400+ Beautiful Japanese Girl Names and their Meaning in English

 

For example, a name like Haru means spring, and adding a ‘ko’ will make it Haruko, which means the child of spring.

Two-syllable names that were popular before the 1980s are in trend again. There are also short names such as Mei, Rei, Aoi, and Rio that are popular but have no meaning.

Parents could assign any meaning they like by adding suffixes to the names. These are considered modern names free from any association with people of the past.

Best Japanese Names for Your Baby Girl
Currently, there is a trend of blending old Japanese girl names with fashionable suffixes.

Below is our unique collection of the most charming names, both popular from previous times, and recent years, with meanings.

1. Ahmya — black rain

2. Ai — love and affection

3. Aia — ruler

4. Aika — love song

5. Aiko — (love child

6. Aimi — beautiful love

7. Aina — view

8. Ainu — goddess of fertility

9. Airi — love, affection

10. Aiya — beautiful silk

11. Akahana — a red bright flower

12. Akane — brilliant red

13. Akari — brightness

14. Aki — sparkle

15. Akiara — bright person

16. Akiko — clear and bright

17. Akira — bright and intelligent

18. Akito — bright

19. Amaterasu — shining over heaven

20. Amaya — night rain

21. Ami — friend

22. Aneko — older sister

23. Anzu — apricot

24. Aratani — precious stone

25. Arisu — noble

26. Asa — born in the morning

27. Asami — morning beauty

28. Asuga — swift like a wind

29. Asuka — the fragrance of tomorrow

30. Atsuko — kind child

31. Au — meeting

32. Aya — colorful

33. Aya — angel who knows magic

34. Ayaka — colorful flower

35. Ayaka — scented colored flower

36. Ayako — cute baby

37. Ayame — iris flower

38. Ayano — my design

39. Ayumi — history or peaceful or pleasure

40. Azumi — safe space

41. Bashira — joyful

42. Botan — long life

43. Chiaki — sparkling light

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44. Chiasa — one thousand mornings

45. Chie — wisdom

46. Chieko — wise child

47. Chiharu — springs and clear skies

48. Chihiro — seeker

49. Chika — filled with wisdom

50. Chika — scattered flowers

51. Chinami — one thousand waves

52. Chinatsu — a thousand summers

53. Chiyo — a thousand generations

54. Chiyoko — a thousand generations

55. Chizue — durability

56. Cho — butterfly

57. Chuya — pure and clear like water

58. Dai — great

59. Danuja — a ruler

60. Den — shelter

61. Doi — mountain or earth

62. Eiko — long-lived child

63. Emi — beautiful smile

64. Emica — charming or blessed

65. Emiko — prosperous and beautiful child

66. Ena — gift from God

67. Eri — blessed prize

68. Eshima — true intention

69. Etsu — delight

70. Etsudo — joyful child

71. Etsuko — joyful child

72. Fuji — prosperous opinion

73. Fumiko — intellectual

74. Fuyuko — winter child

75. Gen — spring

76. Gina — silvery

77. Hachi — eight

78. Haia — nimble

79. Hana — flower, blossom

80. Hanae — blossom

81. Hanako — blossom

82. Hanami — flowery

83. Haru — springtime

84. Harue — sunshine

85. Haruhi — spring day

86. Haruka — far off

87. Haruki — shining brightly

88. Haruko — spring child

89. Harumi — spring beauty

90. Haruna — spring

91. Hatsu — firstborn

92. Hatsuko — firstborn child

93. Hatsumomo — firstborn peach

94. Haya — quick

95. Hayami — rare beauty

96. Hekima — wisdom

97. Hibiki — echo

98. Hide — excellent

99. Hideko — splendid child

100. Hikari — light

101. Hikaru — light shining

102. Hina — sun

103. Hinata — sunny place

104. Hiriko — generous

105. Hiro — abundant

106. Hiroko — rich child

107. Hiromi — abundant beauty

108. Hisa — everlasting

109. Hisako — long-lived child

110. Hitomi — pupil of the eye

111. Homura — fire or flame

112. Honoka — harmony and flower

113. Hoshi — star

114. Hoshiko — star

115. Hotaru — blossom

116. Humiya — healthy

117. Iku — nourishing

118. Ima — now

119. Isamu — vigorous

120. Ito — thread

121. Iwa — rock

122. Izanami — female who invites

123. Izumi — fountain, spring

124. Japana — ambitious

125. Jin — tender

126. Jona — God is gracious

127. Jun — pure and clean

128. Junko — obedient child

129. Kaede — maple leaf

130. Kagami — mirror

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131. Kagome — lost

132. Kaida — little dragon

133. Kairi — ocean village

134. Kairy — sea

135. Kaiya — forgiveness

136. Kaiyo — forgiveness

137. Kame — long-lived or tortoise

138. Kamiko — superior child

139. Kana — powerful one

140. Kano — skill

141. Kanon — blossom

142. Kaori — fragrance

143. Kasumi — mist

144. Kata — worthy

145. Katana — honorable

146. Katsu — victorious

147. Katsuki — moon

148. Katsumi — to overcome

149. Kayda — little dragon

150. Kayo — the beautiful generation

151. Kazane — the sound of the wind

152. Kazashi — hair ornament

153. Kazue — branch

154. Kazuko — harmonious/peaceful child

155. Kazumi — harmonious beauty

156. Kei — blessing

157. Keiko — respected child

158. Keina — prosperity

159. Keomi — pure

160. Kiaria — great fortune

161. Kichi — lucky or fortunate

162. Kiko — hope

163. Kiku — chrysanthemum

164. Kimi — a beautiful story

165. Kimi — honorable

166. Kimika — noble

167. Kimiko — valuable child

168. Kimmi — righteous

169. Kin — golden

170. Kioka — mirror

171. Kioko — shares happiness

172. Kirika — natural beauty

173. Kishi — happy and long life

174. Kita — north

175. Kitiara — blade from the north

176. Kiwa — born on the borderline

177. Kiyoko — pure child

178. Kiyomi — pure beauty

179. Ko — baby

180. Koemi — smiling

181. Koge — scented flower

182. Kohaku — amber

183. Kohana — little flower

184. Koko — stork

185. Kokoro — soul

186. Kosuke — rising sun

187. Koto — beautiful harp

188. Kotone — harp sound

189. Kozakura — cherry tree

190. Kozue — tree

191. Kukiko — snow

192. Kuma — bear

193. Kumi — forever beautiful

194. Kumiko — companion child

195. Kura — a treasure house

196. Kuri — chestnut

197. Kyo — unite

198. Kyoko — mirror

199. Machiko — fortunate child

200. Maeko — child of truth

201. Maemi — truthful smile

202. Maho — honest person

203. Mai — a person who dances with great grace

204. Maiko — dancing child

205. Maiya — rice valley

206. Makaira — one who brings happiness

207. Maki — true

208. Makiko — a sincere person

209. Makoto — sincerity

210. Mami — genuine

211. Mamiko —daughter of the sea

212. Mana — affection

213. Manami — affectionate beauty

214. Mao — genuine

215. Mari — rebellion

216. Mariko — genuine

217. Marri — an elegant dance party

218. Masae — elegant

219. Masako — honest child

220. Masami — elegant beauty

221. Masumi — increasing beauty

222. Masuyo — profit

223. Matsuko — pine tree

224. Mayu — genuine

225. Mayuko — a child of Mayu

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226. Mayumi —true beauty

227. Megumi — blessing

228. Mei — sprout

229. Mi — beauty

230. Michi — the upright path

231. Michiko — beautiful wise child

232. Midori — green

233. Mie — three-way division

234. Mieko — brightness of the light

235. Miho — truth, beauty

236. Mihoko — child of shielded loveliness

237. Mika — beautiful fragrance

238. Mikan — tangerine

239. Mikasa — three hats of bamboo

240. Miki — flower stem

241. Mikka — three days

242. Miku — a beautiful sky

243. Minako — apple tree

244. Minami — one who is from South

245. Minato — harbor

246. Mine — peak

247. Minoru — to bear fruit

248. Mio — beautiful cherry blossom

249. Mirai — future

250. Misa — a beautiful bud

251. Misaki — beautiful newly grown flower

252. Misako — fascinating child

253. Mitsu — light

254. Mitsuko — shining child

255. Miu — beautiful feather

256. Miwa — harmony

257. Miya — sacred house

258. Miyah — temple

259. Miyako — beautiful child

260. Miyo — charming child

261. Miyoko — beautiful child of a beautiful generation

262. Miyu — beautiful truth

263. Miyuki — snow

264. Mizuki — beautiful moon

265. Moe — budding

266. Momiji — red leaves

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267. Momo — peach

268. Momoe — hundred blessings

269. Momoka — hundreds of flowers

270. Momoko — numerous children

271. Mon — gateway

272. Morie — bay or beach

273. Morika — fragrance of the forest

274. Moriko — forest child

275. Morina — forest town

276. Muika — six days

277. Mura — from the village

278. Nagi — calm

279. Nakano — famous female warrior

280. Namie — blessings

281. Namika — flower of the wave

282. Nana — seven

283. Nanako — child of the greens

284. Nanami — seven seas

285. Nao — honest

286. Naoko — docile child

287. Nara — flower from heaven

288. Nariko — gentle child

289. Narumi — beauty

290. Natsuki — summer hope

291. Natsuko — summer child

292. Natsumi — summer beauty

293. Ne — sound

294. Nisbett — trustworthy

295. Nishi — west

296. Noa — love and affection

297. Nobuko — faithful child

298. Nori — tradition

299. Noriko — rule of law

300. Norita — tradition

301. Nozomi — dependable

302. Nyoko — treasure

303. Ohta — pure

304. Okemia — mercy or pity

305. Oki — a master

306. Okimi — the bright shining light

307. Orino — field

308. Rai — trust

309. Raku — pleasure

310. Ran — water lily

311. Ran — orchid

312. Rei — lovely bell

313. Reiki — healing the spirit

314. Reiko — thankful child

315. Reina — wise

316. Ren — love of the lotus

317. Rie — valued blessing

318. Rieko — baby of Rie

319. Rika — fragrance

320. Riko — daughter of the Jasmine

321. Rikona — intelligence

322. Rin — cold, severe, and dignified person

323. Rini — one who is like a little sweet bunny

324. Rio — cherry blossom

325. Risa — growing flowers at home

326. Rui — affectionate

327. Rumi — a beauty of the lapus lazuli

328. Ruqa — one who is a bright blue flower

329. Ruri — emerald

330. Ryoko — bright child

331. Sachi — blessed

332. Sachiko — child of good luck

333. Sada — pure woman

334. Sadako — pure child

335. Sadashi — ambitious

336. Saeko — serene child

337. Sai — intelligent

338. Saiua — ripe fruit

339. Sajonara — farewell

340. Sakae — prosperous

341. Sakai — prosperous

342. Saki — hope

343. Sakiko — blossoming child

344. Saku — remembrance of the divine

345. Sakura — cherry blossom

346. Sakurako — child of the cherry blossom

347. Sango — coral

348. Sanyu — happiness

349. Saori — color of sand

350. Saory — nicely woven cloth

351. Satchiko — lucky baby

352. Satoko — wise baby

353. Satomi — beautiful

354. Satsuki — fifth month, May

355. Sawako — cute baby

356. Sayaka — clear one

357. Sayua — swift and fast like an arrow

358. Sayuri — lily

359. Seijun — pure

360. Seika — pure summer

361. Seiko — sincere child

362. Seina — noble baby

363. Seiren — refined star

364. Sen — fairy of wood

365. Setsuko — temperate

366. Shaiwase — happiness

367. Shigeko — luxuriant

368. Shika — deer

369. Shiki — the four seasons

370. Shiko — woman made of stone

371. Shiniqua — victorious woman

372. Shinju — pearl

373. Shino — like a bamboo stem

374. Shinobu — enduring

375. Shion — one who does not forget

376. Shiori — guide

377. Shizu — clear

378. Shizuka — quiet

379. Shoko — a little child with great hopes

380. Shun — talented person

381. Shun — talented

382. Shynah — victorious

383. Someina — intelligence

384. Sora — sky

385. Sorano — of the sky

386. Subaru — one who unites

387. Sueko — youngest child in the family

388. Sugi — cedar tree

389. Suki — beloved one

390. Sumiko — beautiful child of goodness

391. Sumire — lovely violet

392. Sumiye — smart girl

393. Sunako — dark side

394. Susumu — progressing

395. Suzu — bell

396. Suzue — branch of little bells

397. Suzume — sparrow

398. Taka — honorable peregrine

399. Takako — aristocrat

400. Takara — jewel

401. Take — bamboo

402. Taki — waterfall

403. Tamaki — bracelet

404. Tamami — jewel

405. Tamane — sound of a necklace

406. Tamashini — soulful

407. Tami — people

408. Tamiko — great beauty

409. Tamura — rice village

410. Taney — valley

411. Tani — stand of glory

412. Taree — bending branch

413. Taru — huge sea

414. Tatsu — dragon

415. Tatsuo — female dragon

416. Taura — many lakes

417. Teruko — shining child

418. Toki — opportunity

419. Tokiwa — constant

420. Tomiju — longevity

421. Tomiko — rich child

422. Tomo — knowledge

423. Tomoe — lucky friend

424. Tomoko — knowing child

425. Tomomi — good luck

426. Tonica — for the people

427. Tora — tigress

428. Toru — huge sea

429. Toshi — mirror image

430. Toshiko — ancient child

431. Tsubaki — camellia flower

432. Tsubame — believe

433. Tsubasa — wing

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434. Tsukiko — moon child

435. Tsunade — Young thunder

436. Tsuru — long life

437. Ume — plum blossom

438. Umi — ocean

439. Usagi — rabbit

440. Uta — song

441. Utano — field of songs

442. Wakana — sweet music

443. Wakumi — spring of water

444. Yasu — assertive

445. Yasuko — peaceful child

446. Yo — positive

447. Yoko — sunny child

448. Yori — reliable

449. Yoru — dark

450. Yoshi — good luck

451. Yoshiko — favorite child

452. Yoshima — lucky

453. Yoshino — fertile field

454. Youko — sunshine

455. Yua — ties that bind

456. Yui — gentle

457. Yuina — vegetables

458. Yuka — good cause

459. Yuki — happiness

460. Yukiko — rare child

461. Yuko — excellence

462. Yume — dream

463. Yumi — beauty

464. Yuna — gentle

465. Yuri — lily

466. Yuriko — perfect

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