444 Shinto Baby Names That Celebrate Nature And Divinity

Picking a Shinto baby name has never been so easy. Our baby name tool offers a comprehensive collection of Shinto baby names with meanings. Shinto is one of the most followed religious convictions in Japan. It isn’t a religion per se. Its spirituality is based on the Japanese idea of ‘kami,’ which means a divine spirit (1). The followers of Shintoism do not have any holy scriptures in the truest sense, but they do follow Japanese classics like Kojiki and Nihongi. Shinto and Buddhism are very similar to each other. Both address the worldview questions, and both aim to attain salvation. In fact, Shinto did not have a name until Buddhism was introduced in Japan. On the 31st day of the birth of baby boys and the 32nd day of the birth of baby girls, the parents and the grandparents of the child visit a Shinto shrine for the baby naming ceremony. The priest, in between all the prayers, announces the baby’s name. The parents then carry the baby in their arms and bow to the altar. Spirituality, nature, ancestral figures, and cultural heritage inspire the Shinto baby names. These names are usually traditional and represent the connection with Japanese and Buddhist traditions and heritage, which makes them significant and unique. For example, the name Hagrama, which stands for ‘dense forest,’ here the name signifies the importance of living in harmony with nature and highlights qualities like serenity and purity. The name Sora, which means ‘sky’ or ‘heaven,’ symbolizes divine strength and vastness, which are believed to be important concepts in Shinto beliefs. Another name Chouko, which means ‘butterfly child,’ evokes the image of beautiful nature marvels, which connects to the cycle of life celebrated in Shintoism. With such amazing connections and deep-rooted meanings, these Shinto baby names look like a good fit for any baby. Below, we have listed the most common and popular Shinto names for you to select from. Take a look and pick a favorite.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Miya		Girl	A beautiful temple; Shrine; Palace; Beauty; Fruit; To watch; To care for; Night; Wished for child
Sayori		Unisex	Small; Night; Village
Azuri		Unisex	Clear blue; Sky blue
Emori		Unisex	Great ruler; Home ruler; Brave king
Xion		Unisex	Citadel in the center of Jerusalem; Heaven; Tide
Kami		Boy	Lord; Loving; Divine; A youth employed in religious services; God
Neiko		Unisex	Peaceful; Calm; Comfortable
Imari		Unisex	Garment; Hemp; To live long; Faith
Gohan		Girl	Cooked rice
Mishika		Girl	Love of God; A medicinal plant; Blossom; Beautiful; Fragrance; Flower
Lamari		Unisex	Sweet profit
Takari		Unisex	High; Profit; Benefit; Advantage; Tall; Advantage
Yui		Unisex	Tying a garment; Excellent garment; Supportive
Yuma		Unisex	Permanence; Excellent; Genuineness
Yuki		Unisex	Happiness; Snow; Valuable; Chronicle
Jeremi		Boy	Refers to Jeremy
Camry		Unisex	Crown; Crooked nose
Kamori		Unisex	To add, forest; Excellent
Kymora		Unisex	Tree town
Ryot		Unisex	Cool; Clear; Good; Thick; Great
Inari		Unisex	Carrying rice
Geisha		Boy	Traditional Japanese entertainer
Neeko		Unisex	Sound; Child; Rather; Radical; Sunday; Grace;
Kaneki		Boy	Money tree; God is gracious
Arisa		Unisex	Existing sand; Noble-like
Kana		Girl	Powerful; Incense; Excellent; Green
Misa		Girl	Beautiful sea; Three; Fine sand; Happiness; Who is like God
Tadashi		Boy	Right; Correct; True; Good; Virtuous; Loyalty; Devotion
Hiroaki		Boy	Bright; Sparkle; Broad; Widespread
Taiyo		Unisex	Sun; Strong sunlight; Ocean
Asai		Unisex	Shallow well
Tanjiro		Unisex	High-valued second son
Rukia		Girl	Love; Fondness; The moon; A princess; A noblewoman; Rise; ascent; Charm; Spell
Yue		Girl	Moon; Blessing; Pearl; Tall mountain; Fertile
Himawari		Unisex	Sunflower
Mio		Girl	A beautiful cherry blossom
Yomii		Unisex	Phase child; Underworld child; Reading child
Imaya		Unisex	Now; Present moment; House; Shop; Building; Arrow; Dart
Amei		Unisex	Heavenly garment; Imperial support; Heavenly sound; Beloved grace
Remiah		Unisex	Beautiful love; Affectionate; Astute
Kaien		Unisex	Ocean; Sea; Inferno
Kiano		Girl	Second announcement; Cool breeze; Silk-like material
Eito		Boy	Glorious person; Honorable scholar
Hiromi		Unisex	Generous; Abundant; Prosperous; Vast
Yomi		Unisex	Child of the Underworld; Phase child
Kuran		Unisex	Arrive; Dream; Illusion; Orchid; Crimson
Luffy		Unisex	Energetic, adventurous, determined
Kiyo		Unisex	Clean, Pure
Mugen		Unisex	Infinite
Naoto		Girl	Honest person; Esteemed person
Seiya		Unisex	Star; Starry night; Pure father; Holy field; To be successful
Mayuka		Girl	Love; Affection; Friend; Companion; Flower
Miyuki		Unisex	Beautiful fortune; Deep snow; Beautiful reason for history; Happiness and good fortune
Namine		Unisex	Wave
Takarra		Girl	Precious item; Precious one
Ryuji		Boy	Dragon; Prosperous; Noble; Two; Boss; Officer
Takumi		Unisex	Artisan; Skillful; Expand; Open; Support; Sea; Ocean; Fruit; Good result; Truth
Tajiri		Unisex	Paddy; Field; Behind; End; Rear
Yuji		Boy	Divine intervention; Protection; Hero; Abundant
Yukari		Unisex	Cause of a fragrant village
Jereth		Boy	A combination of Jar or Jer and Gareth
Goten		Boy	Understanding the heavens
Ashaki		Girl	Morning moon; Morning blossom
Hiroyuki		Boy	Widespread happiness
Ichiro		Unisex	First born; One son
Sayana		Unisex	Lying-down; Reclining pose; Sleeping; Bed; Sofa; Couch; Clear; Bright; Clean; Vegetable; Greens; Sayan mountains; Million
Konan		Unisex	Born on Wednesday; Little wolf; Little hound
Kio		Unisex	Japanese professional shogi title; Expensive centre; Horn of the Jupiter
Yuni		Unisex	June; Connection; Union; Young woman; Rain; Sunlight; Rainbow; Gentleness; Similar; Humanity
Shamik		Boy	Beautiful child
Tamiqua		Girl	People
Ryoma		Boy	Horse; Truth; Elegance; Grace; Polish; Shine; Dragon
Ryusei		Unisex	Meteor; Shooting star; A sunk; Current; Gem; Noble; Prosperity; Dot; Mark; Birth; Genuine; Life; Holy; Master
Saimon		Boy	Hearing; Listening; Talent; Ability; Gift; Gate; Doorway; Entrance; Purification; Fasting; Abstinence; Equality; Uniformity; Evenness; West; Western
Yasuke		Unisex	All the more; Help; Intermediary; Arrow; Store; The black one
Ayato		Unisex	Colorful winter; Artful person
Ichigo		Unisex	Strawberry; Safeguard; Protect
Arai		Unisex	King's court; New house
Azumi		Unisex	Apricot beauty; Peaceful beauty; Month of fasting; Girls born during Ramadan
Iori		Unisex	Hermitage; Retreat; Worthy lord
Junpei		Boy	Pure level; Even; Peaceful
Mita		Girl	The dearest friend; Companion; Earth mother; Three rice paddies
Ku		Unisex	Good; Nest
Kabe		Unisex	Include; Category; Section; Add
Himari		Unisex	Gentle; Sunny; Peaceful
Hylia		Unisex	Divine and sacred
Inori		Unisex	Prayer
Kanae		Unisex	Love; Affection; Beautiful; Good; Vegetables; Branch limbs; Blessed; Seedlings; Come true; Dream
Mori		Unisex	Forest or woods; Moor or North African
Akya		Unisex	Bright; Crystal; Autumn night; Tomorrow; Sky
Musashi		Boy	Warrior; Military; A style of court rank utilized by samurai
Nau		Unisex	Apple tree; Poetry; Poem
Yumiko		Girl	Beautiful child; Child with an archery bow
Rito		Unisex	Pearl; Reasonable person
Yume		Unisex	Dream; Vision; Abundant sprout; Light
Takeshi		Boy	Warrior; Strong; Fierce; Healthy; Robust; History; Courage; Intention; Military; Martial
Hitomi		Unisex	Pupil of the eye
Remon		Unisex	Lemon; Advice; Counsel; Protection
Momo		Unisex	Peach; Resolute protector
Yarin		Unisex	To sing; To shout; Elegant; Graceful; Dignified

Infographic: Mesmerizing Shinto Baby Names

Shinto baby names are attractive, with deep meanings, as they are inspired by the indigenous Japanese religion, Shinto. These names reflect cultural and spiritual values and strongly emphasize nature, ancestors, and spirits. If you are looking for a unique title for your adorable little one, go through this infographic and choose your favorite Shinto name.

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