beauty
Kiyori		Unisex	Pure beauty
Koe		Unisex	Voice; Sound
Koemi		Unisex	Journey of beauty and love
Koge		Girl	Scented flower
Kohaku		Unisex	Amber
Koki		Unisex	Time of joy; Happiness
Koko		Girl	Night; Black foot
Konan		Unisex	Strong-willed and determined
Koneko		Unisex	Kitten; Baby cat
Kosuke		Unisex	Kosuke means The Rising Sun
Kotone		Unisex	Sound of the koto
Kotori		Unisex	Little bird
Kozue		Girl	Kozue means Chinesee Black Pine, a Tree
Krillin		Unisex	Short, Strong, Courageous
Kujo		Unisex	Wednesday born
Kuma		Unisex	Bear
Kumi		Girl	Kumi means Forever Beautiful
Kumiko		Girl	Kumiko means Companion Child
Kura		Girl	The name means Treasure House
Kurenai		Girl	Crimson; Deep red
Kuri		Girl	Kuri means Chestnut
Kuromi		Unisex	Mysterious; Dark; Cute
Kurumi		Unisex	Walnut; Black Walnut
Kyari		Unisex	Energetic; Charming; Unique
Kyo		Unisex	Village; Unite; Apricot
Kyoka		Unisex	Respectful flower; Mirror flower
Kyoko		Girl	Mirror
Kyomi		Unisex	Pure, beautiful spirit
Kyona		Girl	Strong; Unique
Kyoto		Unisex	Imperial capital
Kyou		Unisex	Capital city
Lenalee		Unisex	Graceful and beautiful
Liella		Unisex	I have a God
Lucario		Unisex	Fighting aura Pokémon
Luffy		Unisex	Energetic, adventurous, determined
Lunamaria		Girl	Moon-loving; Adorer of the moon
Lusamine		Unisex	Beauty; Light
Machiko		Girl	A fortunate child
Madara		Unisex	Mother Earth
Madoka		Unisex	Circle; Roundness
Maeda		Unisex	Surname of Japanese origin
Maeko		Girl	The child of truth
Maemi		Girl	A truthful smile
Maho		Girl	One who always tells the truth; An honest person
Mai		Girl	Water; Love; Dance
Maiki		Unisex	Powerful; Brave
Maiko		Girl	A child that has a love for dancing
Maiya		Girl	Rice valley
Makaira		Girl	One who brings Happiness
Maki		Unisex	Hill
Makiko		Girl	A child of the one who is true
Makita		Unisex	Hardworking and industrious
Mako		Girl	A woman who is grateful and truthful
Makoto		Unisex	A sincere person
Mameha		Girl	Name of the Geaisha
Mamiko		Girl	She who is a daughter of the sea
Mana		Unisex	One who is full of spirit
Manami		Unisex	Beautiful love
Mao		Girl	A real and genuine girl
Mari		Girl	Donation; Mother; Genuine; Village
Mariko		Girl	Genuine; Child
Marri		Girl	A ball; An elegant dance party
Masae		Girl	One who is blessed with elegance
Masaki		Girl	True brightness
Masako		Girl	A truthful, honest child
Masami		Girl	To become beautiful
Masaya		Unisex	Prosperous and joyful
Masumi		Girl	A woman of true purity and beauty
Mayu		Unisex	Graceful, gentle, beautiful
Mayuka		Girl	Graceful; Gentle; Beautiful
Mayuko		Girl	A child of Mayu
Mayumi		Girl	Beautiful; Genuine; Reason
Meeko		Unisex	Coyote-like, mischievous
Megumi		Girl	Blessing or grace
Mei		Girl	Beautiful; Chinese plum
Michi		Unisex	Street; Path
Michiko		Girl	Child of beauty and wisdom
Michiru		Unisex	To rise; To fill
Midna		Girl	Mysterious twilight princess
Midori		Girl	Green

Infographic: Beautiful Japanese Names For Your Adorable Girl

Japanese baby girl names are often connected to nature. Trees and flowers mostly inspire these names. These names may also represent qualities such as beauty, elegance, and grace. If you are looking for beautiful Japanese baby names for your daughter, you may want to look at the infographic below.

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