Japanese boy names can be a great way to honor your heritage or create an original name for your own son. Here you can find so many different options, ranging from traditional and classic choices like Kazuki and Masato to more modern choices such as Hiroto and Tetsuya. Some of the most popular Japanese boy names right now are Akira, Atsushi, Daiki, and Kohei. These names have meanings such as “bright” or “great happiness.” If you would like to learn more about the meanings of cool sounding Japanese boys’ names, head over to our list where we go into detail about what they mean too! If you are still trying to decide on a perfect choice for your little one, we hope this list helps inspire some new ideas!
Japanese Boy Names with Meanings
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Hiroki – Strength
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Ryoichi – Derived from the word Ryoichi
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Mizu – Water
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Yoshirou – Righteous son
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Kaito – Sea or ocean
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Hideaki – Bright or Shining
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Keiji – Second son
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Take – Great
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Shirou – Fourth son
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Tsuki – Moon
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Yasuhiro – Clear
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Ronin – Samurai lonely
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Raiden/Raijin – The God of thunder and lightning
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Tsukiyomi – God of the moon
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Hisao – Long-lived man
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Jiraiya – Shinto God of fire
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Daisuke – Great Helper
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Enyo – Blue water
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Taishi – Ambition
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Michio – Man who is on the correct path
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Kazan – Fiery volcano
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Shimizu – Pure water
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Kameko – Child of the tortoise.
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Mosirkara-kamuy – God Responsible for creating the Earth
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Kamuy – Divine entity
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Masashi – Correct
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Yuki – Happiness
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Orochi – Big Snake
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Ryuu – Dragon
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Ryouta – Sunflower
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Yuuta – Clear up or brave
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Yoshiaki – Clearly correct
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Takeru – Warrior
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Itsuki – Japanese variant of the word tree
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Haruki – Spring Child
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Goku – Aware of Emptiness
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Souta – Suddenly
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Sota – Thick/Big
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Shiro – The four sons
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Nobuo – Faithful Man
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Nuribotoke – Lacquered Buddha
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Akeno – Bright shining field
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Tsukiko – Moon
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Mokusei – Jupiter
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Meimei – Bright
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Shuji – Excellent
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Okuninushi – God of nation building
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Kenichi – Strong Firstborn
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Saburo/Saburou – Third son
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Kaen – Fire or Blast
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Katsu – Victorious
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Kota – Happiness
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Atsushi – Cordial
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Nao/Naoko – Honest
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Kage – Dark or shadow
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Juror – Ten
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Ryou – Next or nice
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Kaiyo – Ocean
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Akifumi – Bright History
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Takao – Prosperous and noble-hearted
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Wakusei – Planet
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Takahir – Respectful person
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Yuuma – Real or true
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Raden – God of thunder
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Namiko – A Child of the Waves or a Surfing Child
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Kazuo – A Harmonious person
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Nori – Standard, law or rule
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Hideki – A splendid opportunity
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Hoka – Gunfire
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Antantaru – Gloomy
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Hijiri – Fire
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Taji – Silver Color
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Tora – Tiger
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Bishamon – God of war
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Shimesu – Moisten or wet
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Toshio – A gifted person.
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Rokurou – Means sixth son
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Akiyama – Mountain
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Yuto – Tender
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Haruma – Groundbreaking
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Ko/Kou – Happiness/peace
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Yoshio – Good Man
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Tatsuya – Good health
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Pauchi-kamuy Ainu – God of insanity
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Ken – Strong and healthy
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Kohaku – Amber
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Norio – Man of law
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Taro – Great Son
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Sanjiro – Admired and praised
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Kenji – Intelligent Ruler
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Yasahiro – Peaceful/Calm
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Shinobu – Endurance
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Ren – Excellence
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Koji – Shining second child
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Tomo – Intelligent or wise
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Sho – Wind Instrument
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Chiyo – Thousand years
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Tamotsu – Protect
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Osamu – Disciplined
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Tatsuo – Clear
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Makoto – This name symbolizes sincerity
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Taemn – Well-mannered person
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Uka – Bright star
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Hyakkimaru – Abandoned by Parents at birth
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Nichirin – Sun
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Kina-sut-kamuy – God of Snakes
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Naoki – Exceptional tree
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Toyo – Plentiful
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Hinote – Blast
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Oda – Great field
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Hachiman – God of archery
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Kurai – Gloomy
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Masaki – Elegant Tree
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Baku – Eater of Nightmares
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Chikyu – Earth
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Mio – Elegant
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Kaori – Human energy or power
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Yoshinori – Correct law
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Tenmon – Astronomy
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Shoji – Correct
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Kyo – Capital
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Tuma – Twin
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Haruto – Soar
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Yuu – Superior
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Hiroaki – Brightness
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Kaoru – Fragrance
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Masaru – Intelligent/ Victorious
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Taiyo – Sun
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Kazuya – Fire
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Hikaru – A blessed child.
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San – Sun
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Tru – Large sea
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Shigeru – Excellent/Luxuriant
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Katsumi – A self-controlled person
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Tshir – Intelligent person
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Kazue – Blessing
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Hideyoshi – Stretch
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Kojin – God of kitchen, and fire
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Masanori – Prosperous government
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Mieko – Blessed child
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Jiro – Second Son
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Yakeru – Burst or light
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Tsukikage – Moonlight
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Joben – Cleanness
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Kurayami – Darkness
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Yoshiyuki – Happiness
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Akito – Bright
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Ryouichi – Real or pioneer
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Yasushi – Honest/Peaceful
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Fujita – Field
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Akihiko – Bright or shining prince
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Shinjiro – Pure
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Mizuwokakeru – Water
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Danno – Gathering
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Hayase – Waterfall
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Takayuki – Happiness
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Suiiki – Water area
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Rikuto – True
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Shi – Righteous
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Tajimamori – God of sweets
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Masahiro – Justice
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Isui – Water
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Miki – Meaning moon
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Shou – To fly
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Mei – Dark
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Kazuhiro – Harmony Widespread
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Repun-kamuy Ainu – God of the Sea
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Myojo – Morning star
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Hiro – Broad
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Yori – Means trust
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Ryo – Excellent
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Anzhong – Dark
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Botan – Peony
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Keiichi – A dutiful son
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Yuudai – Great Hero
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Jo – God will increase
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Aoi – Hollyhock flower
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Eiji – Prosperity
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Yutaka – Prosperous
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Eita – Crystal
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Ringo – Means apple
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Tomio – A high-valued person.
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Dai – Large
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Kuro – Black
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Masayuki – Happiness
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Yoshiro – Derived
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Kosuke – Rising Sun
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Taku – New
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Ankoku – Shadow or blackness
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Seiji – Lawful
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Inari – Rice load
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Tamashini – Who is very successful
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Takahiro – Widespread nobility
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Daiki – Bright
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Thru – Transparent Person
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Kaede – Maple
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Gorou – Go means five, and Rou means son.
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Benjiro – Enjoys Peace
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Rekka – Raging fire
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Eiihi – Prosperous one
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Oki – High Sea
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Manabu – Learn
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Masato – Right man
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Minoru – Fruitful
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Trvald – The power of thunder
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Tenpi – Sunlight
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Sadao – Decisive Man
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Takumi – Artisan
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Mondo – Water or Lord
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Juro – Tenth son/longevity
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Fujin – God of wind
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Nusa-kor-kamuy Ainu – God of the dead
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Iwao – Rock
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Ichirou – First son
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Hoshi – Star
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Shig – Luxuriant
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Mun – Moon
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Katashi – Firmness
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Minakami – Aquatic
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Joji – Farmer
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Hayato – Falcon
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Teruo – Shining man
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Akihisa – Personality
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Enenra – Lightweight Fabric or Japanese moster
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Hideo – A splendid man
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Takemikazuchi – God of swords
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Tomi – Rich or Wealthy
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Toshihiro – Wise
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Kikotei – Sun
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Natsuki – Moon
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Hayate – Smooth
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Katon – Disappearing because of fire
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Ren – Lotus
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Shigeo – Luxuriant Man
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Makato – True and sincere
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Kaki – Fire
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Kai – Wilow tree or food
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Yamiyo – Dark
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Gogyou – Fire
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Aito – Sea or Ocean
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Yuichi Prince
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Shun – Speed
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Inei – Shadow
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Yuji – Brave second son
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Shota – Prosper or large
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Takaa – The person who Has much respect
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Toshi – Alert
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Kandakoro-Kamuy – God of the sky
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Hiroyuki – Peace or happiness
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Toru – Penetrating
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Ryu – Dragon
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Hiromasa – Broad-minded
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Tadaaki – Faithful light
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Raidon – God of Thunder
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Isao – Merit
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Minori – Beautiful Harbor or truth
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Akimitsu – Autumn light
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Kioshi – Purity
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Ryota – Refreshing
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Takashi – Praiseworthy
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Homura – Fire
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Kaji – Fire
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Kaemon – Means Joyful
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Faia – Fire
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Dai – A Shining Individual
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Kaimen – Sea level
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Kento – Cure for Sadness
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Nobu – Means Faith
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Takai – Next world
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Minamoto – Fountainhead
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Toshiyuki – Happy
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Takat – Some precious judgments.
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Rio – Jasmine and cherry blossom
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Kano – Water God
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Katsuo – Victorious Child
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Yoshi – Good luck
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Akio – Manly
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Yoko – Light or sun
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Yoichi – Great
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Shinda Ainu – God of fertility
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Masa – A dutiful son
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Kichiro – Lucky son
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Kohei – Wide
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Noboru – Virtuous
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Arata – Fresh
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Takibi – Fire
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Umi – Sea
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Reo – Vigorous
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Asahi – Morning sun
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Tadao – Loyal one or a great friend
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Akemi – Beautiful sunrise
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Chokichi – It symbolizes good fortune
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Satoshi – Intelligent or sharp
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Akihiro – Large glory
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Tsubasa – Wing
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Maro – Me/myself
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Takuma – Truth
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Fudo The god of Fire and wisdom
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Tsutomu – Worker
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Jomei Spread light
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Enmei – Bright Circle or Life Sustaining
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Ebisu – God of luck
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Uu – Excellence/Blessed
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Hiroto – Proceed
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Masahiko- Prince
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Kane – Golden
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Akinari – Autumn
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Toshiaki – Accuracy
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Riku – Handsome
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Hiroshi – Generous
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Kenzo – Wise One
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Hachiro – The eighth son
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Tar – Big
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Ryoma – Dragon or horse
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Yaketsuku – Flare or Light
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Masumi – True Lucidity
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Haru – Sunlight
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Hisashi – Longevity
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Tetsip – Clear Thinking
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Koichi – Clear one ( for firstborne child)
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Kammi/Kammie – Lord
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Omoikane – God of wisdom
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Akiro – Bright boy
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Tmiche – Wealth
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Yasuo – Peaceful
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Tmhir – Wisdom
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Kenshin – Modest Truth
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Dosei – Saturn
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Yasu – Big
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Daku – Dark
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Aneko – Older sister
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Homura- Flame
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Kuebiko – God of knowledge
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Mosu – Burst or light
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Suijin – God of water
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Shichiro/ Shichirou – Seventh son
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Ayumu – It signifies a dream
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Enkai – Deep sea
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Mitsuru – Growing
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Daichi – Large
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Kasai – Conflagration
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Cikap-Kamuy – God of Owls and the land
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Takuya- Support
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Yoshiyuki – The truth
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Takeo – Brave or warrior
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Junto – Pure like water
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Kuragari – Darkness
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Mamoru – Protect/protector
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Oshan – Ocean
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Goro – Fifth
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Isas – Meritorious
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Tenjin – God of scholarship
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Izanagi – God of creation
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Michi – Pathway
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Shouta – This word symbolizes the truth
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Masayoshi – Flourishing Goodness
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Jun – Obedient
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Akiko – Light and brightness
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Kunio – Countryman
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Takehiko – Hard
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Yogi – Yoga Practice
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Mizuto – Truth or Water
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Shohei – Respect
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Izumi – Spring
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Tmiichi – Prosper
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Taichi – Thick
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Youta – Great Sunlight
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Kim-un-kamuy Ainu – God of bears and mountains
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Masaaki – Brightness
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Keitaro – Blessed
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Chiko – A Pledge
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Hotaka – Step by step
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Isamu – Warrior/Courage
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Takeshi – Warrior
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Akira – Clear
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Tsuyoshi – Strong
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Taiki – Big
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Kaya – Place of resting.
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Kazuki – Peaceful tree
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Hibiki – Shine
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Aki – Bright
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Yukio – A suitable or snow boy
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Toshiro – Talented or intelligent
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Kazuhiko – Harmonious prince
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Kuroppoi – Dark
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Kohi – Little One
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Chibi Short – Person or Small Child
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Kangiten – God of bliss
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Fumio – Means scholar child
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Yami – Darkness or opaque
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Kei – Wise or blessed
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Kanaye – Zealous one
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Masao – Correct man
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Hitoshi – Level
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Yuuto- Gentleness or superiority
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Tatsu – Dragon
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Hajime – Beginning
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Akihito – Bright
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Shiramba-kamuy – God of wood
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Tetsuya – An Intelligent philosopher
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Yoshikazu – Good and Harmonious
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Fuji – Unique
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Torvald – Skilful
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Mitsuo – Third son
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Tsuneo – Common Man
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Hakaku – White Crane
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Sora – Universe
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Yamato – Great Harmony
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Ichiro – The first son
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Satoru – Enlightened
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Dansui – Water or Ocean
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Ryujin – God of the sea
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Yuuki – Man
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Amida – God of Death
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Minato – Harbour or Port
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Susumu – Progressing
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Junichi – Obedient one
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Shin – Gentleman
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Yoshihiro – Widespread Goodness
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Issey – First-born kid
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Kuraokami – Deity of rain and snow
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Yoshito – Happy
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Tadashi – Noble
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Teij – Righteous
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Eriko – Child with a collar
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Taiga – Big
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Natsu – Born in summer
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Mikio – Tree trunk man
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Ryuunosuke Big
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Kenta – Strong
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Tenmongaku – Astronomy
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Kotan-kar-kamuy – The six gods
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Matsu – Pine
You may also want to check out Japanese girl names.
The best way to find the perfect Japanese name for your son is by looking at what the meanings of each are. Once you decide on a name with a good meaning and pronunciation that suits your family’s needs, you can start looking for the middle name if that’s what you prefer for your child. Or you can just have one first name and no middle name or you can have a Japanese name for the middle name only. There are many possibilities. You can also make a unique name by combining two names like double names or using hyphens for given names.
We hope you enjoyed this list of Japanese boy names. If your son is due in the next few months, now might be a good time to start thinking about what name he should have! Which one would you choose? What do you think are some popular japanese boy names? Let us know in the comments below!