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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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
Tomoe	Girl	Earth
Tomoko	Girl	A friendly or a knowing child
Tonica	Girl	To the people; Something to the race
Tora	Girl	Tigress; Thunder
Toru	Unisex	A vast and huge sea of water
Toshi	Unisex	Talented; Year; Agile; Year of plenty
Toshiba	Unisex	East Shibaura
Toshiko	Girl	An ancient or valued child
Totoro	Unisex	Troll
Touka	Unisex	Wisteria flower

Touya	Unisex	Peach tree valley
Towa	Unisex	Luck, harmony, eternity
Tsubaki	Unisex	Camellia flower or beautiful flower
Tsubame	Girl	Accept or believe
Tsubasa	Girl	Section; Extension
Tsukasa	Unisex	Light, purity, harmony
Tsukiko	Girl	Moon child
Tsunade	Girl	One who is like the young thunder; Confident
Tsunami	Unisex	Destructive natural disaster
Tsuru	Girl	Stork greeting for a long last life

Tsuyu	Unisex	Dew; Rainy season
Ume	Unisex	Plum blossom
Umeko	Girl	Plum blossom child
Umi	Unisex	Sea or ocean
Uni	Unisex	One; single; Unique
Usagi	Unisex	Rabbit
Videl	Girl	Anagram of Devil
Wisteria	Unisex	Wister's flower
Xion	Unisex	Strong; Fierce; Powerful
Yama	Girl	Mountain; Restrainer

Yamara	Unisex	Water lady
Yanai	Unisex	Dove; Peaceful
Yasuke	Unisex	Warrior or Beyond expectation
Yen	Unisex	Renewal, grace, peace
Yoimiya	Unisex	Fire goddess; Sacred fire
Yoko	Girl	Bright child or woman
Yomi	Unisex	Underworld; Land of the dead
Yori	Unisex	Dependable, loyal
Yoshiko	Girl	Child of happiness; Good child
Yua	Unisex	Binding love; Affectionate love

Yugi	Unisex	Game; Playful one
Yui	Unisex	Binding, gentle, delicate
Yuina	Unisex	Peaceful, graceful, gentle
Yuka	Unisex	Good; Beautiful
Yukari	Unisex	To go far; Abundant
Yuki	Unisex	Wintery, snow, happiness
Yukiko	Girl	Snow child
Yukina	Girl	Snowy or gentle snow
Yukino	Unisex	Snowy
Yukio	Unisex	Snow boy

Yuko	Unisex	Elegant and gentle
Yuma	Unisex	Desert town or son of the chief (Japanese)
Yume	Unisex	Dream, vision, imagination
Yumeko	Unisex	Brave; Courageous
Yumi	Girl	A beautiful archery bow
Yumiko	Girl	Beautiful child
Yuna	Girl	Gentleness; Friendliness
Yunalesca	Unisex	Mystical and powerful
Yuni	Unisex	Beautiful as a flower
Yuno	Girl	Life-giving, fortunate

Yuria	Girl	Godly or divine woman
Yurika	Girl	Beautiful reason
Yuriko	Girl	Child of Lily
Yusei	Unisex	Excellent, strong, gifted
Yusuke	Unisex	Strong, courageous, warrior
Yuta	Unisex	Brave or courageous warrior
Yuuki	Unisex	Courageous happiness
Yuuna	Unisex	Graceful, gentle, kind
Yuya	Unisex	Supreme; Courageous warrior
Yuyan	Unisex	Jade eye; Beautiful jade

Yuzu	Unisex	Citrus fruit
Yuzuki	Unisex	Moon, snow, gentle
Zakaya	Unisex	God remembers
Zen	Unisex	A school of Buddhism emphasizing meditation and intuition
Zeni	Unisex	Zenith
Zenny	Unisex	Peace; Tranquility; Relaxation
Zeon	Unisex	Powerful; Influential; Leader
Zeref	Unisex	Darkness; Power; Mysterious
Zo	Unisex	Spiritual leader
Zori	Unisex	Simplicity; Tradition

Zorie	Unisex	Dawn
Zuka	Unisex	To appear suddenly
Zuki	Unisex	Moonlight
Zumi	Unisex	The one who is experienced or who knows the way
Zura	Unisex	Strong warrior

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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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