785 Japanese Baby Girl Names With Meanings

The graceful harmony of tradition and modernity can be felt through these lovely names.

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• Aug 24, 2023

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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.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Midoriya	Unisex	Green valley
Mie	Girl	Three way division
Mieko	Girl	Brightness of the light
Mihana	Unisex	Beautiful flower
Mihoko	Girl	Child of shielded loveliness
Miiko	Unisex	Beautiful child
Mika	Girl	Beautiful fragrance
Mikai	Unisex	Strong, powerful, determined
Mikan	Girl	Orange; Tangerine
Mikasa	Girl	A Japanese hill name

Mikio	Unisex	Multiple trees or three trees
Mikiya	Unisex	Beautiful, intelligent, strong
Miku	Girl	Beautiful; Sky; Long time
Minako	Girl	Beautiful child
Minami	Girl	The one who lived in the south region; One who is from South
Mine	Girl	A will or desire to protect
Mino	Unisex	Strong; Eliable; Hardworking
Minori	Girl	Bright, small
Miona	Girl	Beautiful cherry blossom
Miori	Unisex	Beautiful; Noble; Graceful

Mirai	Girl	The future; The time that is yet to come
Mirin	Unisex	Joyful, serene, beloved
Misa	Girl	A beautiful bud or a beautiful sand
Misaki	Girl	Beautiful; Blossom
Misako	Girl	A fascinating child; Beautiful sea or sand
Misato	Unisex	Beauty, deep thinker, pure-hearted
Mishi	Unisex	Beautiful; Light
Mishima	Unisex	Beautiful island village
Miso	Unisex	Miso soup
Mitsu	Girl	Light

Mitsue	Girl	A shining light; A bright ray
Mitsuki	Girl	Beautiful moon
Miu	Girl	A beautiful feather
Miura	Unisex	Symbolic, agile, fearless
Miwa	Girl	Beautiful; Harmony; Three; Circle
Miya	Girl	A beautiful temple
Miyabi	Unisex	Elegance, refinement, grace
Miyagi	Unisex	Shrine; Palace; Festival
Miyah	Girl	The pregnant virgin; A sacred temple
Miyaka	Unisex	Beautiful night

Miyako	Girl	Beautiful, elegant, capital
Miyo	Unisex	A Beautiful and charming child
Miyoko	Unisex	A child of a beautiful generation
Miyoshi	Unisex	Beautiful; Beneficial; Good fortune
Miyu	Girl	A beautiful truth; Gentleness
Miyuki	Unisex	Beautiful snow
Mizu	Unisex	Water
Mizuki	Girl	Auspicious; Hope
Mochi	Unisex	A type of Japanese rice cake made from mochigome, a type of short-grain glutinous rice
Moe	Girl	Mother Mary; The Holy Virgin; An unmarried girl

Moji	Unisex	I woke up
Moki	Unisex	Deer
Momiji	Girl	Red leaves; The maple tree
Momo	Unisex	Peach in Japanese
Momoka	Girl	Hundreds of flowers
Momoko	Girl	Peach; Hundred; Child
Mon	Girl	Gateway
Mone	Unisex	One's harbor; One's haven
Mono	Unisex	Single; Alone; One
Mori	Unisex	Forest or woods

Morika	Girl	A fragrance of the forest
Moriko	Girl	Forest child
Moshi	Unisex	Smoke; Call; Summon
Motoko	Girl	Child of the Capital
Mugen	Unisex	Infinite, boundless or limitless
Nagato	Unisex	Long-lasting gate
Nagi	Girl	Intimate friend; Saved
Nagisa	Unisex	Calm, shore, serenity
Nakai	Unisex	Wanderer; Victory
Nakaya	Unisex	Graceful, elegant, serene

Namaari	Girl	Strong; Fierce; Warrior-like
Namie	Girl	Blessings; Little help
Namine	Unisex	Beautiful; Mysterious; Artistic
Namiya	Unisex	Grown
Nana	Unisex	The name of a Spring month; Fresh or green vegetables; The status of a monarch.
Nanako	Girl	The child of the greens
Nanami	Girl	Seven seas; Beautiful green vegetables
Naoko	Girl	Respectful; Submissive child
Naoto	Girl	Honest, capable, determined
Nara	Girl	Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man

Nariko	Girl	Gentle child
Naru	Unisex	To become; To grow
Narumi	Unisex	Beautiful and elegant
Natsu	Unisex	Very warm season of the year
Natsuki	Girl	Green fruits, Plants; Vegetables; Bright moon
Natsuko	Girl	The one who was born in summer time
Natsumi	Girl	Summer; Beautiful
Nayomi	Girl	Variant of Naomi; Pleasantness; Delight
Nayumi	Unisex	Hopeful; Desire for a better future
Ne	Girl	Sound or a musical instrument

Neji	Unisex	Turbulent, spiral, destiny
Neru	Unisex	Heart; Soul
Nezuko	Unisex	Quiet, gentle, strong
Ni	Unisex	Boundary; Infants
Nikaio	Girl	Who belongs to Daimyo, Japan
Nikka	Unisex	Beloved
Nio	Unisex	Overcoming challenges
Nisbett	Girl	Reliable; dependable; Trust worthy
Nishi	Girl	Growing stronger
Noa	Unisex	Movement; Motion

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Japanese baby girl names blend natural elements with valued human qualities. They are rooted in Japanese culture and tradition and exude grace and elegance. People opt for these baby girl names not only because they depict the rich cultural tapestry of Japan but also because they capture the true essence of Japanese history and heritage. You may select any combination of kanji characters to create a conventional or modern name for your daughter. These meaningful Japanese baby girl names are sure to inspire you no matter your choice.

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.

adorable japanese baby girl names(infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Yuna a Japanese name?

Yes. Yuna is a Japanese name with several meanings depending on the choice of kanji characters. The most common meanings of Yuna are dream, gentle, peace, and vision.

2. What are some rare Japanese girl names?

Some rare Japanese names for girls include Emiko, Tadashi, Kazuko, Chiyo, and Fumiko.

3. What Japanese girl name means jewel?

There are several Japanese girl names that are related to jewel. Some of these names are Aoku, Akuru, and Chizuko.

4. What Japanese name means butterfly?

Japanese names that mean butterfly are Cho and Choko.

5. Are there any Japanese girl names that have a meaning related to strength or power?

Yes. Many baby girl names in the Japanese language mean strength and power. Some examples of such names are Kaya, Rikina, Rikiyo, and Takumi.

6. Are there any traditional naming customs for Japanese baby girls?

According to Japanese naming traditions, parents must name their girl child with ko (子, “child”) at the end of the given name. However, this practice is not so common nowadays.

References

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Explore Japan Language.
https://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/language/index.html
Dictionary of Japanese Names.
https://cjki.org/samples/jname.htm

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