70 Japanese Inspired Baby Names

Japanese Inspired Baby Names for Boys

Ria – The Japanese version of Ria means “Jasmine Love”.

Rika – Rika is used worldwide, though the Japanese meaning is “Valued Fragrance”.

Riko – Meaning “Reason and Logic” or “Lavender Child”.

Sakura – A subtle name meaning “Cherry Blossom” or “Respectable”.

Sana –  Used nationally, the Japanese meaning is “Helpful Calm”.

Sara – A simple name meaning “Vivid Blossom” in Japanese. 

Seia – Nationally recognised Seia means “Love of the stars”.

Sora – A Japanese name meaning “Summer Sky”

Sumire – Known as a unique name meaning “Violet”.

Yuki – A stunning name meaning “Snow and Happiness”.

Yume – A popular Japanese girls’ name meaning “Dream”.

Yumeka – Meaning “Dreams Come True” or “Freedom and Strong”. 

Yumiko – A popular name meaning “Arrow Child” and “Gathers Beauty”.

Yuzuki  – Meaning “Orange blossom” and “Hope”

Akira  – A popular Japanese boys’ name meaning “Bright, Intelligent and Clear”. 

Asahi – A unisex name that means “Morning Sunshine”.

Haruki – With mulitple meaning Hakuri stands for “Radiant Sun”, “Clear Weather” and “Brightness”.

Haruto – A masculine Japanese name meaning “Great Flight” or “Soar”.

Hayato – A common name meaning “Falcon” and “Fly”. 

Hiro – Meaning “Abundant”, “Generous” and “Tolerant”.

Isamu – An ancient Japanese name meaning “Courage” and “Brave”. 

Kai – A natially recognised name meaning “Ocean”, “Strong” and “Unbreakable”. 

Kaisho – Meaning “Flying over the ocean” or “Fly over the Sea”.

Kaito – A masculine name meaning “From across the water” or “Ocean and Sea”.

Keito – A popular name meaning “Respectful Person” or “Prosperous”. 

Kenji – A strong Japanese name meaning “intelligent second son, strong & vigorous”.

Kin – Meaning “Gold” or “Youngest of the Children”.

Kohei – A unique name meaning “Justice, Fortune and Health”. 

Kou – Meaning “Bright, Happiness and Wealth”. 

Michi – A popular Japanese boys’ name meaning “Path”. 

Noa – Nationally recognised with many meanings, though the Japanese meaning is “sky of hope”.

Minato – Meaning “To the Port” or “Harbour”

Raiden – A masculine name meaning “The God of Thunder”.

Ren – A popular Japanese name meaning “Love or Lotus”.

Riku – Known as a unisex name meaning “Clever Tiger”.

Ronin – A nationally recognised name known to mean “Samurai” in Japanese. 

Sora – A strong name meaning “Universe” or “Sky”. 

Souma – Meaning “Authentic”, “Sound of the Wind” and “True”

Tadaaki – A masculine Japanese name meaning “Faithful Light”.

Tadao – Meaning “Complacent” and “Loyal Man”.

Takara – A unique name meaning “Treasure” or “Jewel”.

Taiga – Popular in Japan, Taiga means “Big River”.

Taiyo – A name known to be a boys’ name meaning “Sun”.

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