376 Japanese Girl Names With Traditional Associations

The graceful harmony of tradition and modernity can be felt through these lovely names.

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Last Updated on Jul 24, 2024

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Japanese girl names are often inspired by nature and its elements, such as seasons, trees, and flowers. They reflect the culture’s strong connection with mother nature. Japanese names also reflect human virtues and values that reflect the country’s history and traditions. These names, as with names from many other cultures, have meanings that symbolize positive human traits and elements from nature. For feminine names, the suffixes -mi (beautiful), -ko (child), and -ka (fragrance) have also become quite popular as of late. For example, a name like Michi has multiple meanings, including ‘intelligence.’ Adding a ‘ko’ will make it Michiko, which means ‘an intelligent child.’ Two-syllable names that were popular before the 1980s are in trend again. So are short names, such as Mei, Rio, and Rei, but they have no meaning. You could assign any meaning you like to these names by adding suffixes. These would then be considered modern names, free from any association with the past. Japanese names are mainly created using kanji characters. Kanji began as pictures but changed into characters over time (1). A kanji name can be pronounced or written in multiple ways (2). Parents can create innumerable combinations of kanji to come up with a unique name for their child. These characters also allow parents to create variations that help add depth and complexity to their child’s name. There is a current trend of blending old Japanese names with fashionable suffixes. However, traditional Japanese baby girl names like Sakura (cherry blossom), Yuki (snow), and Hana (flower) continue to capture parents’ fascination. Such names not only stand for nature but also represent beauty. If you are looking for more such delightful Japanese girl names, we have you covered. Below is our unique collection of the most charming names, both popular from previous times and recent years, with their meanings.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Amaya	Girl	Heavenly valley; Elevated place; Mother capital; Night rain; End
Sara	Girl	Princess
Kiara	Girl	Dark; Bright; Shining; Peaceful; A lady with dusk hair; First ray of the sun
Reina	Girl	Queen
Aya	Girl	Design; Colorful; Miracle; Verse; Sword
Hana	Girl	Grace
Kimora	Girl	Tree; Wood; Town; Village; Golden meadow; From the meadow
Kaiya	Girl	Forgiveness; Sea also; Yew tree; Pure; Creativity
Kiera	Girl	Little dark one; Dark-headed; Dusky; Black
Nori	Girl	Peace; Doctrine; Seaweed

Jhene	Girl	God's gracious gift
Ayana	Girl	Beautiful flower; Color; Design; Spring water; Delicate
Yuna	Girl	Gentleness; Friendliness
Miya	Girl	A beautiful temple
Emi	Girl	Favour; Benefit; Picture; Painting; Beautiful
Kiyomi	Girl	Pure, beautiful, pure beauty
Mari	Girl	Donation; Mother; Genuine; Village; Reason; Logi
Mika	Girl	Beautiful fragrance
Star	Girl	Star
Amya	Girl	Night rain; Beloved; The end; Pleasant place; Trusted by God

Gina	Girl	Queen; Maiden
Miyah	Girl	The pregnant virgin; A sacred temple
Aiza	Girl	Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine
Kaori	Girl	Fragrant weaving
Rumi	Girl	Current and flow; Water; Beauty
Haya	Girl	Hurry; Come quickly; Life; Feathers universally
Sora	Girl	Sky; Conch shell; Heaven; Gravel
Ria	Girl	To flow; Ground; Love; Beloved; Crimson pear; Joyful; Sweet; Free
Katana	Girl	Sword; Single-edged sword; One-sided edge
Manha	Girl	A direction; A path of life; Gift from Allah; Many leaves

Nayomi	Girl	Variant of Naomi; Pleasantness; Delight
Mei	Girl	Beautiful; Chinese plum
Akari	Girl	Red village; Bright, white jasmine
Maiya	Girl	Good mother; Circle; Increasingly; Illusion
Mai	Girl	Water; Love; Dance; Beloved
Rina	Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Sakura	Girl	Cherry blossom
Emiko	Girl	Beautiful child; Blessed child
Kamia	Girl	Holy valley; Upper valley
Arina	Girl	Peace; From Hadria; Gold; Radiant one

Amaiah	Girl	Night rain; Cheerful; Village of Amaya
Aiko	Girl	Little loved one; Lovable child; Child of love; Edge of a sword
Nara	Girl	Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
Sayuri	Girl	Small lily
Jun	Boy	Simple; Pure; Clean
Aine	Girl	Splendor; Radiance; Brilliance; Love sound; The only one; My eye; Descendant; Scene; Sight
Yumi	Girl	A beautiful archery bow
Gohan	Girl	Masculine, Japanese, rice or meal
Kinza	Girl	Treasure; To see left; A kinswoman; Royal victory; Gold mint
Aina	Girl	Always; The only one; Grace; Favor; Scene; Sight; Mirror; Difficult birth; Elegant love; Chaste

Mahina	Girl	Moon; Month; Light; Genuine; Male; Dance; Full; Queen; Apple tree
Rei	Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Bell
Kiyara	Girl	Pure; Clear like a crystal
Reia	Girl	To flow; Ground; Lonely, calm; Solitary, Peaceful
Akemi	Girl	Bright, beautiful, dawn
Kimiko	Girl	Noble child; Valuable and beautiful child; Senior; Empress
Arissa	Girl	Best; Bright; Harvest
Saori	Girl	Sand; Red-flowing silk
Aarika	Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Beautiful water lily; Golden; Gilded
Keiko	Girl	Blessed child; Happy child; Lucky child

Mayumi	Girl	Beautiful; Genuine; Reason
Rima	Girl	White antelope; Advantage; Flax; To calm down; To quieten; Beloved; Goddess Durga
Kayda	Girl	Looks like a little dragon
Kima	Girl	Flower blossom; Fine branches; Mane; Beautiful; Established by God
Kayanna	Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Maisha	Girl	Life; Dance; Sand
Ayumi	Girl	Walk; Step; Beauty; Pleasure
Kayana	Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Mea	Girl	Mine; Red; To bud; To sprout; Love; Tower on the north wall of Jerusalem
Asami	Girl	Beautiful hemp; Morning beauty; Beautiful morning

Suki	Girl	A beloved woman
Emika	Girl	Smile; Beauty; Whole; Great
Kaida	Girl	Little Dragon
Kiki	Girl	Double happiness; Caster plant; New beginnings; Hope; She-wolf; Blue jay
Misa	Girl	A beautiful bud or a beautiful sand
Videl	Girl	Anagram of Devil
Beni	Boy	Blessed; Son; Crimson
Shi	Boy	Death; Poetry; Samurai
Rukia	Girl	Bright or shining
Akiko	Girl	Clear child; Crystal child; Bright child; Autumn child

Kina	Girl	Pure; Follower of Christ; Henna; Princess; Noblewoman
Mio	Girl	A beautiful cherry blossom
Risa	Girl	One whose laughter is like the song
Akina	Girl	Bright greens; Autumn greens; Autumn name
Aimi	Girl	Love beauty
Sai	Girl	One who is divine; One who strives
Relena	Girl	Protector of peace
Tora	Girl	Tigress; Thunder
Ayisha	Girl	Living; Alive; Prosperous; Love; Affection
Tsunade	Girl	One who is like the young thunder; Confident

Nanami	Girl	Seven seas; Beautiful green vegetables
Natsuko	Girl	The one who was born in summer time
Shoko	Girl	A little child who is auspicious
Ai	Girl	Love; Affection; Indigo; Friendly
Hina	Girl	Greens; Light; Sun; Goddess of various Polynesian cultures
Koko	Girl	Night; Black foot
Midori	Girl	Green
Mizuki	Girl	Auspicious; Hope
Nozomi	Girl	Hopeful truth; Wishful beauty
Shiori	Girl	Bookmark; Bending; Poem

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Japanese baby girl names blend natural elements with valued human qualities. They are rooted in Japanese culture and tradition and exude grace and elegance. People opt for these baby girl names not only because they depict the rich cultural tapestry of Japan but also because they capture the true essence of Japanese history and heritage. You may select any combination of kanji characters to create a conventional or modern name for your daughter. These meaningful Japanese baby girl names are sure to inspire you no matter your choice.

Infographic: Beautiful Japanese Names For Your Adorable Girl

Japanese baby girl names are often connected to nature. Trees and flowers mostly inspire these names. These names may also represent qualities such as beauty, elegance, and grace. If you are looking for beautiful Japanese baby names for your daughter, you may want to look at the infographic below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Yuna a Japanese name?

Yes. Yuna is a Japanese name with several meanings depending on the choice of kanji characters. The most common meanings of Yuna are dream, gentle, peace, and vision.

2. What are some rare Japanese girl names?

Some rare Japanese names for girls include Emiko, Tadashi, Kazuko, Chiyo, and Fumiko.

3. What Japanese girl name means jewel?

There are several Japanese girl names that are related to jewel. Some of these names are Aoku, Akuru, and Chizuko.

4. What Japanese name means butterfly?

Japanese names that mean butterfly are Cho and Choko.

5. Are there any Japanese girl names that have a meaning related to strength or power?

Yes. Many baby girl names in the Japanese language mean strength and power. Some examples of such names are Kaya, Rikina, Rikiyo, and Takumi.

6. Are there any traditional naming customs for Japanese baby girls?

According to Japanese naming traditions, parents must name their girl child with ko (子, “child”) at the end of the given name. However, this practice is not so common nowadays.

References

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Explore Japan Language.
https://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/language/index.html
Dictionary of Japanese Names.
https://cjki.org/samples/jname.htm

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