Japanese Inspired Baby Names for Boys
Ria – The Japanese version of Ria means “Jasmine Love”.
Rika – Rika is used worldwide, though the Japanese meaning is “Valued Fragrance”.
Riko – Meaning “Reason and Logic” or “Lavender Child”.
Sakura – A subtle name meaning “Cherry Blossom” or “Respectable”.
Sana – �Used nationally, the Japanese meaning is “Helpful Calm”.
Sara – A simple name meaning “Vivid Blossom” in Japanese.�
Seia – Nationally recognised Seia means “Love of the stars”.
Sora – A Japanese name meaning “Summer Sky”
Sumire – Known as a unique name meaning “Violet”.
Yuki – A stunning name meaning “Snow and Happiness”.
Yume – A popular Japanese girls’ name meaning “Dream”.
Yumeka – Meaning “Dreams Come True” or “Freedom and Strong”.�
Yumiko – A popular name meaning “Arrow Child” and “Gathers Beauty”.
Yuzuki �- Meaning “Orange blossom” and “Hope”
Akira �- A popular Japanese boys’ name meaning “Bright, Intelligent and Clear”.�
Asahi – A unisex name that means “Morning Sunshine”.
Haruki – With mulitple meaning Hakuri stands for “Radiant Sun”, “Clear Weather” and “Brightness”.
Haruto – A masculine Japanese name meaning�”Great Flight” or “Soar”.
Hayato – A common name meaning “Falcon” and “Fly”.�
Hiro – Meaning “Abundant”, “Generous” and “Tolerant”.
Isamu – An ancient Japanese name meaning “Courage” and “Brave”.�
Kai – A natially recognised name meaning “Ocean”, “Strong” and “Unbreakable”.�
Kaisho – Meaning “Flying over the ocean” or “Fly over the Sea”.
Kaito – A masculine name meaning “From across the water” or “Ocean and Sea”.
Keito – A popular name meaning “Respectful Person” or “Prosperous”.�
Kenji – A strong Japanese name meaning “intelligent second son, strong & vigorous”.
Kin – Meaning “Gold” or “Youngest of the Children”.
Kohei – A unique name meaning “Justice, Fortune and Health”.�
Kou – Meaning “Bright, Happiness and Wealth”.�
Michi – A popular Japanese boys’ name meaning “Path”.�
Noa�- Nationally recognised with many meanings, though the Japanese meaning is “sky of hope”.
Minato – Meaning�”To the Port” or “Harbour”
Raiden – A masculine name meaning “The God of Thunder”.
Ren – A popular Japanese name meaning “Love or Lotus”.
Riku – Known as a unisex name meaning “Clever Tiger”.
Ronin – A nationally recognised name known to mean “Samurai” in Japanese.�
Sora�- A strong name meaning “Universe” or “Sky”.�
Souma – Meaning “Authentic”, “Sound of the Wind” and “True”
Tadaaki – A masculine Japanese name meaning “Faithful Light”.
Tadao – Meaning “Complacent” and “Loyal Man”.
Takara – A unique name meaning “Treasure” or “Jewel”.
Taiga – Popular in Japan, Taiga means “Big River”.
Taiyo – A name known to be a boys’ name meaning “Sun”.
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