Japanese Name Generator

🏯 The Beauty and Meaning of Japanese Names

Japanese names are full of symbolism and depth. Unlike many Western names, which may not have direct meanings, every Japanese name is made up of kanji characters, and each kanji has its own meaning.

For example:

• Sakura (桜) → Cherry Blossom 🌸
  (symbol of beauty and fleeting life)
• Haruto (陽翔) → Sunlight + Flight ☀️
  (symbol of hope and freedom)
• Ren (蓮) → Lotus flower 🌺
  (symbol of purity and love)
• Takumi (匠) → Master, artisan
  (symbol of skill and creativity)

Japanese Naming Conventions

• Surname First, Given Name Second
  In Japan, people write their family name first and given name second. For example, “Yamamoto Haruto” is the correct Japanese order.

Gender Differences

• Male names often end with “-to”, “-ki”, or “-shi” (Haruto, Itsuki, Takeshi).
• Female names often end with “-ko”, “-mi”, or “-na” (Aiko, Naomi, Hina).

Kanji Variations

The same name can be written with different kanji, leading to different meanings. For example, “Ren” can mean lotus (蓮) or love (恋), depending on the kanji used.