117 Japanese Baby Names Meaning, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Amaya	Girl	Heavenly valley; Elevated place; Mother capital; Night rain; End
Asa	Boy	Physician; Healer; Goddess; Morning; Child of light
Aya	Girl	Design; Colorful; Miracle; Verse; Sword
Akira	Girl	Sun; Bright; Clear
Ayana	Girl	Beautiful flower; Color; Design; Spring water; Delicate
Aizen	Unisex	Beloved; Affectionate
Amya	Girl	Night rain; Beloved; The end; Pleasant place; Trusted by God
Azai	Unisex	Strength
Aiza	Girl	Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine
Akai	Unisex	Red

Arin	Boy	Mountain of strength; Exalted; Ireland; Purified; Dignified
Amon	Boy	The hidden one; Trustworthy; Secret; Stable; Faithful; Immortal; Come after
Akari	Girl	Red village; Bright, white jasmine
Arina	Girl	Peace; From Hadria; Gold; Radiant one
Amaiah	Girl	Night rain; Cheerful; Village of Amaya
Aiko	Girl	Little loved one; Lovable child; Child of love; Edge of a sword
Aine	Girl	Splendor; Radiance; Brilliance; Love sound; The only one; My eye; Descendant; Scene; Sight
Akio	Boy	Bright man; Luminous hero
Aina	Girl	Always; The only one; Grace; Favor; Scene; Sight; Mirror; Difficult birth; Elegant love; Chaste
Aiya	Unisex	Bird

Asaya	Boy	Created by God; God has created
Akemi	Girl	Bright, beautiful, dawn
Awa	Girl	To live; To breathe; River; Mercy; Millet
Arissa	Girl	Best; Bright; Harvest
Asuna	Unisex	Light, bright, morning
Aarika	Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Beautiful water lily; Golden; Gilded
Ayumi	Girl	Walk; Step; Beauty; Pleasure
Asami	Girl	Beautiful hemp; Morning beauty; Beautiful morning
Airi	Unisex	Colorful; Cheerful; Fresh
Arisa	Unisex	Beautiful future

Asai	Unisex	Morning; Sunrise
Ama	Girl	Child born on Saturday; Heaven; Beloved; Vigorous; Sky; God of fertility and rain; Wet nurse; Grandmother; Dark one
Ami	Boy	Trustworthy; Reliable; Beloved; Second and beautiful; My people; My nation; Flatter and honey; Hunt; Lovable
Amara	Boy	Immortal being; Blessed with eternal life; Grace and gracious; Sky and to smile; Heaven and virtuous; Bitter
Akiko	Girl	Clear child; Crystal child; Bright child; Autumn child
Akina	Girl	Bright greens; Autumn greens; Autumn name
Aimi	Girl	Love beauty
Akeira	Unisex	Bright; Clear; Ideal
Ayisha	Girl	Living; Alive; Prosperous; Love; Affection
Arita	Girl	Owns a rice paddy; Rice paddy of ants; Virtue

Asahi	Boy	Morning sun
Ai	Girl	Love; Affection; Indigo; Friendly
Asah	Boy	Physician; Healer; Goddess; Child of light; Morning
Akia	Girl	Clear sky; Bright; Tomorrow
Ayame	Girl	Iris; A flowering plant
Akeno	Unisex	Bright, shining
Akiya	Unisex	Bright; Autumn
Akihiro	Boy	Bright, intelligent, gracious
Akiro	Boy	Bright, intelligent, courageous
Atari	Unisex	Japanese word for success or victory

Ahmya	Girl	Black rain; Higher ground
Ane	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace; Old; Victorious ancestor; Second sound; A girl's big brother
Aika	Girl	Love song; Time; Thank you; Work; Visitor; Alive
Azusa	Girl	Catalpa tree; Love; Peace; Longevity; Harbor
Airin	Unisex	Peaceful; Graceful; Beautiful
Araya	Boy	Leader by example; Good; Noble; Righteous; Wild valley
Alexiel	Unisex	Graceful; Strong; Dvine
Arata	Boy	Fresh; New
Ayato	Unisex	Versatile and determined
Ameri	Boy	Prince; Commander; Prosperous; Substantial; Long-lived; Heavenly tranquility; Celestial; Graceful

Arai	Unisex	Arai - Noble, strong, elegant
Azumi	Unisex	Safe residence; Peaceful dwelling
Aamaya	Girl	The end; Mother city; Heavenly valley
Aia	Girl	Town near Mount Pagoeta; Dawn; To lull; A naiad
Ayaka	Girl	Color; Flower
Ayane	Girl	A colorful sound
Asuka	Girl	Fragrance of tomorrow; Flying bird; Sweet future
Amane	Unisex	Peaceful, serene, tranquil
Aki	Girl	Autumn; Clear; Yahweh will establish
Aroha	Girl	Love; Existing leaf

Ayano	Unisex	Colorful, serene, beautiful
Aishi	Girl	God's gift; Love and purpose; Affection and determination; Lovely poem
Akane	Girl	Deep red; Red dye
Ashima	Girl	Boundless; Endless; The name; Portion
Azami	Unisex	Flower or thistle
Ayako	Girl	Reliable, gentle, peaceful
Akaya	Unisex	Vibrant; Fiery
Akoya	Unisex	Bright; Precious; Pure
Ame	Boy	Beloved; Rain; Candy; Work
Ayami	Unisex	Exquisite and graceful

Amai	Unisex	Sweet
Anju	Girl	Apricot; Shine
Ashi	Girl	Paw; That which is attained; Reward; Recompense
Ashita	Girl	Success; Next morning; End of the night
Anime	Unisex	Animation
Ainu	Girl	Goddess of fertility; Human-like
Aito	Boy	Sea; Ocean; Soar; Fly
Akiara	Unisex	A bright person
Akito	Unisex	Bright person; Autumn season
Aneko	Girl	An older sister; Versatile and spontaneous

Anzu	Girl	Apricot
Aoi	Unisex	Hollyhock; Green; Blue
Aoki	Unisex	An evergreen blue tree
Arisu	Girl	Righteous; Noble natured
Asas	Boy	Physician; A healer; A beautiful morning
Asuga	Girl	Swift like the wind
Ayeka	Girl	Quick and analytical mind
Ayumu	Girl	One who has a dream and a vision
Akie	Unisex	Graceful, intelligent, serene
Asada	Unisex	Essence of gratitude

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Infographic: Popular Japanese Baby Names Meaning, Starting With A

Japanese Baby Names Meaning, Starting With A are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

Japanese Baby Names Meaning, Starting With A(infographic)

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