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Japanese names starting with R include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to Japanese heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes Japanese-origin names so enduring.

Japanese names starting with R — quick facts

  • 20 Japanese names begin with the letter R
  • 9 girl names, 10 boy names
  • Japanese names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Japanese Girl Names Starting With R

9 girl names

#734
Japanese
beautiful
#1326
Japanese
to be powerful, forceful
#1560
Japanese
Reflecting, a form of Riku meaning land or shore
#1893
Japanese
Flower, blossom
#7177
Japanese↑ Rising
heavenly
Japanese
Child of the lovely fragrance
Japanese↑ Rising
pure; rebirth or renewal
Japanese
Beautiful center
Japanese
child of truth or reason

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Japanese Boy Names Starting With R

10 boy names

#474
Japanese
roaming samurai
#756
Japanese
Thunder and Lightning)
#1048
Japanese
meaning 'dragon spirit' or 'dragon energy'.
#1632
Japanese
wise child
#1756
Japanese
a variant of Riki, meaning 'power' or 'strength'
#1956
Japanese
jasmine
#1985
Japanese
Strong, big, or great
#6807
Japanese↑ Rising
love and second
Japanese
blessed child
Japanese
Two streams

Japanese Unisex Names Starting With R

1 gender-neutral names

#3327
Japanese↑ Rising
meaning 'thunder'; राई - meaning 'to shine' or 'to glow'