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200 Unique Japanese Girl Names (Unique & Meaningful)

Browse 469 Japanese girl names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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Japanese Girl Names

469 girl names of Japanese origin — showing top 120

#502

Yoshimi

Japanese

good, benevolent; beauty; decision

#511

Sairi

Japanese

truth, reason

#514

Aye

Japanese

Love

#522

Fujiko

Japanese

Wisteria child

#532

Katura

Japanese

Derived from various fruitful meanings depending on kanji used

#537

Medli

Japanese

A combination of melodies

#538

Ashi

Japanese

a name meaning 'a girl who is hailed'

#552

Kenshia

Japanese

Strong and firm

#555

Kirina

Japanese

to aspire or to hope

#559

Kyona

Japanese

pure; beautiful

#564

Temeko

Japanese

In Japanese, Temeko (てめこ) can imply 'talented child' or 'great growth'.

#583

Natori

Japanese

Another name for the great fish; not to be mistaken with the name Natori which means 'fishing village'

#588

Sameko

Japanese

child of the sun or the flower

#591

Noriko

Japanese

child of law, child of reason

#603

Nayo

Japanese

without any

#606

Oniya

Japanese

demon, devil; a female form of the word 'oni'

#622

Nikiki

Japanese

two trees

#624

Shinda

Japanese

death, to die

#626

Oda

Japanese

small

#638

Tsubaki

Japanese

Camellia flower

#662

Mie

Japanese

beautiful picture

#663

Ataya

Japanese

to become significant

#673

Makia

Japanese

True Value; One who brings joy

#675

Tamekio

Japanese

child of the rice field

#680

Siyuri

Japanese

Clear reason; clarity.

#684

Japanese

Second, two

#686

Tomeko

Japanese

Child of knowledge

#687

Akieba

Japanese

bright (明) and flower (花)

#688

Makiaya

Japanese

truth, beauty, and kindness

#707

Tarisa

Japanese

to take a path or road

#712

Meco

Japanese

blessing, child of love

#727

Hana

Japanese↑ Rising

Flower

#734

Romiya

Japanese

beautiful

#758

Yurie

Japanese

to be gentle or to be reasoned

#781

Yachiyo

Japanese

eight generations

#784

Kimmori

Japanese

tree of hope or to grow

#787

Shimika

Japanese

to shine

#793

Jonai

Japanese

pure, simple; a modern take on the name 'Jonah'

#804

Tamai

Japanese

a jewel,

#816

Tamaki

Japanese

jewelry or precious

#820

Kaoru

Japanese

To be fragrant or to smell good.

#821

Tarie

Japanese

to tie or bind together

#864

Tamura

Japanese

Village of rice

#881

Teshina

Japanese

Glimmer of hope

#883

Shikema

Japanese

Faithful, child of history

#886

Neco

Japanese

cat

#887

Airin

Japanese

The meaning 'love' or 'affection' when written as 愛琳.

#917

Katari

Japanese

to cut or carve; great spirit

#921

Ayana

Japanese

Colorful.; Eternal bloom.; Beautiful flower.

#924

Takeko

Japanese

child of the bamboo.

#935

Bulma

Japanese

flower bud

#938

Seira

Japanese

the goddess of victory

#944

Sakurako

Japanese

Cherry Blossom Child

#945

Taumi

Japanese

people, beauty

#947

Akia

Japanese

Bright and clear

#950

Tsutako

Japanese

A child born after the previous one.

#973

Aakira

Japanese

Means 'bright' or 'pure'.

#980

Ziniya

Japanese

to shine brightly

#987

Kairi

Japanese

ocean village; home by the ocean

#992

Tomeki

Japanese

friend of the people

#993

Araya

Japanese↑ Rising

A place name, or ‘to be open’

#996

Chikara

Japanese

Strength or power

#1005

Ayea

Japanese

colorful/beautiful

#1015

Kiyann

Japanese

Purity

#1022

Takashia

Japanese

tall, noble; or a variant form of Takashi with a feminine ending

#1023

Kimako

Japanese

A child (ko) who is treasured (kima)

#1024

Kaya

Japanese

forgiveness; elder sister; rock

#1029

Ain

Japanese

love, affection

#1036

Tomoye

Japanese

wisdom, intellect

#1037

Misue

Japanese

Beautiful help

#1042

Momo

Japanese

peach

#1048

Momoe

Japanese

Peach blossom

#1083

Chisa

Japanese

Wisdom, knowledge

#1089

Haruna

Japanese

spring vegetable

#1091

Shiena

Japanese

The meaning can vary but is often interpreted as 'sparkle' or 'shine' depending on the kanji used.

#1095

Shnya

Japanese

One who is humble

#1103

Keinya

Japanese

May carry various meanings depending on the kanji used; often signifies 'the first of the new era'.

#1103

Mainou

Japanese

A name signifying a beautiful or lovely presence

#1125

Maomi

Japanese

true beauty

#1125

Sannai

Japanese

Sannai) meaning 'three wells'; Derived from 'sanna', meaning 'grace' or 'blessing'

#1126

Tachic

Japanese

multicolored; diverse.

#1134

Heymi

Japanese

Bravery

#1149

Eina

Japanese

the one who is good, virtue

#1160

Shinia

Japanese

genuine, true

#1172

Akida

Japanese

the one who is intelligent

#1178

Kameko

Japanese

亀子

#1183

Timeko

Japanese

Child of time

#1194

Michia

Japanese

beautiful, wise

#1195

Iri

Japanese

Design, inspiration

#1195

Kanoi

Japanese

the meaning can vary based on kanji used, but often linked to beauty and harmony

#1198

Yanari

Japanese

Night rain

#1199

Mikera

Japanese

beautiful, fragrant

#1199

Teka

Japanese

Unique

#1199

Tomiyah

Japanese

the one who stands magnificent

#1201

Kameya

Japanese

a form related to 'ocean' or 'beauty'

#1207

Yuna

Japanese↑ Rising

The reason, to be gentle.

#1264

Inah

Japanese

a beautiful garden

#1266

Nanako

Japanese

Meaning 'seven children', where 'nana' means seven and 'ko' means child.

#1267

Michi

Japanese

A path, a way

#1284

Amida

Japanese

No specific meaning, often a name for people or places

#1302

Shatori

Japanese

to be born from the valleys

#1309

Yoshani

Japanese

good fortune; auspicious

#1314

Miya

Japanese

beautiful night

#1326

Rikya

Japanese

to be powerful, forceful

#1329

Tashika

Japanese

To convey a message

#1344

Yoneko

Japanese

which can mean 'child of rice'.

#1365

Takesa

Japanese

take) meaning 'warrior' + 久 (esa) meaning 'long-lasting'

#1375

Yukiye

Japanese

snow valley

#1379

Amane

Japanese

Amane), meaning 'sound of heaven'.

#1390

Atari

Japanese

to hit or succeed

#1391

Sumeko

Japanese

Child of the corner

#1401

Nikara

Japanese

There is no specific meaning attributed in Japanese; however, it draws influence from the phonetic structure.; Strong; courageous

#1420

Cairi

Japanese

a person who brings joy

#1435

Umika

Japanese

Valley of beauty

#1439

Mari

Japanese↑ Rising

truth

#1440

Neiya

Japanese

Love; Derived from Neji

#1462

Katora

Japanese

companion

#1479

Ireka

Japanese

Meaning varies with kanji, often interpreted as 'blessing'

#1488

Mirin

Japanese

A beautiful jewel

#1491

Yaicha

Japanese

a branch of cherry blossoms

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