Browse Names

Akihiko 明彦, 昭彦, あきひこ m Japanese
From Japanese 明 (aki) or 昭 (aki) both meaning "bright" combined with 彦 (hiko) meaning "boy, prince". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.

Akihito 明仁, 昭仁, 章人, あきひと m Japanese
From Japanese 明 (aki) or 昭 (aki) both meaning "bright" combined with 仁 (hito) meaning "compassionate". Other kanji combinations are possible. Akihito (1933-), name written 明仁, was the emperor of Japan from 1989 to 2019.

Akimitsu 昭光, あきみつ m Japanese
From Japanese 昭 (aki) meaning "bright" and 光 (mitsu) meaning "light". Other combinations of kanji can also form this name.

Akio 昭夫, 昭男, 昭雄, あきお m Japanese
From Japanese 昭 (aki) meaning "bright, luminous" combined with 夫 (o) meaning "man, husband", 男 (o) meaning "male, man" or 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Akira 昭, 明, 亮, 晶, あきら m & f Japanese
From Japanese 昭 (akira) meaning "bright", 明 (akira) meaning "bright" or 亮 (akira) meaning "clear". Other kanji with the same pronunciation can also form this name. A famous bearer was the Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998), given name written 明.

Akito 章斗, 章人, あきと m Japanese
From Japanese 章 (aki) meaning "chapter" combined with 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, or 人 (to) meaning "person". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Aoi 葵, 碧, あおい f & m Japanese
From Japanese 葵 (aoi) meaning "hollyhock, althea" or an adjectival form of 碧 (ao) meaning "green, blue". Other kanji with the same reading can form this name as well.

Arata 新, あらた m Japanese
From Japanese 新 (arata) meaning "fresh, new". Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.

Asahi 旭, 朝日, あさひ m & f Japanese
From Japanese 旭 (asahi) or 朝日 (asahi) both meaning "morning sun". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Asuka 明日香, 飛鳥, あすか f & m Japanese
From Japanese 明日 (asu) meaning "tomorrow" and 香 (ka) meaning "fragrance", or from 飛 (asu) meaning "to fly" and 鳥 (ka) meaning "bird". Other kanji combinations can be possible as well.

Atsushi 淳, 敦, あつし m Japanese
From Japanese 淳 (atsushi) meaning "pure" or 敦 (atsushi) meaning "kindness, honesty". This name can also be formed from other kanji or kanji combinations.

Ayumu 歩夢, 歩, あゆむ m Japanese
From Japanese 歩 (ayu) meaning "walk, step" and 夢 (mu) meaning "dream, vision". It can also be written with 歩 alone, or with other combinations of kanji.

Chiaki 千秋, 千晶, 千明, ちあき f & m Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with 秋 (aki) meaning "autumn", 晶 (aki) meaning "clear, crystal" or 明 (aki) meaning "bright, light, clear". This name can also be formed from other kanji combinations.

Chiharu 千春, ちはる f & m Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with 春 (haru) meaning "spring". Other combinations of kanji characters can form this name as well.

Chihiro 千尋, ちひろ f & m Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" and 尋 (hiro) meaning "fathom, armspan", as well as other kanji combinations. This is the name of the main character in the Japanese animated movie Spirited Away (2001).

Chikara 力, ちから m Japanese
From Japanese 力 (chikara) meaning "power, capability, influence". This name can also be formed by other kanji or combinations of kanji.

Daichi 大地, 大智, だいち m Japanese
From Japanese 大 (dai) meaning "big, great" combined with 地 (chi) meaning "earth, land" or 智 (chi) meaning "wisdom, intellect". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Daigo 大悟, 大吾, だいご m Japanese
From Japanese 大 (dai) meaning "big, great" combined with 悟 (go) meaning "enlightenment" or 吾 (go) meaning "I, me". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Daiki 大輝, 大樹, 大貴, だいき m Japanese
From Japanese 大 (dai) meaning "big, great" combined with 輝 (ki) meaning "brightness", 樹 (ki) meaning "tree" or 貴 (ki) meaning "valuable". Other combinations of kanji can also form this name.

Daisuke 大輔, だいすけ m Japanese
From Japanese 大 (dai) meaning "big, great" and 輔 (suke) meaning "help". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Eiji 英二, 栄治, えいじ m Japanese
From Japanese 英 (ei) meaning "excellent, fine" or 栄 (ei) meaning "glory, honour, flourish, prosper" combined with 二 (ji) meaning "two" or 治 (ji) meaning "govern, administer". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Fuku 福, ふく m & f Japanese
From Japanese 福 (fuku) meaning "happiness, good fortune, blessing". This name can also be formed by other kanji or combinations of kanji.

Fumihito 文仁, ふみひと m Japanese
From Japanese 文 (fumi) meaning "writing" and 仁 (hito) meaning "compassionate". A notable bearer is the Japanese crown prince Fumihito (1965-), the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito. This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji.

Fumio 文雄, 文夫, 文男, ふみお m Japanese
From Japanese 文 (fumi) meaning "writing" combined with 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly" or 夫 (o) meaning "husband, man". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Goro 五郎, ごろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 五郎 (see Gorō).

Gorō 五郎, ごろう m Japanese
From Japanese 五 (go) meaning "five" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name for the fifth son. Different combinations of kanji are also possible.

Gorou 五郎, ごろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 五郎 (see Gorō).

Hachiro 八郎, はちろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 八郎 (see Hachirō).

Hachirō 八郎, はちろう m Japanese
From Japanese 八 (hachi) meaning "eight" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name for the eighth son. Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Hachirou 八郎, はちろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 八郎 (see Hachirō).

Hajime 肇, 一, 元, はじめ m Japanese
Means "beginning" in Japanese, written with kanji having the same or similar meanings, such as 肇, 一 or 元, as well as others.

Hanzō 半蔵, はんぞう m Japanese
From Japanese 半 (han) meaning "half" and 蔵 (zō) meaning "to hide". This name was borne by the noted samurai Hattori Hanzou (1542-1596). The name can also be formed from other kanji combinations.

Hanzou 半蔵, はんぞう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 半蔵 (see Hanzō).

Haru 陽, 春, 晴, はる m & f Japanese
From Japanese 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male", 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.

Haruka 遥, 春花, 晴香, はるか f & m Japanese
From Japanese 遥 (haruka) meaning "distant, remote". It can also come from 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather" combined with 花 (ka) meaning "flower, blossom" or 香 (ka) meaning "fragrance". Additionally, other kanji combinations can form this name.

Haruki 晴輝, 陽生, 春樹, はるき m Japanese
From Japanese 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather" or 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with 輝 (ki) meaning "brightness" or 生 (ki) meaning "living". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Haruto 陽斗, 遥斗, 陽翔, 晴斗, はると m Japanese
From Japanese 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male", 遥 (haru) meaning "distant, remote" or 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather" combined with 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, or 翔 (to) meaning "soar, fly". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Hayate 颯, はやて m Japanese
From Japanese 颯 (hayate) meaning "sudden, sound of the wind". Other kanji with the same pronunciation can also form this name.

Hayato 隼人, はやと m Japanese
From Japanese 隼 (haya) meaning "falcon" (using a nanori reading) and 人 (to) meaning "person". Other kanji combinations can also make up this name.

Hibiki 響, ひびき m & f Japanese
From Japanese 響 (hibiki) meaning "sound, echo".

Hideaki 英明, ひであき m Japanese
From Japanese 英 (hide) meaning "excellent, fine" and 明 (aki) meaning "bright, light, clear", as well as other combinations of kanji.

Hideki 秀樹, 英樹, ひでき m Japanese
From Japanese 秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding" or 英 (hide) meaning "excellent, fine" combined with 樹 (ki) meaning "tree". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Hidemi 秀美, ひでみ m Japanese
From Japanese 秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding" and 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", as well as other combinations of kanji characters.

Hideo 英雄, 秀雄, 英夫, 秀夫, ひでお m Japanese
From Japanese 英 (hide) meaning "excellent, fine" or 秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding" combined with 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly" or 夫 (o) meaning "husband, man". Other kanji combinations can also form this name. A famous bearer is the video game developer Hideo Kojima (1963-).

Hideyoshi 秀良, 秀吉, ひでよし m Japanese
From Japanese 秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding" combined with 良 (yoshi) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" or 吉 (yoshi) meaning "good luck". Other kanji combinations are possible. Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Hideyoshi 秀吉 being his given name) was a 16th-century daimyo who unified Japan and attempted to conquer Korea. He also banned the ownership of weapons by the peasantry, and banished Christian missionaries.

Hifumi 一二三, ひふみ m & f Japanese
From Japanese 一 (hi) meaning "one", 二 (fu) meaning "two" and 三 (mi) meaning "three".

Hikari 光, ひかり f & m Japanese
From Japanese 光 (hikari) meaning "light". Other kanji can also form this name. It is often written with the hiragana writing system.

Hikaru 光, 輝, ひかる m & f Japanese
From Japanese 光 (hikaru) meaning "light" or 輝 (hikaru) meaning "brightness". Other kanji can also form this name.

Hinata 日向, 陽向, 向日葵, ひなた f & m Japanese
From Japanese 日向 (hinata) meaning "sunny place", 陽向 (hinata) meaning "toward the sun", or a non-standard reading of 向日葵 (himawari) meaning "sunflower". Other kanji compounds are also possible. Because of the irregular readings, this name is often written using the hiragana writing system.

Hiraku 拓, ひらく m Japanese
From Japanese 拓 (hiraku) meaning "expand, open, support". Other kanji can also form this name.

Hirohito 裕人, 裕仁, ひろひと m Japanese
From Japanese 裕 (hiro) meaning "abundant" and 人 (hito) meaning "person" or 仁 (hito) meaning "compassionate". Hirohito (1901-1989), name written 裕仁, was the emperor of Japan from 1926 to 1989. Different combinations of kanji can also form this name.

Hiroki 大輝, 大樹, ひろき m Japanese
From Japanese 大 (hiro) meaning "big, great" and 輝 (ki) meaning "brightness" or 樹 (ki) meaning "tree". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Hiroshi 寛, 浩, 裕, 博, ひろし m Japanese
From Japanese 寛 (hiroshi) meaning "tolerant, generous", 浩 (hiroshi) meaning "prosperous", or other kanji and kanji combinations that are read the same way.

Hiroto 大翔, 博人, 博斗, 浩人, 寛人, ひろと m Japanese
From Japanese 大 (hiro) meaning "big, great" or 博 (hiro) meaning "command, esteem" combined with 人 (to) meaning "person", 翔 (to) meaning "soar, glide" or 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation. Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Ichiro 一郎, いちろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 一郎 (see Ichirō).

Ichirō 一郎, いちろう m Japanese
From Japanese 一 (ichi) meaning "one" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name given to the first son. Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.

Ichirou 一郎, いちろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 一郎 (see Ichirō).

Isamu 勇, いさむ m Japanese
From Japanese 勇 (isamu) meaning "brave" or other kanji having the same pronunciation.

Itsuki 樹, いつき m Japanese
From Japanese 樹 (itsuki) meaning "tree", using the kanji's nanori reading. Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.

Jin 2 仁, じん m Japanese
From Japanese 仁 (jin) meaning "compassionate" or other kanji having the same reading.

Jiro 二郎, じろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 二郎 (see Jirō).

Jirō 二郎, じろう m Japanese
From Japanese 二 (ji) meaning "two" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name given to the second son. Other combinations of kanji characters can also be possible.

Jirou 二郎, じろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 二郎 (see Jirō).

Jun 2 淳, 潤, 純, 順, じゅん m & f Japanese
From Japanese 淳 (jun) meaning "pure", 潤 (jun) meaning "moisture", 純 (jun) meaning "pure, clean, simple", or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Jun'ichi 順一, 淳一, じゅんいち m Japanese
From Japanese 順 (jun) meaning "obey, submit" or 淳 (jun) meaning "pure" combined with 一 (ichi) meaning "one". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Junpei 純平, 淳平, 順平, じゅんぺい m Japanese
From Japanese 純 (jun) or 淳 (jun) both meaning "pure" combined with 平 (pei) meaning "level, even, peaceful". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Jūrō 十郎, じゅうろう m Japanese
From Japanese 十 (jū) meaning "ten" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". Traditionally this name was given to the tenth son. Other combinations of kanji characters are possible as well.

Juro 2 十郎, じゅうろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 十郎 (see Jūrō).

Jurou 十郎, じゅうろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 十郎 (see Jūrō).

Juurou 十郎, じゅうろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 十郎 (see Jūrō).

Kaede 楓, かえで f & m Japanese
From Japanese 楓 (kaede) meaning "maple" or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Kaito 海斗, 海翔, かいと m Japanese
From Japanese 海 (kai) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, or 翔 (to) meaning "soar, fly". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Kanata 奏多, かなた m & f Japanese
From Japanese 奏 (kana) meaning "play music, complete" and 多 (ta) meaning "many", as well as other combinations of kanji that have the same pronunciation.

Kaoru 薫, 香, 馨, かおる f & m Japanese
From Japanese 薫 (kaoru), 香 (kaoru), 馨 (kaoru) all meaning "fragrance, fragrant", as well as other kanji having the same reading.

Katashi 堅, かたし m Japanese
From Japanese 堅 (katashi) meaning "hard, firm" or other kanji and kanji combinations that are pronounced the same way.

Katsu 勝, 克, かつ m Japanese
From Japanese 勝 (katsu) meaning "victory", as well as other kanji having the same pronunciation.

Katsuhito 勝人, 克人, 勝仁, 克仁, かつひと m Japanese
From Japanese 勝 (katsu) meaning "victory" or 克 (katsu) meaning "overcome" combined with 人 (hito) meaning "person" or 仁 (hito) meaning "compassionate". Other kanji characters can combine to form this name as well.

Katsumi 克美, 克己, 勝美, 勝巳, かつみ m & f Japanese
From Japanese 克 (katsu) meaning "overcome" or 勝 (katsu) meaning "victory" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" or 己 (mi) meaning "self". Other kanji combinations having the same pronunciation can also form this name.

Katsuo 勝雄, かつお m Japanese
From Japanese 勝 (katsu) meaning "victory" and 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly". Other combinations of kanji are also possible.

Katsuro 勝郎, かつろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 勝郎 (see Katsurō).

Katsurō 勝郎, かつろう m Japanese
From Japanese 勝 (katsu) meaning "victory" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". Different kanji characters can combine to form this name as well.

Katsurou 勝郎, かつろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 勝郎 (see Katsurō).

Kazuhiko 和彦, 一彦, かずひこ m Japanese
From Japanese 和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" or 一 (kazu) meaning "one" combined with 彦 (hiko) meaning "boy, prince". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Kazuki 一輝, 一樹, 和希, 和樹, かずき m Japanese
From Japanese 一 (kazu) meaning "one" or 和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" combined with 輝 (ki) meaning "brightness", 希 (ki) meaning "hope" or 樹 (ki) meaning "tree", as well as other combinations of kanji characters.

Kazumi 和美, 一美, 和巳, かずみ f & m Japanese
From Japanese 和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" or 一 (kazu) meaning "one" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other combinations of kanji can form this name as well.

Kazuo 一男, 和夫, 一夫, 和男, 一雄, かずお m Japanese
From Japanese 一 (kazu) meaning "one" or 和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" combined with 男 (o) meaning "male, man" or 夫 (o) meaning "husband, man". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Kazuya 一也, 和也, かずや m Japanese
From Japanese 一 (kazu) meaning "one" or 和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" combined with 也 (ya) meaning "to be, also". Other combinations of kanji can form this name as well.

Kazuyuki 和幸, かずゆき m Japanese
From Japanese 和 (kazu) meaning "harmony, peace" and 幸 (yuki) meaning "happiness, good luck", as well as other combinations of kanji characters having the same reading.

Kei 慧, 圭, 慶, 恵, けい m & f Japanese
From Japanese 慧 (kei) meaning "intelligent", 圭 (kei) meaning "gemstone" or 慶 (kei) meaning "celebration". This name can also be formed from other kanji or kanji combinations.

Keita 1 慶太, 啓太, けいた m Japanese
From Japanese 慶 (kei) meaning "celebration" or 啓 (kei) meaning "open, begin" combined with 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Ken 2 健, けん m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Ken'ichi 健一, 研一, 賢一, 謙一, けんいち m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" or 研 (ken) meaning "study, sharpen" combined with 一 (ichi) meaning "one". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Kenji 健二, 研二, 賢二, 謙二, 健司, けんじ m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" or 研 (ken) meaning "study, sharpen" combined with 二 (ji) meaning "two". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.

Kenshin 謙信, けんしん m Japanese
From Japanese 謙 (ken) meaning "humble, modest" and 信 (shin) meaning "trust, believe". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Kenta 健太, けんた m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" and 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great", as well as other kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.

Kentarō 健太郎, 賢太郎, けんたろう m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong", 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.

Kenzo 謙三, 健三, 賢三, けんぞう m Japanese, French (Modern)
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 謙三 or 健三 or 賢三 (see Kenzō). Use of the name in France can probably be attributed to the fashion brand Kenzo, founded in 1970 by the Japanese-French designer Kenzō Takada (1939-2020).

Kenzō 謙三, 健三, 賢三, けんぞう m Japanese
From Japanese 謙 (ken) meaning "humble", 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" or 賢 (ken) meaning "wise" combined with 三 (zō) meaning "three". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Kenzou 謙三, 健三, 賢三, けんぞう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 謙三 or 健三 or 賢三 (see Kenzō).

Kichiro 吉郎, きちろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 吉郎 (see Kichirō).

Kichirō 吉郎, きちろう m Japanese
From Japanese 吉 (kichi) meaning "good luck" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Kichirou 吉郎, きちろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 吉郎 (see Kichirō).

Kiyoshi 清, 淳, きよし m Japanese
From Japanese 清 (kiyoshi) or 淳 (kiyoshi) both meaning "pure". Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.

Kohaku 琥珀, こはく f & m Japanese
From Japanese 琥珀 (kohaku) meaning "amber".

Kōji 浩司, 浩二, 康二, 幸次, 光司, こうじ m Japanese
From Japanese 浩 (kō) meaning "prosperous", 幸 (kō) meaning "happiness, good luck" or 康 (kō) meaning "peace" combined with 司 (ji) meaning "officer, boss", 二 (ji) meaning "two" or 次 (ji) meaning "next". This name can also be formed from many other combinations of kanji characters.

Koji 浩司, 浩二, 康二, 幸次, 光司, こうじ m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 浩司 or 浩二 or 康二 or 幸次 or 光司 (see Kōji).

Kōki 光希, 幸輝, こうき m Japanese
From Japanese 光 (kō) meaning "light" or 幸 (kō) meaning "happiness, good luck" combined with 希 (ki) meaning "hope" or 輝 (ki) meaning "brightness". This name can be formed from other combinations of kanji characters as well.

Kōsuke 康介, 孝介, 浩介, 公介, こうすけ m Japanese
From Japanese 康 (kō) meaning "peace", 孝 (kō) meaning "filial piety, obedience" or 浩 (kō) meaning "prosperous" combined with 介 (suke) meaning "help, assist". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.

Kosuke 康介, 孝介, 浩介, 公介, こうすけ m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 康介 or 孝介 or 浩介 or 公介 (see Kōsuke).

Kōta 康太, こうた m Japanese
From Japanese 康 (kō) meaning "peace" and 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Kouji 浩司, 浩二, 康二, 幸次, 光司, こうじ m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 浩司 or 浩二 or 康二 or 幸次 or 光司 (see Kōji).

Kouki 光希, 幸輝, こうき m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 光希 or 幸輝 (see Kōki).

Kousuke 康介, 孝介, 浩介, 公介, こうすけ m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 康介 or 孝介 or 浩介 or 公介 (see Kōsuke).

Kouta 康太, こうた m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 康太 (see Kōta).

Kuro 九郎, くろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 九郎 (see Kurō).

Kurō 九郎, くろう m Japanese
From Japanese 九 (ku) meaning "nine" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". This name was traditionally given to the ninth son. Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.

Kurou 九郎, くろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 九郎 (see Kurō).

Kyo 協, 京, 郷, 杏, きょう m & f Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 協 or 京 or 郷 or 杏 (see Kyō).

Kyō 協, 京, 郷, 杏, きょう m & f Japanese
From Japanese 協 (kyō) meaning "unite, cooperate", 京 (kyō) meaning "capital city", 郷 (kyō) meaning "village", 杏 (kyō) meaning "apricot", or other kanji with the same pronunciation.

Kyou 協, 京, 郷, 杏, きょう m & f Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 協 or 京 or 郷 or 杏 (see Kyō).

Makoto 誠, まこと m & f Japanese
From Japanese 誠 (makoto) meaning "sincerity", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations.

Masaharu 正治, 正春, 雅治, まさはる m Japanese
From Japanese 正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" or 雅 (masa) meaning "elegant, graceful" combined with 治 (haru) meaning "govern, administer" or 春 (haru) meaning "spring (the season)". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.

Masahiko 雅彦, 正彦, 昌彦, まさひこ m Japanese
From Japanese 雅 (masa) meaning "elegant, graceful" or 正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" combined with 彦 (hiko) meaning "boy, prince". This name can be formed from other kanji combinations as well.

Masaki 正樹, 政樹, 真樹, まさき m Japanese
From Japanese 正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" and 樹 (ki) meaning "tree", as well as other combinations of kanji having the same reading.

Masami 成美, 正美, まさみ f & m Japanese
From Japanese 成 (masa) meaning "become" or 正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji.

Masao 正雄, 正夫, 政雄, 政男, まさお m Japanese
From Japanese 正 (masa) meaning "right, proper" or 政 (masa) meaning "government" combined with 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly" or 夫 (o) meaning "man, husband". This name can be formed from other kanji combinations as well.

Masaru 勝, 優, まさる m Japanese
From Japanese 勝 (masaru) meaning "victory" or 優 (masaru) meaning "excellence". Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.

Masashi 政志, 雅志, 正志, 雅史, まさし m Japanese
From Japanese 政 (masa) meaning "government" or 雅 (masa) meaning "elegant, graceful" combined with 志 (shi) meaning "will, purpose". Many other kanji combinations can form this name as well.

Masato 正人, 雅人, 真人, まさと m Japanese
From Japanese 正 (masa) meaning "right, proper", 雅 (masa) meaning "elegant, graceful" or 真 (masa) meaning "real, genuine, true" combined with 人 (to) meaning "person". Other combinations of kanji that have the same pronunciation can also form this name.

Michi 1 道, みち m & f Japanese
From Japanese 道 (michi) meaning "path". Other kanji can also form this name.

Minato 港, みなと m & f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 港 (minato) meaning "harbour", as well as other combinations of kanji having the same pronunciation.

Minoru 実, みのる m & f Japanese
From Japanese 実 (minoru) meaning "to bear fruit", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations with the same pronunciation.

Misao 操, みさお m & f Japanese
From Japanese 操 (misao) meaning "chastity, honour". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji.

Mitsuaki 光昭, みつあき m Japanese
From Japanese 光 (mitsu) meaning "light" and 昭 (aki) meaning "bright, luminous". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Nao 直, 奈央, 奈緒, なお f & m Japanese
From Japanese 直 (nao) meaning "straight, direct" or from a combination of 奈 (na), a phonetic character, and 央 (o) meaning "center". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.

Naoki 直樹, なおき m Japanese
From Japanese 直 (nao) meaning "straight, direct" and 樹 (ki) meaning "tree", as well as other combinations of different kanji with the same pronunciations.

Naomi 2 直美, 直己, なおみ f & m Japanese
From Japanese 直 (nao) meaning "straight, direct" and 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" (usually feminine) or 己 (mi) meaning "self" (usually masculine). Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Naruhito 徳仁, なるひと m Japanese
From Japanese 徳 (naru) meaning "virtue" and 仁 (hito) meaning "compassionate". Naruhito (1960-) is the current emperor of Japan. Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.

Noboru 登, のぼる m Japanese
From Japanese 登 (noboru) meaning "rise, ascend" or other kanji pronounced in the same way.

Nobu 信, 延, のぶ m Japanese
From Japanese 信 (nobu) meaning "trust", 延 (nobu) meaning "prolong, stretch", or other kanji and kanji combinations. It is sometimes a short form of longer names beginning with this sound.

Noburu 伸, のぶる m Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 伸 (noburu) meaning "extend, stretch" or other kanji having the same pronunciation.

Nobutoshi 信敏, のぶとし m Japanese
From Japanese 信 (nobu) meaning "trust" and 敏 (toshi) meaning "quick, clever, sharp". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Nobuyuki 信行, 伸行, 信幸, 伸幸, 信之, 伸之, のぶゆき m Japanese
From Japanese 信 (nobu) meaning "trust" or 伸 (nobu) meaning "extend, stretch, open" combined with 行 (yuki) meaning "row, line" or 幸 (yuki) meaning "happiness". Other kanji combinations are possible as well.

Nori 儀, のり m Japanese
From Japanese 儀 (nori) meaning "ceremony, rites" or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Noriaki 憲明, 典明, のりあき m Japanese
From Japanese 憲 (nori) meaning "law" or 典 (nori) meaning "rule, ceremony" combined with 明 (aki) meaning "bright, light, clear". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Osamu 修, おさむ m Japanese
From Japanese 修 (osamu) meaning "discipline, study", as well as other kanji that have the same pronunciation.

Ren 蓮, 恋, れん m & f Japanese
From Japanese 蓮 (ren) meaning "lotus", 恋 (ren) meaning "romantic love", or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Riku 2 陸, りく m Japanese
From Japanese 陸 (riku) meaning "land" or different kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Rikuto 陸斗, 陸人, りくと m Japanese
From Japanese 陸 (riku) meaning "land" combined with 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, or 人 (to) meaning "person", as well as other combinations of kanji that have the same pronunciation.

Rin 凛, りん f & m Japanese
From Japanese 凛 (rin) meaning "dignified, severe, cold" or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Rokuro 六郎, ろくろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 六郎 (see Rokurō).

Rokurō 六郎, ろくろう m Japanese
From Japanese 六 (roku) meaning "six" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". This name was traditionally given to the sixth son. Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.

Rokurou 六郎, ろくろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 六郎 (see Rokurō).

Ryo 亮, 涼, 遼, 諒, りょう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 亮 or 涼 or 遼 or 諒 (see Ryō).

Ryō 亮, 涼, 遼, 諒, りょう m Japanese
From Japanese 亮 (ryō) meaning "clear", 涼 (ryō) meaning "cool, refreshing", 遼 (ryō) meaning "distant" or 諒 (ryō) meaning "reality", as well as other kanji that have the same pronunciation.

Ryōichi 良一, 亮一, りょういち m Japanese
From Japanese 良 (ryō) meaning "good" or 亮 (ryō) meaning "clear" combined with 一 (ichi) meaning "one". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Ryoichi 良一, 亮一, りょういち m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 良一 or 亮一 (see Ryōichi).

Ryōsuke 亮介, 亮輔, 涼介, 良介, りょうすけ m Japanese
From Japanese 亮 (ryō) meaning "clear" combined with 介 (suke) meaning "help, assist". Other combinations of kanji having the same reading can also form this name.

Ryōta 涼太, 亮太, 良太, りょうた m Japanese
From Japanese 涼 (ryō) meaning "cool, refreshing", 亮 (ryō) meaning "clear" or 良 (ryō) meaning "good" combined with 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great". This name can also be formed of other kanji combinations.

Ryota 涼太, 亮太, 良太, りょうた m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 涼太 or 亮太 or 良太 (see Ryōta).

Ryou 亮, 涼, 遼, 諒, りょう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 亮 or 涼 or 遼 or 諒 (see Ryō).

Ryouichi 良一, 亮一, りょういち m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 良一 or 亮一 (see Ryōichi).

Ryousuke 亮介, 亮輔, 涼介, 良介, りょうすけ m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 亮介 or 亮輔 or 涼介 or 良介 (see Ryōsuke).

Ryouta 涼太, 亮太, 良太, りょうた m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 涼太 or 亮太 or 良太 (see Ryōta).

Ryū 竜, 龍, りゅう m Japanese
From Japanese 竜 or 龍 (ryū) meaning "dragon", as well as other kanji with the same pronunciation.

Ryūji 竜二, 龍二, 隆二, 竜司, 龍司, 隆司, 竜次, 龍次, 竜児, 龍児, りゅうじ m Japanese
From Japanese 竜 or 龍 (ryū) meaning "dragon" or 隆 (ryū) meaning "noble, prosperous" combined with 二 (ji) meaning "two" or 司 (ji) meaning "officer, boss". This name can also be formed using other kanji combinations.

Ryūnosuke 竜之介, 龍之介, 隆之介, りゅうのすけ m Japanese
From Japanese 竜 or 龍 (ryū) meaning "dragon" or 隆 (ryū) meaning "noble, prosperous" combined with 之 (no), a possessive marker, and 介 (suke) meaning "help, assist". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Ryuu 竜, 龍, りゅう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 竜 or 龍 (see Ryū).

Ryuuji 竜二, 龍二, 隆二, 竜司, 龍司, 隆司, 竜次, 龍次, 竜児, 龍児, りゅうじ m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 竜二 or 龍二 or 隆二 or 竜司 or 龍司 or 隆司 or 竜次 or 龍次 or 竜児 or 龍児 (see Ryūji).

Ryuunosuke 竜之介, 龍之介, 隆之介, りゅうのすけ m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 竜之介 or 龍之介 or 隆之介 (see Ryūnosuke).

Saburo 三郎, さぶろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 三郎 (see Saburō).

Saburō 三郎, さぶろう m Japanese
From Japanese 三 (sabu) meaning "three" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name for the third son. Other kanji combinations are possible as well.

Saburou 三郎, さぶろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 三郎 (see Saburō).

Satoru 悟, 聡, さとる m Japanese
From Japanese 悟 (satoru) meaning "enlightenment" or 聡 (satoru) meaning "intelligent, clever". Other kanji with the same pronunciation can also form this name.

Satoshi 聡, 智, 哲, さとし m Japanese
From Japanese 聡 (satoshi) meaning "intelligent, clever", 智 (satoshi) meaning "wisdom, intellect", or other kanji and kanji combinations that are read the same way.

Shichiro 七郎, しちろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 七郎 (see Shichirō).

Shichirō 七郎, しちろう m Japanese
From Japanese 七 (shichi) meaning "seven" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name given to the seventh son. Other kanji combinations can be possible.

Shichirou 七郎, しちろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 七郎 (see Shichirō).

Shigeo 茂雄, 茂男, 重雄, 重男, 茂夫, 重夫, しげお m Japanese
From Japanese 茂 (shige) meaning "lush, luxuriant" or 重 (shige) meaning "layers, folds" combined with 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly" or 男 (o) meaning "male, man". Many other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Shigeru 茂, しげる m Japanese
From Japanese 茂 (shigeru) meaning "lush, luxuriant", as well as other kanji having the same reading. A famous bearer is the Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto (1952-).

Shin 真, しん m Japanese
From Japanese 真 (shin) meaning "real, genuine" or other kanji with the same pronunciation.

Shingo 真吾, 慎吾, しんご m Japanese
From Japanese 真 (shin) meaning "real, genuine" or 慎 (shin) meaning "prudent, careful" combined with 吾 (go) meaning "I, me". Other combinations of kanji can form this name as well.

Shin'ichi 真一, 新一, 信一, しんいち m Japanese
From Japanese 真 (shin) meaning "real, genuine" or 新 (shin) meaning "fresh, new" combined with 一 (ichi) meaning "one". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Shinji 真司, 真二, しんじ m Japanese
From Japanese 真 (shin) meaning "real, genuine" combined with 司 (ji) meaning "officer, boss" or 二 (ji) meaning "two". Other kanji combinations are possible as well.

Shinobu 忍, しのぶ m & f Japanese
From Japanese 忍 (shinobu) meaning "endurance, patience", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.

Shinsuke 伸介, 真介, 真輔, しんすけ m Japanese
From Japanese 伸 (shin) meaning "extend, stretch, open" or 真 (shin) meaning "real, genuine" combined with 介 (suke) meaning "help, assist". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.

Shin'ya 真也, 晋也, 真矢, しんや m Japanese
From Japanese 真 (shin) meaning "real, genuine" combined with 也 (ya) meaning "also", as well as other kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.

Shion 紫苑, 詩音, しおん f & m Japanese
From Japanese 紫苑 (shion) meaning "aster". It can also come from 詩 (shi) meaning "poem" and 音 (on) meaning "sound". Other kanji combinations can form this name as well.

Shiori 詩織, 栞, 撓, しおり f & m Japanese
As a feminine name it can be from Japanese 詩 (shi) meaning "poem" combined with 織 (ori) meaning "weave". It can also be from 栞 (shiori) meaning "bookmark" (usually feminine) or 撓 (shiori) meaning "lithe, bending" (usually masculine), as well as other kanji or kanji combinations.

Shiro 四郎, しろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 四郎 (see Shirō).

Shirō 四郎, しろう m Japanese
From Japanese 四 (shi) meaning "four" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name for the fourth son. Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shirou 四郎, しろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 四郎 (see Shirō).

Sho 翔, 奨, 祥, しょう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 翔 or 奨 or 祥 (see Shō).

Shō 翔, 奨, 祥, しょう m Japanese
From Japanese 翔 (shō) meaning "soar, glide" or 奨 (shō) meaning "prize, reward" or 祥 (shō) meaning "good luck, good omen". Other kanji with identical pronunciations can also form this name.

Shōhei 翔平, しょうへい m Japanese
From Japanese 翔 (shō) meaning "soar, glide" and 平 (hei) meaning "level, even, peaceful", in addition to other combinations of kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Shōji 昌二, 昭二, しょうじ m Japanese
From Japanese 昌 (shō) meaning "flourish, prosper, good" or 昭 (shō) meaning "bright, luminous" combined with 二 (ji) meaning "two". Other combinations of kanji with the same pronunciation can also form this name.

Shōta 翔太, しょうた m Japanese
From Japanese 翔 (shō) meaning "soar, glide" and 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great". Other combinations of kanji are also possible.

Shota 翔太, しょうた m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 翔太 (see Shōta).

Shou 翔, 奨, 祥, しょう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 翔 or 奨 or 祥 (see Shō).

Shouhei 翔平, しょうへい m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 翔平 (see Shōhei).

Shouji 昌二, 昭二, しょうじ m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 昌二 or 昭二 (see Shōji).

Shouta 翔太, しょうた m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 翔太 (see Shōta).

Shun 2 駿, 俊, しゅん f & m Japanese
From Japanese 駿 (shun) meaning "fast", 俊 (shun) meaning "talented", or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Sōma 颯真, そうま m Japanese
From Japanese 颯 (sō) meaning "sudden, sound of the wind" and 真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Sora 空, 昊, そら f & m Japanese
From Japanese 空 (sora) or 昊 (sora) both meaning "sky". Other kanji with the same pronunciations can also form this name.

Sōta 颯太, そうた m Japanese
From Japanese 颯 (sō) meaning "sudden, sound of the wind" and 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great". This name can also be formed of other kanji combinations.

Sota 颯太, そうた m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 颯太 (see Sōta).

Souma 颯真, そうま m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 颯真 (see Sōma).

Souta 颯太, そうた m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 颯太 (see Sōta).

Susumu 進, すすむ m Japanese
From Japanese 進 (susumu) meaning "advance, make progress", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.

Tadashi 正, 忠, ただし m Japanese
From Japanese 正 (tadashi) meaning "right, correct, true" or 忠 (tadashi) meaning "loyalty, devotion", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations that result in the same pronunciation.

Taichi 太一, たいち m Japanese
From Japanese 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great" and 一 (ichi) meaning "one", in addition to other combinations of kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Taiki 大輝, 大樹, たいき m Japanese
From Japanese 大 (tai) meaning "big, great" and 輝 (ki) meaning "brightness" or 樹 (ki) meaning "tree". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Takahiro 貴大, 孝浩, たかひろ m Japanese
From Japanese 貴 (taka) meaning "valuable" or 孝 (taka) meaning "filial piety" combined with 大 (hiro) meaning "big, great" or 浩 (hiro) meaning "prosperous". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Takara 宝, たから m & f Japanese
From Japanese 宝 (takara) meaning "treasure, jewel", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations with the same pronunciation.

Takashi 孝, 隆, 崇, 尊, たかし m Japanese
From Japanese 孝 (takashi) meaning "filial piety", 隆 (takashi) meaning "noble, prosperous" or 崇 (takashi) meaning "esteem, honour, venerate", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations that result in the same pronunciation.

Takehiko 武彦, 竹彦, たけひこ m Japanese
From Japanese 武 (take) meaning "military, martial" or 竹 (take) meaning "bamboo" combined with 彦 (hiko) meaning "boy, prince". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Takeo 武夫, 武雄, たけお m Japanese
From Japanese 武 (take) meaning "military, martial" combined with 夫 (o) meaning "man, husband" or 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly". Other kanji combinations can form this name as well.

Takeshi 武, 健, たけし m Japanese
From Japanese 武 (takeshi) meaning "military, martial", 健 (takeshi) meaning "strong, healthy", or other kanji having the same reading.

Takuma 拓真, たくま m Japanese
From Japanese 拓 (taku) meaning "expand, open, support" and 真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Takumi 匠, 巧, 拓海, 拓実, たくみ m Japanese
From Japanese 匠 (takumi) meaning "artisan" or 巧 (takumi) meaning "skillful". It can also come from 拓 (taku) meaning "expand, open, support" combined with 海 (mi) meaning "sea, ocean" or 実 (mi) meaning "fruit, good result, truth". This name can also be formed of other kanji combinations.

Takuto 拓斗, 拓人, たくと m Japanese
From Japanese 拓 (taku) meaning "expand, open, support" combined with 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, or 人 (to) meaning "person". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Takuya 拓也, 拓哉, たくや m Japanese
From Japanese 拓 (taku) meaning "expand, open, support" combined with 也 (ya) meaning "also" or 哉 (ya), an exclamation. This name can be formed with other kanji combinations as well.

Taro 太郎, たろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 太郎 (see Tarō).

Tarō 太郎, たろう m Japanese
From Japanese 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Tarou 太郎, たろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 太郎 (see Tarō).

Tatsuo 達夫, 辰夫, 辰雄, たつお m Japanese
From Japanese 達 (tatsu) meaning "achieve" combined with 夫 (o) meaning "man, husband". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.

Tatsuya 達也, 竜也, 龍也, たつや m Japanese
From Japanese 達 (tatsu) meaning "achieve" combined with 也 (ya) meaning "to be". Other kanji combinations having the same reading are also possible.

Tetsuya 哲也, 徹也, てつや m Japanese
From Japanese 哲 (tetsu) meaning "philosophy" combined with 也 (ya) meaning "to be". Other combinations of kanji with the same reading can form this name as well.

Tomomi 智美, 朋美, 智実, ともみ f & m Japanese
From Japanese 智 (tomo) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or 朋 (tomo) meaning "friend" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" or 実 (mi) meaning "fruit, good result, truth". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Tooru 徹, 亨, とおる m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 徹 or 亨 (see Tōru).

Tōru 徹, 亨, とおる m Japanese
From Japanese 徹 (tōru) meaning "pierce, penetrate", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations with the same pronunciation.

Toshiaki 俊明, 利明, としあき m Japanese
From Japanese 俊 (toshi) meaning "talented, handsome" or 利 (toshi) meaning "benefit, advantage" combined with 明 (aki) meaning "bright, light, clear". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.

Toshirō 俊郎, 敏郎, としろう m Japanese
From Japanese 俊 (toshi) meaning "talented, handsome" or 敏 (toshi) meaning "quick, clever, sharp" combined with 郎 (rō) meaning "son". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.

Tsubasa 翼, つばさ m & f Japanese
From Japanese 翼 (tsubasa) meaning "wing", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations with the same pronunciation.

Tsukasa 司, つかさ m Japanese
From Japanese 司 (tsukasa) meaning "director, boss". This name can also be formed by other kanji or combinations of kanji.

Tsuneo 恒夫, 恒男, 恒雄, つねお m Japanese
From Japanese 恒 (tsune) meaning "constant, persistent" combined with 夫 (o) meaning "man, husband", 男 (o) meaning "male, man" or 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Tsuyoshi 剛, 剛史, 剛志, つよし m Japanese
From Japanese 剛 (tsuyoshi) meaning "hard, rigid, strong". It can also come from an alternate reading of 剛 (tsuyo) combined with 史 (shi) meaning "history" or 志 (shi) meaning "will, purpose". Other kanji and kanji combinations can also form this name.

Yamato 大和, やまと m Japanese
From Yamato, an ancient name for Japan. It can also refer to the Yamato period in Japanese history, which lasted into the 8th century. The individual kanji are 大 meaning "great" and 和 meaning "harmony".

Yasu 1 安, 康, 坦, やす f & m Japanese
From Japanese 安 (yasu) meaning "peace, quiet", 康 (yasu) meaning "peaceful" or 坦 (yasu) meaning "flat, smooth, level", as well as other kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Yori 頼, より m Japanese
From Japanese 頼 (yori) meaning "rely" or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Yoshi 吉, 義, 良, よし m & f Japanese
From Japanese 吉 (yoshi) meaning "good luck", 義 (yoshi) meaning "righteous", or 良 (yoshi) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable", as well as other kanji with the same reading.

Yoshie 芳恵, 由恵, よしえ f & m Japanese
From Japanese 芳 (yoshi) meaning "fragrant, virtuous, beautiful" or 由 (yoshi) meaning "reason, case" combined with 恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit". Other kanji combinations with the same reading can also form this name.

Yoshimitsu 義光, 芳光, 吉光, よしみつ m Japanese
From Japanese 義 (yoshi) meaning "righteous", 芳 (yoshi) meaning "fragrant, virtuous, beautiful", or 吉 (yoshi) meaning "good luck" combined with 光 (mitsu) meaning "light". Other combinations of kanji can also form this name.

Yoshio 義雄, 義夫, 義男, 芳雄, 好男, よしお m Japanese
From Japanese 義 (yoshi) meaning "righteous" and 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly", as well as many other kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.

Yoshiro 義郎, よしろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 義郎 (see Yoshirō).

Yoshirō 義郎, よしろう m Japanese
From Japanese 義 (yoshi) meaning "righteous" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Yoshirou 義郎, よしろう m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 義郎 (see Yoshirō).

Yōsuke 陽介, 洋介, 洋右, ようすけ m Japanese
From Japanese 陽 (yō) meaning "light, sun, male" or 洋 (yō) meaning "ocean" combined with 介 (suke) meaning "help, assist". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.

Yosuke 陽介, 洋介, 洋右, ようすけ m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 陽介 or 洋介 or 洋右 (see Yōsuke).

Yōta 陽太, ようた m Japanese
From Japanese 陽 (yō) meaning "light, sun, male" and 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great". Other character combinations are possible.

Yousuke 陽介, 洋介, 洋右, ようすけ m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 陽介 or 洋介 or 洋右 (see Yōsuke).

Youta 陽太, ようた m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 陽太 (see Yōta).

Yū 優, 悠, 勇, ゆう m & f Japanese
From Japanese 優 (yū) meaning "excellence, superiority, gentleness", 悠 (yū) meaning "permanence", 勇 (yū) meaning "brave", or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Yūdai 雄大, ゆうだい m Japanese
From Japanese 雄 (yū) meaning "hero, manly" and 大 (dai) meaning "big, great, vast", besides other combinations of kanji.

Yūji 祐二, 雄二, 裕司, 祐司, 裕治, 裕二, ゆうじ m Japanese
From Japanese 祐 (yū) meaning "divine intervention, protection", 雄 (yū) meaning "hero, manly", or 裕 (yū) meaning "abundant" combined with 二 (ji) meaning "two" or 司 (ji) meaning "officer, boss". This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters.

Yūki 優希, 悠希, 優輝, 悠生, ゆうき m & f Japanese
From Japanese 優 (yū) meaning "excellence, superiority, gentleness" or 悠 (yū) meaning "permanence" combined with 希 (ki) meaning "hope", 輝 (ki) meaning "brightness" or 生 (ki) meaning "living". Other combinations of kanji can form this name as well.

Yuki 幸, 雪, 由貴, 由紀, ゆき f & m Japanese
From Japanese 幸 (yuki) meaning "happiness" or 雪 (yuki) meaning "snow". It can also come from 由 (yu) meaning "reason, cause" combined with 貴 (ki) meaning "valuable" or 紀 (ki) meaning "chronicle". Other kanji or kanji combinations are also possible.

Yukio 幸雄, 幸男, 由紀男, ゆきお m Japanese
From Japanese 幸 (yuki) meaning "happiness" combined with 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly" or 男 (o) meaning "male, man". Other kanji combinations can form this name as well.

Yūma 悠真, 優真, ゆうま m Japanese
From Japanese 悠 (yū) meaning "permanence" or 優 (yū) meaning "excellence, superiority, gentleness" combined with 真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine". Other combinations of kanji can form this name as well.

Yūta 優太, 悠太, 勇太, 雄大, ゆうた m Japanese
From Japanese 優 (yū) meaning "excellence, superiority, gentleness", 悠 (yū) meaning "permanence" or 勇 (yū) meaning "brave" combined with 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great". Other combinations of kanji are possible.

Yutaka 豊, 裕, ゆたか m Japanese
From Japanese 豊 (yutaka) meaning "luxuriant, lush, bountiful" or 裕 (yutaka) meaning "abundant, rich, plentiful". Other kanji can also form this name.

Yūto 優斗, 悠斗, 悠人, 悠翔, 優翔, 柚翔, 祐翔, 勇人, ゆうと m Japanese
From Japanese 優 (yū) meaning "excellence, superiority, gentleness" or 悠 (yū) meaning "permanence" combined with 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, 人 (to) meaning "person" or 翔 (to) meaning "soar, fly". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Yuu 優, 悠, 勇, ゆう m & f Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 優 or 悠 or 勇 (see Yū).

Yuudai 雄大, ゆうだい m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 雄大 (see Yūdai).

Yuuji 祐二, 雄二, 裕司, 祐司, 裕治, 裕二, ゆうじ m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 祐二 or 雄二 or 裕司 or 祐司 or 裕治 or 裕二 (see Yūji).

Yuuki 優希, 悠希, 優輝, 悠生, ゆうき m & f Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 優希 or 悠希 or 優輝 or 悠生 (see Yūki).

Yuuma 悠真, 優真, ゆうま m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 悠真 or 優真 (see Yūma).

Yuuta 優太, 悠太, 勇太, 雄大, ゆうた m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 優太 or 悠太 or 勇太 or 雄大 (see Yūta).

Yuuto 優斗, 悠斗, 悠人, 悠翔, 優翔, 柚翔, 祐翔, 勇人, ゆうと m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 優斗 or 悠斗 or 悠人 or 悠翔 or 優翔 or 柚翔 or 祐翔 or 勇人 (see Yūto).

Yuzuru 譲, ゆずる m Japanese
From Japanese 譲 (yuzuru) meaning "allow, permit, yield, concede", as well as other kanji combinations with the same pronunciation.