Japanese Names Collection

Japanese Girl Names with Meanings

Discover authentic Japanese girl names with beautiful meanings, kanji characters, and proper pronunciations. Perfect for anime characters, stories, or cultural appreciation.

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This curated list helps writers, world-builders, and fans choose authentic Japanese girl names with kanji and true meanings.

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Sakura ()
Meaning: Cherry Blossom
Pronunciation: sah-KOO-rah
Popular
Yuna (優奈)
Meaning: Gentle, Graceful
Pronunciation: YOO-nah
Popular
Haruka ()
Meaning: Distant, Far-reaching
Pronunciation: hah-ROO-kah
Popular
Aoi ()
Meaning: Hollyhock
Pronunciation: ah-OH-ee
Popular
Hina (陽菜)
Meaning: Sunshine Greens
Pronunciation: HEE-nah
Popular
Akari (明莉)
Meaning: Bright Jasmine
Pronunciation: ah-KAH-ree
Popular
Mei (芽衣)
Meaning: Bud, Sprout
Pronunciation: may
Popular
Riko (莉子)
Meaning: Jasmine Child
Pronunciation: REE-koh
Cool
Rei ()
Meaning: Sound of Jewels
Pronunciation: ray
Cool
Mio (美桜)
Meaning: Beautiful Cherry Blossom
Pronunciation: MEE-oh
Cool
Kana (佳奈)
Meaning: Excellent, Nara
Pronunciation: KAH-nah
Cool
Sora ()
Meaning: Sky
Pronunciation: SOH-rah
Cool
Nana (奈々)
Meaning: Seven; Nara (phonetic usage)
Pronunciation: NAH-nah
Cool
Noa (乃愛)
Meaning: Of Love
Pronunciation: NOH-ah
Cool
Rina (莉奈)
Meaning: Jasmine, Nara
Pronunciation: REE-nah
Cool
Ema (恵真)
Meaning: Blessing, Truth
Pronunciation: EH-mah
Traditional
Yoko (陽子)
Meaning: Sun Child
Pronunciation: YOH-koh
Traditional
Keiko (恵子)
Meaning: Blessed Child
Pronunciation: KAY-koh
Traditional
Sachiko (幸子)
Meaning: Happy Child
Pronunciation: SAH-chee-koh
Traditional
Tomoko (智子)
Meaning: Wise Child
Pronunciation: TOH-moh-koh
Traditional
Michiko (美智子)
Meaning: Beautiful, Wise Child
Pronunciation: MEE-chee-koh
Traditional
Akiko (明子)
Meaning: Bright Child
Pronunciation: AH-kee-koh
Traditional
Naomi (直美)
Meaning: Honest Beauty
Pronunciation: NAH-oh-mee
Traditional
Yasuko (靖子)
Meaning: Peaceful Child
Pronunciation: YAH-soo-koh
Modern
Himari (陽葵)
Meaning: Sun, Hollyhock
Pronunciation: hee-MAH-ree
Modern
Koharu (小春)
Meaning: Little Spring
Pronunciation: koh-HAH-roo
Modern
Rin ()
Meaning: Dignified
Pronunciation: reen
Modern
Airi (愛莉)
Meaning: Love, Jasmine
Pronunciation: EYE-ree
Modern
Yuzuki (柚希)
Meaning: Yuzu, Hope
Pronunciation: YOO-zoo-kee
Modern
Hikari ()
Meaning: Light
Pronunciation: hee-KAH-ree
Modern
Miyu (美優)
Meaning: Beauty, Gentleness
Pronunciation: MEE-yoo
Modern
Ichika (一花)
Meaning: One Flower
Pronunciation: EE-chee-kah

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  • Sound & rhythm: choose a reading that matches your character’s voice.

Example Selections

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Kind shrine maiden with a calm presence and love for nature.
Haruka (遥), Hana (花), Aiko (愛子)
Energetic modern high-schooler who loves the sea and sunshine.
Yuna (優奈), Akari (明莉), Misaki (美咲)

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