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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name searches for a baby!
In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
The more numerous variations of kanji, the more common name is in Japan. On the other hand, a name with very few variations in kanji is unique and rare to the Japanese.
For Sakura, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the total number of Good!
咲 means "bloom, blossom, flourish." Details are below.
To laugh/Smile - To express joy or amusement with a facial expression.
To bloom/Blossom - To open and display the petals of a flower.
To open/Unfold - To reveal or expand something that was previously hidden or closed.
来 means "come, arrive." Details are below.
To come - To arrive or come to a place.
To bring - To bring something or someone to a place.
To allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.
This person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.
In the future - Something that has not yet come.
Particle - A particle placed in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.
To encourage - To encourage or motivate someone.
栄 means "prosperity, flourish, glory." Details are below.
To flourish - To become prosperous and successful.
Splendor - Magnificence and grandeur.
Honor - High respect and esteem.
Brilliance - Shining brightly and radiantly.
良 means "good, excellent, fine." Details are below.
Good/Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate/Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband/Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly/Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
For a Long Time - For a long period of time.
Wise/Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
Good/Excellent/Superior - Positive and uplifting qualities that are desirable for a baby.
Obedient/Calm/Peaceful/Quiet/Docile - Qualities that are desirable for a baby to have in order to be well-behaved and respectful.
Truly/Sincerely/Really/Certainly - Qualities that are desirable for a baby to have in order to be honest and sincere.
Wise Person/Outstanding Person/Outstanding Horse - Qualities that are desirable for a baby to have in order to be wise and outstanding.
桜 means "cherry blossom." Details are below.
Sakura - Cherry Blossom. A deciduous tree of the rose family.
Prunus tomentosa - A deciduous shrub of the rose family.
Cherry Blossom - This is a very popular name for Japanese babies, as the cherry blossom is a symbol of beauty and renewal in Japan. It is also a symbol of the fleeting nature of life, which is a reminder to cherish each moment.
Beauty - The kanji for sakura (桜) can also be interpreted as “beauty”, making it a great name for a baby. It is a reminder to the parents and the child that beauty is something to be cherished and appreciated.
Renewal - The cherry blossom is a symbol of renewal and new beginnings, making it a great name for a baby. It is a reminder to the parents and the child that life is constantly changing and that each moment is a chance to start anew.
Strength - The kanji for sakura (桜) can also be interpreted as “strength”, making it a great name for a baby. It is a reminder to the parents and the child that strength is something to be cultivated and appreciated.
來 means "come, arrive." Details are below.
To come - To arrive or come to a place.
To bring - To bring something or someone to a place.
From the past to the present - Refers to the time period from a certain point in the past to the present.
Into the future - Refers to the time period that has yet to come.
A particle - Used in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.
To encourage - To motivate or encourage someone.
Arrival - To come or arrive, often from a distant place.
Blessing - To wish good fortune or success upon someone.
Encouragement - To give someone support, confidence, or hope.
作 means "make, create, produce." Details are below.
Accomplish/Achieve - To do or accomplish something.
Quality/Achievement - The quality or achievement of something that has been created or produced.
Create/Make - To create something new and unique, or to make something special.
Accomplish/Achieve - To accomplish something great or to achieve something remarkable.
Establish/Set Up - To establish something meaningful or to set up something lasting.
Behaviour/Action - To take action that is noble and honourable.
Quality/Achievement - To strive for excellence and to achieve greatness.
楽 means "fun, comfort, ease." Details are below.
Music - Playing music, performing music.
Enjoyment - Enjoying, being happy, liking, loving, wishing, desiring.
Ease - Easiness, being free from physical and mental pain, being relaxed.
Music - Music can be a beautiful and meaningful name for a baby, as it symbolizes creativity, joy, and harmony.
Enjoyment - Enjoyment is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes happiness, contentment, and fulfillment.
Ease - Ease is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes comfort, relaxation, and peace.
才 means "talent, ability, gift." Details are below.
Natural Ability - The innate ability or talent someone is born with.
Quality - The quality or caliber of someone's work.
Ability - The capacity or capability to do something.
Wisdom - The knowledge and understanding of a subject or situation.
Barely - Just barely, only, merely, at last, finally.
倉 means "warehouse, storehouse." Details are below.
Warehouse - A place where goods are stored and kept.
Hasty - Acting in a hurried or rushed manner.
Blue - A color that is a shade of blue.
朔 means "new moon, beginning of the lunar month." Details are below.
The first day of the month in the lunar calendar. The first day.
The calendar given by the emperor to the vassal states.
North direction.
First Day - It symbolizes the beginning of something new and special. It also reflects the idea of starting fresh and having a new beginning.
North - It symbolizes direction and guidance. It also reflects the idea of having a strong sense of direction and purpose in life.
Calendar - It symbolizes time and order. It also reflects the idea of having a sense of structure and organization in life.
Emperor's Calendar - It symbolizes power and authority. It also reflects the idea of having a strong sense of leadership and responsibility in life.
來 means "come, arrive." Details are below.
To come - To arrive or come to a place.
To bring - To bring something or someone to a place.
From the past to the present - Refers to the time period from a certain point in the past to the present.
Into the future - Refers to the time period that has yet to come.
A particle - Used in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.
To encourage - To motivate or encourage someone.
Arrival - To come or arrive, often from a distant place.
Blessing - To wish good fortune or success upon someone.
Encouragement - To give someone support, confidence, or hope.
朔 means "new moon, beginning of the lunar month." Details are below.
The first day of the month in the lunar calendar. The first day.
The calendar given by the emperor to the vassal states.
North direction.
First Day - It symbolizes the beginning of something new and special. It also reflects the idea of starting fresh and having a new beginning.
North - It symbolizes direction and guidance. It also reflects the idea of having a strong sense of direction and purpose in life.
Calendar - It symbolizes time and order. It also reflects the idea of having a sense of structure and organization in life.
Emperor's Calendar - It symbolizes power and authority. It also reflects the idea of having a strong sense of leadership and responsibility in life.
来 means "come, arrive." Details are below.
To come - To arrive or come to a place.
To bring - To bring something or someone to a place.
To allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.
This person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.
In the future - Something that has not yet come.
Particle - A particle placed in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.
To encourage - To encourage or motivate someone.
朔 means "new moon, beginning of the lunar month." Details are below.
The first day of the month in the lunar calendar. The first day.
The calendar given by the emperor to the vassal states.
North direction.
First Day - It symbolizes the beginning of something new and special. It also reflects the idea of starting fresh and having a new beginning.
North - It symbolizes direction and guidance. It also reflects the idea of having a strong sense of direction and purpose in life.
Calendar - It symbolizes time and order. It also reflects the idea of having a sense of structure and organization in life.
Emperor's Calendar - It symbolizes power and authority. It also reflects the idea of having a strong sense of leadership and responsibility in life.
楽 means "fun, comfort, ease." Details are below.
Music - Playing music, performing music.
Enjoyment - Enjoying, being happy, liking, loving, wishing, desiring.
Ease - Easiness, being free from physical and mental pain, being relaxed.
Music - Music can be a beautiful and meaningful name for a baby, as it symbolizes creativity, joy, and harmony.
Enjoyment - Enjoyment is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes happiness, contentment, and fulfillment.
Ease - Ease is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes comfort, relaxation, and peace.
朔 means "new moon, beginning of the lunar month." Details are below.
The first day of the month in the lunar calendar. The first day.
The calendar given by the emperor to the vassal states.
North direction.
First Day - It symbolizes the beginning of something new and special. It also reflects the idea of starting fresh and having a new beginning.
North - It symbolizes direction and guidance. It also reflects the idea of having a strong sense of direction and purpose in life.
Calendar - It symbolizes time and order. It also reflects the idea of having a sense of structure and organization in life.
Emperor's Calendar - It symbolizes power and authority. It also reflects the idea of having a strong sense of leadership and responsibility in life.
羅 means "net, gauze, thin silk fabric." Details are below.
Net - A net used to catch birds. To capture by setting a net. To capture without leaving anything behind.
Connect - To link together. To line up.
Thin Silk - Thin fabric.
Romania - Abbreviation of the country name “Romania”.
朔 means "new moon, beginning of the lunar month." Details are below.
The first day of the month in the lunar calendar. The first day.
The calendar given by the emperor to the vassal states.
North direction.
First Day - It symbolizes the beginning of something new and special. It also reflects the idea of starting fresh and having a new beginning.
North - It symbolizes direction and guidance. It also reflects the idea of having a strong sense of direction and purpose in life.
Calendar - It symbolizes time and order. It also reflects the idea of having a sense of structure and organization in life.
Emperor's Calendar - It symbolizes power and authority. It also reflects the idea of having a strong sense of leadership and responsibility in life.
良 means "good, excellent, fine." Details are below.
Good/Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate/Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband/Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly/Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
For a Long Time - For a long period of time.
Wise/Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
Good/Excellent/Superior - Positive and uplifting qualities that are desirable for a baby.
Obedient/Calm/Peaceful/Quiet/Docile - Qualities that are desirable for a baby to have in order to be well-behaved and respectful.
Truly/Sincerely/Really/Certainly - Qualities that are desirable for a baby to have in order to be honest and sincere.
Wise Person/Outstanding Person/Outstanding Horse - Qualities that are desirable for a baby to have in order to be wise and outstanding.
Names that have the same gender and start with S.
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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