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
Nobu	Unisex	Trust; Faith
Nori	Girl	Peace; Doctrine; Seaweed
Norie	Unisex	Doctrine; Law
Norika	Girl	Beautiful sunshine
Noriko	Girl	Commandments; Instructions; Rules; Regulations
Norita	Girl	Tradition; Law; Act; Decree
Nory	Unisex	From the north
Nyoko	Girl	Intoxicated in infatuation
Ochako	Girl	Joyful; Uplifting; Optimistic
Oda	Girl	Assister of faith or religion; One who assists in spreading the faith

Ohagi	Unisex	Derived from the plant hagi
Ohta	Unisex	Eyes of the Almighty God; Free from dirt or impurities
Oishi	Girl	Noble and respected man; Excellent personality
Oka	Unisex	Cherry Blossom; Hill
Okami	Unisex	Wolf; Great god; Great spirit
Okemia	Girl	Horn; Pity; Mercy
Oki	Girl	The Champion in all the fields; A master
Okimi	Girl	The bright shining light
Ome	Unisex	Outgoing
Orihime	Unisex	Weaving Princess

Osaka	Unisex	Large hill or slope
Oshi	Unisex	Thank you; A person's favorite idol or actor
Oshia	Unisex	God supports; God will save
Oyuki	Girl	Snowy or child of snow
Pikachu	Unisex	A sparkling sound made by a mouse
Pon	Unisex	Blessing; Fortunate
Ponyo	Girl	Puffed up; Chubby
Raizo	Unisex	Strong, intelligent, and mysterious
Ramen	Unisex	Japanese noodle soup dish
Ran	Girl	An orchid flower

Rean	Unisex	Loyal and brave
Rei	Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Bell
Reika	Girl	Beautiful; Fragrant flower
Reiki	Unisex	A practice of healing the spirit
Reiko	Unisex	Lovely child
Reila	Unisex	Lively; God has given
Reimi	Unisex	Guardian, loyal, caring
Reina	Girl	Queen
Reiya	Girl	Divine, graceful, talented
Relena	Girl	Protector of peace

Renji	Unisex	Lotus; Benevolent; Righteous
Renoa	Unisex	Powerful; Unique; Mysterious
Renya	Unisex	Song of God
Reo	Unisex	Cherry blossom; River
Reon	Unisex	Bell; Orchestra
Reona	Unisex	Lotus in the pond
Retsuko	Girl	Furious child
Revy	Unisex	Shadowy, rebellious, fierce
Richu	Unisex	Bright; Brilliant; Intellectual
Rie	Girl	Blessing; Value; A variant form of Ria

Rieko	Girl	Blessed Child
Riho	Unisex	Gentle, graceful
Rika	Girl	A woman who is going to stay strong forever
Riken	Unisex	Strong, powerful, noble
Rikishi	Unisex	Sumo wrestler
Rikka	Girl	Dominant Ruler; Rich and powerful ruler
Rikku	Girl	Dominant ruler; Rich and powerful ruler
Riko	Girl	A daughter of the Jasmine
Rin	Unisex	A cold, severe and dignified person
Rini	Girl	One who is like a little sweet bunny

Rinka	Unisex	Simple; Elegant; Flowing
Rinna	Unisex	Joyful and lively
Riri	Unisex	Beautiful; Jasmine
Risa	Girl	One whose laughter is like the song
Rito	Unisex	Joyful; Rhythmical; Playful
Riyona	Unisex	Singing; Melody
Riyu	Unisex	Reason; Truth
Roronoa	Unisex	Strong; Fearless; Warrior
Ruki	Unisex	Bright blue
Rukia	Girl	Bright or shining

Rumi	Girl	Current and flow; Water; Beauty
Ruqa	Girl	One who is a bright blue flower
Rydia	Unisex	Gift of God
Ryoko	Girl	A woman who is like the dragon
Ryona	Unisex	Blessed guardian
Ryujin	Unisex	Dragon god or dragon spirit
Ryuko	Unisex	Ddragon child; Child of the dragon
Ryusei	Unisex	Shooting star
Saaya	Girl	Shadow or shade
Sacai	Unisex	Unique and rare

Sachiko	Girl	Child of joy
Sada	Girl	The woman who is the pure one
Sadako	Girl	The child that is chaste and of integrity
Saeko	Girl	A serene child
Sai	Girl	One who is divine; One who strives
Saiua	Girl	A ripe fruit
Saiyan	Unisex	A warrior race from outer space
Sajonara	Girl	Farewell
Sakai	Girl	To live in prosperity
Saki	Girl	Blossom; Hope

Sakiya	Unisex	Protector; One who brings happiness
Saku	Unisex	Remembrance of the Divine
Sakura	Girl	Cherry blossom
Sakurako	Girl	A child of the cherry blossom
Samurai	Unisex	Warrior, honor, discipline
Sanae	Unisex	Radiance or brilliance
Sanin	Unisex	Bright; Radiant
Sanyu	Unisex	Happiness
Saori	Girl	Sand; Red-flowing silk
Saory	Girl	A nicely woven cloth

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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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