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
Itsumi		Unisex	Joyful; Beautiful; Peace
Iwa		Girl	Yew; Eve
Izaya		Unisex	God is my salvation
Izen		Unisex	Word; Saying
Izetta		Girl	Strong-willed; Powerful
Izumi		Unisex	Spring, fountain
Jakai		Unisex	Will rise; Will establish
Japana		Unisex	One who is energetic; Drive oriented; Ambition
Jenova		Unisex	Ancient deity; Celestial being
Jhene		Girl	God's gracious gift
Joji		Unisex	God is gracious
Jona		Unisex	Dove
Jp		Unisex	Justice of the peace; Silver
Jubei		Unisex	The brave one
Julieanne		Girl	People with this name are loyal, honest, and kind. They are noble and have an urge to live a long life in peace.
Junko		Girl	Sincere Child; Obedient; Genuine; Pure
Juvia		Unisex	Rain or shower
Jyn		Unisex	Creative; Unique
Kae		Unisex	The sea
Kaeda		Unisex	Maple
Kaede		Unisex	Maple; Maple leaf
Kaen		Unisex	Fiery; Intense; Passionate
Kagami		Girl	Mirror; Beauty
Kagome		Girl	Lost
Kagura		Unisex	Divine entertainment; Ceremonial dance
Kaguya		Girl	Radiant night; Shining night
Kaho		Unisex	Flower child
Kaiba		Unisex	Strong; Fearless; Assertive
Kaida		Girl	Little Dragon
Kaide		Unisex	Round; Lumpy; Maple; Beloved; Darling; Fighter; Warrior
Kaido		Unisex	Strength; Power; Ruler
Kaien		Unisex	Ocean-related; Sea-related
Kaihan		Unisex	Inspiring leader or warrior
Kaii		Unisex	Strong; Powerful; Leader
Kairi		Unisex	Sea; Ocean village
Kairu		Unisex	Navy; Marine
Kairy		Girl	Sea
Kaisen		Unisex	Victorious warrior or triumphant soldier
Kaisha		Unisex	Healthy; Alive; Living
Kaiya		Girl	Forgiveness; Sea also; Yew tree; Pure; Creativity
Kaiz		Unisex	Strength, determination, leadership
Kaiza		Unisex	Great leader; Powerful ruler
Kaizen		Unisex	Continuous improvement
Kaizo		Unisex	Restructured; Reconfigured
Kakashi		Unisex	Scarecrow or scarecrow ninja
Kaku		Unisex	Strong, Powerful, and Resolute
Kameko		Unisex	Turtle child or child of the turtle
Kamiko		Unisex	Superior child or superior beauty
Kanade		Unisex	Playing music
Kanae		Unisex	Seedling; Fruitful
Kanako		Girl	Child of the flower
Kaname		Unisex	Central or pivotal
Kanari		Unisex	Bird
Kano		Unisex	One's place; One's homeland
Kaomi		Unisex	Beautiful truth
Kaon		Unisex	Mysterious essence
Kaori		Girl	Fragrant weaving
Kaoru		Unisex	Fragant
Kariya		Unisex	Noble; Strong; Brave
Karou		Unisex	Fragrant
Kasai		Unisex	River; Sand
Kaseya		Unisex	Strong; Leader; Enlightened
Kasumi		Girl	Mist; Flower; Pure
Kata		Girl	Worthy one; The woman who is pure and chaste
Katai		Unisex	Strong and powerful
Katana		Girl	Sword
Katsu		Unisex	Victory; Win
Katsumi		Unisex	Win: To overcome
Kawai		Unisex	Cute and lovely
Kawaii		Unisex	Adorable; Cute
Kaya		Girl	My elder sister; Rock; Restoration; Light; Perfume
Kayda		Girl	Looks like a little dragon
Kayo		Girl	The beautiful generation
Kayori		Unisex	Graceful, delicate, enchanting
Kayto		Unisex	Unique and mysterious
Kazane		Girl	The sound that the wind makes
Kaze		Unisex	Wind
Kazen		Unisex	Windy; Wind
Kazuko		Girl	Child of harmony
Kazumi		Unisex	Beautiful; Harmony
Kazuto		Unisex	Harmony or peaceful
Keida		Unisex	Type of tree; Forest
Keigo		Unisex	Respectful, honorable, polite
Keiko		Girl	Blessed child; Happy child; Lucky child
Keina		Girl	Prosperity
Keito		Unisex	Arrow or blessed child
Kemari		Unisex	Rare; Unique; Pprecious
Kenshi		Unisex	Swordsmanship, strong, warrior
Kenta		Unisex	Strong, spirited, courageous
Keon		Girl	King; God is gracious
Kero		Unisex	Habitational name from farms in Finland; Variant of Keronen
Kerriann		Girl	Yellow Japanese rose
Kiari		Unisex	To call; To shout
Kiaria		Girl	A lot of fortune
Kichi		Unisex	Lucky; Blessed
Kihara		Unisex	Curly hair
Kiki		Girl	Double happiness
Kiku		Girl	Chrysanthemum
Kikyo		Unisex	Blooming chrysanthemum
Kilik		Unisex	Strength; Warrior; Protector

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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