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Japanese girl names starting with K bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to Japanese tradition or simply love how K names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

Japanese Girl names starting with K

  • 45 Japanese girl names begin with K
  • All names include full etymology from Japanese naming tradition
  • Japanese names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
  • Current popularity rankings help you choose between the classic and the rising

Japanese Girl Names Starting With K

45 girl names of Japanese origin beginning with K

#532
Japanese
Derived from various fruitful meanings depending on kanji used
#552
Japanese
Strong and firm
#555
Japanese
to aspire or to hope
#559
Japanese
pure; beautiful
#784
Japanese
tree of hope or to grow
#820
Japanese
To be fragrant or to smell good.
#917
Japanese
to cut or carve; great spirit
#987
Japanese
ocean village; home by the ocean
#1015
Japanese
Purity
#1023
Japanese
A child (ko) who is treasured (kima)
#1024
Japanese
forgiveness; elder sister; rock
#1103
Japanese
May carry various meanings depending on the kanji used; often signifies 'the first of the new era'.
#1178
Japanese
亀子
#1195
Japanese
the meaning can vary based on kanji used, but often linked to beauty and harmony
#1201
Japanese
a form related to 'ocean' or 'beauty'
#1462
Japanese
companion
#1548
Japanese
sword, blade
#1571
Japanese
A story, a tale
#1684
Japanese
To shine brightly or lustrous
#1695
Japanese
beautiful, precious
#1928
Japanese↑ Rising
to sparkle or shine
#1973
Japanese
beautiful child
#2657
Japanese
the one who is pure and sacred
#2865
Japanese↑ Rising
The name may derive from the Japanese word '香' (ka), meaning 'fragrance'.
#3298
Japanese↑ Rising
A fragrant, sweet smell; beautiful
#3733
Japanese↑ Rising
to be a goddess; moonlight
#3734
Japanese↑ Rising
one who is sweet
#3755
Japanese↑ Rising
a fragrant beauty
#4235
Japanese↑ Rising
fragrance
#5354
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A combination of elements that can indicate a design or fashionable.
#7842
Japanese
A unique name often picked for its musical quality and association with beauty.; Sea urchin
#8718
Japanese
The place of fragrant flowers
#9301
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A compound of 'Kei,' meaning 'blessed,' and 'Ari,' meaning 'to exist.'
#9319
Japanese↑ Rising
A joyful, happy village
#9322
Japanese↑ Rising
a child of the light
Japanese↑ Rising
Nori): 'seaweed', but used phonetically in names, often imbued with personal significance.
Japanese↑ Rising
mistress, noble; she who brings peace
Japanese↑ Rising
A beautiful blessing
Japanese↑ Rising
綺麗な
Japanese
Can be interpreted as 'blessing' (恵み) where 'kai' means ocean and 'moni' relates to a treasure or jewel.
Japanese
Blessing
Japanese
blessing or a graceful child
Japanese
to care for
Japanese
the one who wins; from a musical instrument
Japanese
Little blessing

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