List of Japanese Baby Names Meanings

Ikki

(EE-ki)

It means "one horseman". Different meanings depending on the kanji used. Ikki (輝) is a Japanese masculine given name pronounced "IY-KKiy". Ikki's origin, as well as its use, are in the Japanese language. The meaning of the name is one horseman.

Meaning: Single horseman Origin: Japanese

Isao

(EE-sah-oh)

It can have many different meanings depending on the kanji used. Isao (いさお, イサオ) is a masculine Japanese given name which was popular during the Shōwa period.

Meaning: Laudable man Origin: Japanese

Itsuki

(I-tsoo-kee)

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

Meaning: Trees for timber Origin: Japanese

Itsuo

(I-tsoo-oh)

The name Itsuo means 'fifth male'. ... Baby names that sound like Itsuo include Itisa (Indian), Itsuki (Japanese), Idzi (Polish), Itzak, Itzhak (Hebrew), Itzie, Aedus (English and Gaelic), and Eadyck.

Meaning: Fifth male Origin: Japanese

Katsumi

(KAH-tsu-mi)

Katsumi is a Japanese name for girls meaning Victorious beauty. Read below for Katsumi's celebrity and ruler associations, and numerological meanings. If Katsumi is the one, congratulations! If you'd like more options, try our Random Baby Names and Meanings.

Meaning: Win over the sea Origin: Japanese

Kazue

(KAH-zoo-eh)

Meaning. Different meanings depending on the kanji used. Kazue (written: 一恵, 一枝, 和恵, 和枝, 良恵 or かずえ in hiragana) is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: Kazue Fukiishi (吹石 一恵, born 1982), Japanese actress.

Meaning: Single blessing Origin: Japanese

Kazumi

(KAH-zoo-mi)

About Kazumi. Go back to names list. This Japanese name is unisex which means that it is equally suitable for both male and female individuals. The name is often written using the Japanese characters of 'Kazu' which carry the meaning of harmony and peace, along with 'mi' which means beautiful or beauty.

Meaning: Beautiful peace Origin: Japanese

Kenzou

(KEN-zoo)

Origin:Japanese. Meaning:Wise and three. Pronunciation:(KEN zo) Form of: Kenzou. Additional info:The Japanese name Kenzou may be written with the characters for ''intelligent; wise'' (ken) and ''three'' (zou).

Meaning: Wise three Origin: Japanese

Kiyoshi

(KEE-yoh-shi)

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

Meaning: Soundless Origin: Japanese

Koji

(KOH-jee)

Koji is a Japanese name for boys meaning To light the way. Read below for Koji's celebrity and ruler associations, and numerological meanings. If Koji is the one, congratulations!

Meaning: Little one Origin: Japanese