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Japanese names that sound good internationally

Introducing some beautiful Japanese names that also sound Western and would work internationally

Cool Japanese Last Names: From Kurosawa to Zushi

Today, let me introduce some cool last names that are loved globally. For each last name I’ve listed a few common kanji combinations and the kanji meanings.

Japanese names associated with season: Winter

Japanese names associated with winter are often romantic, pure and serene. Let’s take a look at some examples.

Japanese names associated with season: Autumn

Following our previous article on summer-themed Japanese names, we now turn to autumn—a season many Japanese consider the most artistic and reflective time of year. In Japan, nature’s colors transform in breathtaking ways, while cultural events celebrate both the harvest and creative pursuits. As with the other seasons, these autumnal qualities inspire parents to choose names that capture the essence of fall.

Japanese names associated with season: Summer

let me introduce names associated with summer in this article.

Japanese names associated with season: Spring

One of the most beautiful features about Japanese naming is that so many parents choose or create a name that is related to the season the child was born in.

Common Japanese First Names: Trends, Meanings, and 2017’s Favorites

Today I want to introduce some common Japanese first names. The most common baby names in Japan are tracked every year by several organizations and they analyze the name trends of each year.Here are some names from the research.

The rules of Japanese nicknaming

I wrote about how creative you can be in choosing, or rather creating, a Japanese first name in my earlier article, and today I want to tell you how creative you can be in coming up with Japanese nicknames.

Cool Japanese First Names: A Guide to Meaning, Style, and Sound

I’ve picked up names that not only sound cool but also have cool meanings.

How creative and artistic Japanese naming can be

Would you be surprised if I said Japanese people can actually “create” names when they name their children? That’s the most extraordinary thing about naming in Japanese. Today, I want to tell you about how creative, even artistic, you can be in creating a Japanese first name.

What’s in a Japanese name? Introduction to how Japanese names work

I’m very happy that you are interested in Japanese names. In this article I’ll tell you the basics of how they work. Japanese names are so unique and cool, and have many special features. I hope you’ll enjoy!