100 Japanese Baby Boy Names With Meanings
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Being a parent is a big responsibility. If you’ve recently given birth to a child, as a new parent, you’ll have enough responsibilities towards your bundle of joy, deciding an attractive name for him being one of them. Modern times call for modern names, and we know as a millennial parent, you’ll want a unique (and meaningful) name for your child. So how about selecting a name from a different culture? Pretty unique, right? We bring you a list of Japanese names to help you pick the best name for your kiddo! And trust us, whether or not you’re from Japan, you will like these Japanese names.
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List of Japanese Baby Boy Names With Their Meanings
Japanese people from time immemorial has always emphasized the meanings and characters used in the first name. Whether you pick a traditional or modern name, your baby will like it when he grows up.
Popular Japanese Baby Boy Names
Here are some rare Japanese boy names. Pick the one you like the most!
1. Aki
Bright and clear
2. Akihiko
A bright, intelligent child
3. Ankoku
A bright pioneering spirit
4. Botan
The peony flower, which is a symbol of honour and wealth
5. Dai
A traditional Japanese name for baby boy which means large
6. Fuji
Beautiful; this name is also given to boys to honour the majestic mountain
7. Haru
A person born in the spring; sunlight
8. Haruki
A person born during the spring season
9. Hiroshi
A traditional Japanese name which means generous
10. Issey
First-born child
11. Iwai
A stony wall or a well made of stones
12. Jiro
Second child
13. Juro
Best wishes, long life
14. Kane
A warrior
15. Kaneko
A golden child
16. Kai
This name in the Maori and Navajo Indian dialect refers to food and the willow tree
17. Kenji
Strong and vigorous; intelligent second child
18. Maro
Me or myself
19. Mei
Delicate and beautiful
20. Mieko
A beautiful, blessed child
21. Nishimura
A beautiful western village
22. Nobu
It means to have faith in something or to prolong a relationship
23. Oda
A great field
24. Oki
Female name that means ocean centred.
25. Raidon
It means Japanese God of Thunder
26. Raijin
Japanese God of thunder and lightning
27. Ren
Gender a neutral name that means Lotus.
28. Rio
A fragrant white flower like the cherry blossom or Jasmine
29. Seiji
Just and lawful
30. Shinjiro
True and pure
31. Suzuki
A bell shaped tree
32. Tora
This unisex name means tiger
33. Takashi
Noble
34. Yuuma
Male name of Japanese origin that means leisurely or true
35. Yukio
The name means snow-boy and is apt for boys born around the Christmas season. A variation of the name is Yuki.
Cute Japanese Names for Boys
Modern first names in modern Japan include Japanese boy names meaning fire, names that connote whether they are the first, second or third born like Ichiro meaning the firstborn son or Jiro meaning the second-born son. If you want a cute name for your son, take a look at the list given below.
1. Arata
Fresh and new
2. Aoi
Hollyhock flower or the colour blue
3. Aoki
Green tree
4. Akira
Clear and bright
5. Chikyu
Long time and green ground
6. Daku
Daku is a Japanese verb meaning “a long embrace”
7. Daiki
This name in Japanese means born for the great glory
8. Dosei
Nature’s soil
9. Eiji
A popular name for the second son, it means prosperity, peace, and eternity
10. Endo
This name is the ancient name of Lake Hamana of Japan.
11. Eriko
A child
Fifth; this name is usually given to the fifth-born child
13. Hachirou
The eighth son
14. Hideo
A well-accomplished person
15. Iwao
It means rock
16. Katsu
Victorious; Katsuo, Katsumi and Katsuro are a few variations of this name
17. Kioshi
The name stands for purity
18. Makato
One who is true and sincere
19. Masaaki
A wise man
20. Michi
This name means the pathway
21. Naoki
An honest person
22. Osamu
A person who is logical and disciplined
23. Oshan
Creative or light headed
24. Raiden
Japanese God of thunder and lightning
25. Ryuu
This name invokes the dragon spirit
26. Satoshi
This popular name means the wise man blessed with wit and clarity of thoughts
27. Shin
This name has various meanings; it means a gentleman, belief, humble, advancing, new, true, etc.
28. Show/Sho
One who can fly or soar to great heights
29. Sora
The Japanese term for the sky and implies the vastness of positive thoughts
30. Tadao
The name means the loyal one or a great friend
31. Takeo
In Japanese, it means the valiant warrior
32. Takeshi
A warrior
33. Tsukiyomi
As per Japanese mythology amd Shinto religion, it is the name of the moon God.
34. Umi
Mother or sea
35. Wakusei
Japanese term for planets
Unique Japanese Names for Baby Boy
If you are in search of some unique Japanese names for your baby boy, we’ve got that too. Check out the list below and take a pick. Your son will carry the name with him forever, so choose wisely.
1. Aito
A darling child
2. Asahi
Morning, sunlight
3. Akio
Similar to Akiro the name means the glorious one or the hero who brings glory
4. Anzhong
Creative, educated and confident
5. Daisuke
A great friend or a helper
6. Enkai
deep ocean water
7. Hajime
The beginning
Excellence
9. Hikaru
Radiance, a blessed child.
10. Hisashi
The name means longevity in Japanese
11. Isamu
Courage
12. Isao
The name suggests great merit and honour to the bearer
13. Itsuki
A tree
14. Izanagi
In Japanese mythology it was the name of the creator Deity
15. Junichi
An obedient son
16. Kaede
The name is taken from the name of the maple tree in Japanese.
17. Katashi
This means firmness and is used across cultures to denote the disciplined one.
18. Ken
This name is used for a boy with the qualities of being studious, strong and healthy and modest.
19. Kazuhiko
The harmonious prince who is also prosperous
20. Kei/Kou
It means respect, lucky, excellence, and wise
21. Kenta
A boy who is big, strong, and healthy
22. Kin
Gold
23. Masaru
The victorious one
24. Matsumoto
Base of the pine tree
25. Minori/ Minoru
The term refers to the truth or the true one
26. Nichirin
ing of the sun or solar
27. Saburo
The third son
28. Shohei
Respect
29. Takao
The name is meant to denote the hero who is both prosperous and noble-hearted
30. Takumi
This means the adroit and adept one who is skillful
These are some cute, modern, and unique Japanese names – discuss these names with your partner and select the perfect name for your child. You can also explore other names before you settle for one. If you have a child or are soon going to have one, we know you must be having dozens of names in your mind. But if you want a different name for your child, you should definitely consider the names from the above lists. Browse through our list of Japanese names for boys and go for a unique name for your kiddo!
