Share this link via
Or copy link
Below are navigation links that will take you to the main text and navigation menus.
26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name search tools for your baby!
This name is also used as a first name: Kiryuu
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Kiryuu," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
桐 means "paulownia tree."
Furniture Wood - A deciduous tree of the Gomanno Hagusa family, used for making furniture such as tansu chests and koto(琴).
Deciduous Tree - A deciduous tree of the Aogiri family, also known as Gotou.
Koto - Koto (from the act of making koto with kiri).
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness."
Good - Indicating a favorable outcome or a positive attitude.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or sound thinking.
Excellent - Of the highest quality, outstanding.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Fortunate - Having good luck, blessed.
Auspicious - Giving the promise of success, propitious.
柳 means "willow, a type of tree."
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
竜 means "dragon, imperial, mythical creature."
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
龍 means "dragon, imperial dragon, mythical creature."
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
立 means "stand, set up, establish."
鬼 means "demon, ogre, evil spirit."
Ghost - The soul of a deceased person, a spirit, a supernatural being with immense power and mysterious abilities.
Yokai - A creature from folklore, usually with human form and two horns.
Powerful - Possessing great strength and courage.
Imaginative - A creature of the imagination.
Cruel - Ruthless and merciless.
Huge - Exceptionally large.
立 means "stand, set up, establish."
霧 means "fog, mist."
Mist - A fine spray of water droplets suspended in the air.
Blurry - Not clear or distinct.
Dark - Having little or no light.
Fine - Very small in size or amount.
Scattering - To spread out in different directions.
Fading - To gradually become less visible or disappear.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
亀 means "turtle, tortoise."
龍 means "dragon, imperial dragon, mythical creature."
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness."
Good - Indicating a favorable outcome or a positive attitude.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or sound thinking.
Excellent - Of the highest quality, outstanding.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Fortunate - Having good luck, blessed.
Auspicious - Giving the promise of success, propitious.
立 means "stand, set up, establish."
鬼 means "demon, ogre, evil spirit."
Ghost - The soul of a deceased person, a spirit, a supernatural being with immense power and mysterious abilities.
Yokai - A creature from folklore, usually with human form and two horns.
Powerful - Possessing great strength and courage.
Imaginative - A creature of the imagination.
Cruel - Ruthless and merciless.
Huge - Exceptionally large.
柳 means "willow, a type of tree."
亀 means "turtle, tortoise."
竜 means "dragon, imperial, mythical creature."
寄 means "to approach, to draw near, to gather, to contribute."
To Rely On, Trust - To rely on or trust someone or something.
To Entrust, Leave - To entrust or leave something to someone.
To Approach, Visit - To approach or visit someone or something.
留 means "detain, stop, remain."
桔 means "kumquat, mandarin orange."
Kikyou - A type of perennial grass in the family Kikiyou(桔梗).
One of the seven autumn plants in Japan.
流 means "stream, flow, current."
Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.
Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.
Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.
Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.
Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.
Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.
Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.
Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.
The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!
Last names that have the same initial of K.
3,716 views
1,287 views
2,765 views
1,090 views
1,048 views
1,412 views
662 views
1,521 views
759 views
1,125 views
Here are some sample tags. Choose 'English word meanings' and try searching for any English word you like!
Sort by: Most Kanji Variations
Sorts names by how many different kanji spellings they have. In general, names with more variants tend to be more familiar and widespread in Japan (with some exceptions).
Sort by: Most Viewed
Sorts names by page views on this site. Views reflect global traffic (including Japan), so this does not represent popularity among Japanese people only. A high view count does not necessarily mean the name is famous in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
About our last-name data