List of Japanese Baby Names Meanings

Hiroshi

(HI-roh-shi)

From Japanese 寛 (hiroshi) meaning "tolerant, generous", 浩 (hiroshi) meaning "prosperous", or other kanji and kanji combinations which are read the same way.

Meaning: Generosity Origin: Japanese

Hiroto

(HI-roh-toh)

Meaning of name Hiroto. Etymology : From Japanese (hiro) "large, great" or (hiro) "command, esteem" combined with (to) "soar, fly" or (to), which refers to the constellation Ursa Major. Saint : Origin : Japanese.

Meaning: Fly far Origin: Japanese

Hiroyuki

(HI-roh-yoo-ki)

Hiroyuki (written: 博之, 博行, 博幸, 裕之, 裕幸, 洋之, 洋行, 寛之, 寛幸, 寛征, 広之, 広幸, 弘之, 弘行, 弘幸, 弘介, 宏之, 宏行, 宏幸, 啓之, 浩之, 浩幸, 祐征, 大由, 宏由樹, 弘友希, ひろゆき in hiragana or ヒロユキ in katakana) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: Hiroyuki (artist) (ヒロユキ, born 1982), Japanese manga artist.

Meaning: A lot of happiness Origin: Japanese

Hisao

(HI-sah-o)

Hisao (written: 央生, 久生, 久雄, 寿雄, 寿夫, 尚雄, 尚久 or 尚勇) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: ... Hisao Kami (上 久雄) (born 1941), Japanese footballer and manager.

Meaning: Story of life Origin: Japanese

Hisashi

(HI-sah-shi)

Hisashi is a masculine Japanese given name. Its meaning differs depending on the kanji used to write it.

Meaning: Always with you Origin: Japanese

Hisato

(HI-sah-toh)

Meaning. Different meanings depending on the kanji used. Hisato (written: 久人, 久登, 寿人, 壽人 or 尚登) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: Hisato Aikura (相倉 久人) (born 1931), Japanese music critic.

Meaning: A long lived person Origin: Japanese

Hitomu

(HI-toh-moo)

The meaning of the name “Hitomu” is: “One dream”. Categories: Asian Names, Japanese Names. Used in: Japanese speaking countries.

Meaning: Single dream Origin: Japanese

Hitoshi

(HI-toh-shi)

Meaning. Different meanings depending on the kanji used. Hitoshi (written: 仁, 均, 等, 一, 斎, 仁志, 仁史, 人志, 仁司 or ひとし in hiragana) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: Hitoshi Ashida (芦田 均) (1887–1959), Japanese politician.

Meaning: Tolerant Origin: Japanese

Hyousuke

(hi-yoh-OO-soo-keh)

The meaning of the name “Hyousuke” is: “Helpful soldier”. Categories: Japanese Names. Used in: Japanese speaking countries. Gender: Boy Names.

Meaning: A soldier who is very helpful Origin: Japanese

Ichiro

(i-chi-ROH)

Ichirō (いちろう, イチロー), also written Ichiro, Ichirou or Ichiroh is a masculine Japanese given name. The name is occasionally given to the first-born son in a family.

Meaning: First born child Origin: Japanese