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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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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.
Even surnames with the same reading have different meanings depending on how the kanji characters are applied.
For Ooki, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the households number in Japan.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
大 means "big, large, great." Details are below.
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
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.
大 means "big, large, great." Details are below.
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
城 means "castle, fortress." Details are below.
Building a Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.
Castle Wall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.
Castle Town - A town surrounded by a castle wall.
大 means "big, large, great." Details are below.
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
機 means "machine, opportunity, aircraft." Details are below.
Machine - A device used to weave fabric.
Mechanism - A mechanism used to fire arrows from a crossbow.
Trap - A trap or mechanism.
Structure - A structure or system.
Sign - A sign or indication.
Trigger - A trigger or cause.
Fold - A fold or crease.
Work - The work of the mind.
Secret - Something unknown or hidden.
大 means "big, large, great." Details are below.
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
岐 means "fork, branch, divergence." Details are below.
To divide - To split into two or more parts.
To branch off - To separate from a main path or route.
A fork in the road - A place where a road or path divides into two or more directions.
大 means "big, large, great." Details are below.
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
樹 means "tree, wood, timber." Details are below.
大 means "big, large, great." Details are below.
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
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.
大 means "big, large, great." Details are below.
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
気 means "spirit, energy, mood, air, atmosphere." Details are below.
Air - The atmosphere, the natural phenomena that occur between heaven and earth.
Mood - Vitality, the source of human activity.
Aura - The aura that is said to be possessed by great people.
Feeling - A feeling that can be felt somehow, a state of mind.
Scent - Smell, to smell a scent, to have a scent.
Appearance - Atmosphere, taste, feeling.
Vapor - One of the three states of matter, steam.
Breath - Breath, to blow breath, to breathe.
Period - One of the 24 divisions of a year in the lunar calendar.
王 means "king, monarch." Details are below.
Emperor/Monarch - A ruler of a country who governs with virtue.
Title of Respect - A title of respect for one's grandparents or for someone of higher status.
To Become a King - To become a king or to reign over a country.
Male of Imperial Lineage - A title for a male of imperial lineage up to five generations removed.
城 means "castle, fortress." Details are below.
Building a Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.
Castle Wall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.
Castle Town - A town surrounded by a castle wall.
太 means "thick, fat, big." Details are below.
Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.
Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.
Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.
Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
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.
相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other." Details are below.
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
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.
大 means "big, large, great." Details are below.
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
鬼 means "demon, ogre, evil spirit." Details are below.
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.
黄 means "yellow." Details are below.
Yellow - A color that is bright and cheerful.
To become yellow - To take on a yellow hue.
Child - A young person or infant.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
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.
多 means "many, numerous, much." Details are below.
Praise/Honor - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
Gratitude - Feeling of appreciation or thanks.
Truly/Exactly/Simply - Used to emphasize that something is true or exact.
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure." Details are below.
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
多 means "many, numerous, much." Details are below.
Praise/Honor - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
Gratitude - Feeling of appreciation or thanks.
Truly/Exactly/Simply - Used to emphasize that something is true or exact.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
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.
大 means "big, large, great." Details are below.
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
亀 means "turtle, tortoise." Details are below.
Turtle - A type of reptile with a shell.
Turtle Shell - The shell of a turtle.
Crack - A break or fissure in something.
大 means "big, large, great." Details are below.
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure." Details are below.
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
大 means "big, large, great." Details are below.
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
起 means "to rise, to get up, to stand up." Details are below.
Rise - To get up from a lying or sitting position.
Start - To begin or initiate something.
Depart - To leave a place or situation.
Activate - To cause something to start functioning or to become more active.
Stir Up - To cause something to become more lively or vigorous.
Initiate - To cause something to begin or to set something in motion.
小 means "small, little, tiny." Details are below.
Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.
Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.
Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.
Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.
Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.
沖 means "offshore, open sea." Details are below.
To surge - Water surging up.
To feel empty - To make something feel empty.
To be peaceful - To be impartial and certain.
To be young - To be youthful.
To be deep - To be profound.
Offshore - Away from the shore in a body of water such as the sea or a lake.
仰 means "look up, raise one's head." Details are below.
To look up - To raise one's face and look up.
Command - An order or instruction from someone of higher authority.
To lie down - To lie down on one's back.
To revere - To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
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.
大 means "big, large, great." Details are below.
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
耒 means "farm tools to plow the fields."
Last names that have the same initial of O.
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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.
Sort by Most Viewed?
The names are sorted by the number of times they have been viewed on this site. This ranking is based on the behavior of users around the world, including Japan, so it does not mean that the names are commonly viewed by Japanese people only.
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.
About this site's data of last names