159 Graceful Shinto Girl Names With Meanings

Celebrating a new life's arrival is a happy and momentous occasion, full of good wishes, aspirations, and new opportunities. Shinto, a native faith and cultural custom of Japan, has strongly shaped traditions and values within Japanese society. Shinto baby girl names mirror the deep link between Japanese individuals, their environment, beliefs, and heritage.
Shinto, translating to 'way of the gods,' focuses on honoring kami, a divine spirit believed to inhabit the natural elements (1). This deep respect for nature forms the essence of Shinto names, inspiring a series of names that reflect the splendor and mystery of our surroundings. These names can bring to mind the outdoors, such as gentle flowers and calm scenes, or strong natural forces like water and fire.
After about a month of a girl's birth, a special event called Miyamairi is organized at a Shinto shrine. The parents and grandparents gather to thank the gods for the newborn's arrival. A Shinto priest stands between the group and the altar, followed by the recital of a special prayer, including holding and swinging the tamagushi (a form of Shinto offering). While praying, the priest mentions the baby's name, the parent’s names, where they live, and when the baby was born. After this, the parents and grandparents take turns bowing to the altar and carefully placing their tamagushi on it.
If you're drawn to the beauty and fascination of Japanese traditions like Shinto customs, you certainly will love these exquisite names from Japanese culture. As you explore the task of choosing a name for your baby girl, we offer you a wide array of Shinto names, each holding a special meaning and a hint of everlasting charm.

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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
Neiko		Unisex	Peaceful; Calm; Comfortable
Mishika		Girl	Love of God; A medicinal plant; Blossom; Beautiful; Fragrance; Flower
Yui		Unisex	Tying a garment; Excellent garment; Supportive
Kymora		Unisex	Tree town
Geisha		Boy	Traditional Japanese entertainer
Neeko		Unisex	Sound; Child; Rather; Radical; Sunday; Grace;
Arisa		Unisex	Existing sand; Noble-like
Misa		Girl	Beautiful sea; Three; Fine sand; Happiness; Who is like God
Rukia		Girl	Love; Fondness; The moon; A princess; A noblewoman; Rise; ascent; Charm; Spell
Mio		Girl	A beautiful cherry blossom
Yomii		Unisex	Phase child; Underworld child; Reading child
Amei		Unisex	Heavenly garment; Imperial support; Heavenly sound; Beloved grace
Remiah		Unisex	Beautiful love; Affectionate; Astute
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
Yukari		Unisex	Cause of a fragrant village
Sayana		Unisex	Lying-down; Reclining pose; Sleeping; Bed; Sofa; Couch; Clear; Bright; Clean; Vegetable; Greens; Sayan mountains; Million
Yuni		Unisex	June; Connection; Union; Young woman; Rain; Sunlight; Rainbow; Gentleness; Similar; Humanity
Tamiqua		Girl	People
Azumi		Unisex	Apricot beauty; Peaceful beauty; Month of fasting; Girls born during Ramadan
Mita		Girl	The dearest friend; Companion; Earth mother; Three rice paddies
Himari		Unisex	Gentle; Sunny; Peaceful
Nau		Unisex	Apple tree; Poetry; Poem
Yumiko		Girl	Beautiful child; Child with an archery bow
Yume		Unisex	Dream; Vision; Abundant sprout; Light
Hitomi		Unisex	Pupil of the eye
Miura		Unisex	Three bays; August bays
Yunalesca		Unisex	Night; Defender of men
Lunamaria		Girl	Moon-loving; Sea moon; Dark areas of the moon
Mishita		Girl	A sweet person; Good-natured; A name of Goddess Laxmi; Fruit below; Three aspirations
Miyako		Girl	Beautiful night child
Ayano		Unisex	Color; Design
Misato		Unisex	Beautiful village; Beautiful hometown
Yukina		Girl	Snow vegetables
Saaya		Girl	Shadow; Shade; Shelter; Protection; Sand; Second
Sayumi		Girl	Small; Play; Beautiful
Rinna		Unisex	Beautiful Jade; Gem; Benefit
Jennet		Girl	Heaven-sent individual
Ayako		Girl	Peaceful child; Color; Design
Temari		Unisex	Handball; Sky; Heaven
Ichika		Unisex	One love; The one beautiful; The one with dignity
Amisa		Girl	Blue ocean sand
Mima		Girl	Dove; Daytime; Beautiful, Horse; Eighth sign of the zodiac, Flax
Miren		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; Beautiful lotus
Miria		Girl	Sea; Ocean; White jasmine; Love; Affection; Admirable; Peace; Female ruler; Mirror
Honoka		Unisex	Harmonious flower
Iroha		Unisex	Color leaf; Color feathers
Chisa		Unisex	Intellect; Chief
Rukiya		Girl	Love; Fondness; The moon; A princess; A noblewoman; Rise; ascent; Charm; Spell
Kawaii		Unisex	Cute
Yoko		Girl	Child of the sun; Child of the ocean; Child of the light
Yukiko		Girl	Snow child; Happy child; Reason; Cause; Joy; Child
Kisara		Unisex	Plain of the trees; The beloved one
Hinano		Girl	Sunny; Sunny and bright place
Sakira		Girl	Brightness; Lustre; Brilliance; Radiance; Splendor; Thankful
Tsubaki		Unisex	Camellia flower
Yuko		Unisex	Gentle child; Superior child; Excellent child
Arabi		Boy	Beautiful
Bara		Girl	Foreign; Rose
Rikku		Girl	Land; Continent; Foreign guardian
Akiara		Unisex	A bright person
Ayuna		Girl	Tender love; Affectionate dream
Baiza		Girl	Visor; White snow
Bian		Girl	Secretive; Universal plan; Beautiful peace; Apricot
Chizue		Girl	Long life; Endurance; Durability
Chouko		Girl	Butterfly; an insect that feeds on nectar of flowers
Hara		Unisex	Wilderness; Happiness; Joy; Seizer
Haren		Boy	Lotus wave
Hauba		Girl	A person's individual soul
Hida		Girl	Fly; Scatter; Bullet; Snap; Rice fields
Hildeth		Girl	She who gives good battle counsel
Janiett		Girl	God is gracious
Josephin		Girl	May God give
Joshita		Girl	Pleased
Kiwa		Girl	Peace; Harmony; Plan
Kumi		Girl	Group; Pair; Long time; Beauty; Fruit; Come; Not yet; Nine; Beauty; Nine seas
Kunika		Girl	Long time; Two; Fragrance
Marise		Boy	One who is infinite; Endless; Bitter; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child
Masako		Girl	A truthful, honest child
Masuda		Boy	Increased rice field; Lucky
Matsu		Boy	Pine tree
Oishi		Girl	Big stone; Divine; Excellent personality
Reiko		Unisex	Lovely child; Ceremonial child; Beautiful child
Sueko		Girl	She who is the youngest child in the family
Sushi		Girl	A Japanese dish of vinegared rice and raw fish; Strength; Drying; Hole of a reed or a cane
Takako		Girl	Child who is an aristocrat
Tamami		Girl	A woman who is a beautiful gem or jewel
Taney		Girl	Japanese name meaning valley
Taree		Girl	A branch that is bending
Teshi		Unisex	To Definite; To Rule
Tsumugi		Girl	Silky, Spinning, Request, Beseech
Orochi		Boy	Big snake
Akie		Unisex	Bright; Grace; Clear; Autumn
Eiko		Unisex	Glorious child; Prosperous child
Fuka		Unisex	Windflower
Hanabi		Unisex	Fireworks

Infographic: Splendid Shinto Baby Girl Names

Shinto names hold strong connections to Japan's culture and spiritual customs. They carry special meanings and symbols reflecting family beliefs and hopes for their child. Capture the heart of Shinto beliefs by giving your precious child a name that will be remembered for generations. Find the ideal Shinto name for your daughter by scrolling through our infographic.

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