19 Japanese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Gohan	Girl	Cooked rice
Geisha	Boy	Traditional Japanese entertainer
Goku	Boy	Awakened to emptiness
Gin	Boy	Silver; Gold; Tapestry; Embroidered; Money
Gara	Girl	Black; Dark; Elegant; Light fabric
Gaman	Boy	Perseverance; Patience; Tolerance; Virtue
Genki	Boy	Courage; Spirit; Robust
Giri	Boy	Mountain; Duty; Obligation
Ga	Girl	Celebration; Gift
Gen	Girl	Source; Origin; Untouched; Root; Basis; Cause; Clan; Family; Lineage; Woman; Wife

Genji	Girl	Gold; Two beginnings; Original rule;
Genkei	Boy	The one who deserves honor and integrity
Giichi	Boy	One rule; The righteous one
Ginjiro	Boy	Good silver
Goro	Boy	Fifth son; God's secret lore
Gou	Boy	Inlet
Go	Unisex	Overpowering; Superior
Gaara	Boy	Self-loving
Goemon	Boy	Protected; Guardianship

Infographic: Top Japanese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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Japanese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G(infographic)

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