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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 Sudou, 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
須 means "must, necessary, required." Details are below.
Necessary - Required or essential.
Use - To use or employ something.
Request - To ask for something.
Wait - To remain in a state of expectation.
Await - To wait for something to happen.
Anticipate - To look forward to something.
Awhile - For a short period of time.
Chin Beard - A small beard on the chin.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)." Details are below.
周 means "circumference, lap, perimeter." Details are below.
Surroundings - Refers to the area around something.
Everywhere - To go everywhere, to cover everywhere.
Circulate - To go around, to make a round.
Rescue - To help, to save.
Fulfill - To match, to harmonize.
Corner - A place where a road or path bends and enters.
Dynasty - The name of an ancient Chinese dynasty.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo." Details are below.
首 means "neck." Details are below.
Head/Beginning/First/Leadership - Refers to the head or the beginning of something, as well as the person in charge of leading.
Counting Poems - Refers to the words used to count poems.
Confession - Refers to confessing a crime or making a confession.
Direction - Refers to turning one's head in a certain direction.
Neck - Refers to the area between the head and torso.
Dismissal - Refers to being dismissed from a job or position.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)." Details are below.
簾 means "bamboo blind, screen, curtain." Details are below.
Bamboo Screen - A screen made of bamboo or reeds that is used to provide privacy or to block out light.
Shoji - A type of Japanese sliding door or window made of translucent paper over a frame of wood.
Byobu - A type of folding screen made of several panels of paper or fabric, often decorated with paintings or calligraphy.
Amado - A type of Japanese sliding door or window made of wooden frames and covered with paper or cloth.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)." Details are below.
数 means "number, amount, quantity." Details are below.
Number - A representation of order or quantity.
Fate - A predetermined sequence of events.
Mathematics - One of the six basic disciplines of ancient Chinese education, “六芸”.
Plot - A plan or scheme.
Count - To count or calculate.
Include - To take into account as one.
Reprimand - To count someone’s faults and reprimand them.
Frequently - Repeatedly or many times.
Detailed - Having a keen eye for detail.
胴 means "torso, trunk." Details are below.
Large Intestine - The part of an animal's body excluding the head and limbs.
Armor - A piece of armor or armor that covers the chest and abdomen of the body.
Central Part of Musical Instruments - The central part of musical instruments such as drums.
周 means "circumference, lap, perimeter." Details are below.
Surroundings - Refers to the area around something.
Everywhere - To go everywhere, to cover everywhere.
Circulate - To go around, to make a round.
Rescue - To help, to save.
Fulfill - To match, to harmonize.
Corner - A place where a road or path bends and enters.
Dynasty - The name of an ancient Chinese dynasty.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)." Details are below.
諏 means "consultation, discussion." Details are below.
Consult - To seek advice or guidance from someone.
Question - To ask for information or an opinion.
Inquire - To ask for information or an opinion.
Discuss - To talk about a topic in order to reach a conclusion or agreement.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)." Details are below.
首 means "neck." Details are below.
Head/Beginning/First/Leadership - Refers to the head or the beginning of something, as well as the person in charge of leading.
Counting Poems - Refers to the words used to count poems.
Confession - Refers to confessing a crime or making a confession.
Direction - Refers to turning one's head in a certain direction.
Neck - Refers to the area between the head and torso.
Dismissal - Refers to being dismissed from a job or position.
頭 means "head." Details are below.
Head - The upper part of the body from the neck up, including the hair.
Top - The highest point or peak.
Beginning - The start or the first.
Leader - The one in charge.
Counting word - A word used to count animals such as cows.
Chief - The highest ranking official in a dormitory.
Boss - The head of a group.
数 means "number, amount, quantity." Details are below.
Number - A representation of order or quantity.
Fate - A predetermined sequence of events.
Mathematics - One of the six basic disciplines of ancient Chinese education, “六芸”.
Plot - A plan or scheme.
Count - To count or calculate.
Include - To take into account as one.
Reprimand - To count someone’s faults and reprimand them.
Frequently - Repeatedly or many times.
Detailed - Having a keen eye for detail.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)." Details are below.
守 means "protect, defend, obey." Details are below.
Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.
Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.
Watch/Observe - To keep an eye on something and not let it out of sight.
Governor - A local or regional official in charge of a district or group.
Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.
Caretaker - Someone who looks after or takes care of someone or something.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)." Details are below.
須 means "must, necessary, required." Details are below.
Necessary - Required or essential.
Use - To use or employ something.
Request - To ask for something.
Wait - To remain in a state of expectation.
Await - To wait for something to happen.
Anticipate - To look forward to something.
Awhile - For a short period of time.
Chin Beard - A small beard on the chin.
道 means "road, path, way." Details are below.
Technique/Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
主 means "master, owner, head, main, primary." Details are below.
Important - Being of great significance or value.
Fundamental - Serving as the basis or source of something.
Central - Being at the center or core of something.
Ruler - A person who has the power to govern or control.
Administrator - A person responsible for managing or supervising something.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)." Details are below.
須 means "must, necessary, required." Details are below.
Necessary - Required or essential.
Use - To use or employ something.
Request - To ask for something.
Wait - To remain in a state of expectation.
Await - To wait for something to happen.
Anticipate - To look forward to something.
Awhile - For a short period of time.
Chin Beard - A small beard on the chin.
籐 means "a vine of the palm family. the stems are used to make furniture and utensils."
須 means "must, necessary, required." Details are below.
Necessary - Required or essential.
Use - To use or employ something.
Request - To ask for something.
Wait - To remain in a state of expectation.
Await - To wait for something to happen.
Anticipate - To look forward to something.
Awhile - For a short period of time.
Chin Beard - A small beard on the chin.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo." Details are below.
鷲 means "eagle." Details are below.
Eagle - A bird of the hawk family.
頭 means "head." Details are below.
Head - The upper part of the body from the neck up, including the hair.
Top - The highest point or peak.
Beginning - The start or the first.
Leader - The one in charge.
Counting word - A word used to count animals such as cows.
Chief - The highest ranking official in a dormitory.
Boss - The head of a group.
角 means "horn, corner." Details are below.
Horns - The horns on the head of an animal. Also, something shaped like a horn.
Pointed - A sharp point.
Corner - The corner of something. The edge of an object.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese board game Shogi, "角(Kaku)".
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)." Details are below.
次 means "next, following." Details are below.
Second - Following something or someone in order.
Follow - To come after something or someone in order.
In Order - To arrange something in a particular order.
Count - To keep track of numbers or amounts.
Camp - To stay in a place with an army.
Stay - To stay in a place for a period of time.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)." Details are below.
角 means "horn, corner." Details are below.
Horns - The horns on the head of an animal. Also, something shaped like a horn.
Pointed - A sharp point.
Corner - The corner of something. The edge of an object.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese board game Shogi, "角(Kaku)".
道 means "road, path, way." Details are below.
Technique/Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
須 means "must, necessary, required." Details are below.
Necessary - Required or essential.
Use - To use or employ something.
Request - To ask for something.
Wait - To remain in a state of expectation.
Await - To wait for something to happen.
Anticipate - To look forward to something.
Awhile - For a short period of time.
Chin Beard - A small beard on the chin.
頭 means "head." Details are below.
Head - The upper part of the body from the neck up, including the hair.
Top - The highest point or peak.
Beginning - The start or the first.
Leader - The one in charge.
Counting word - A word used to count animals such as cows.
Chief - The highest ranking official in a dormitory.
Boss - The head of a group.
寿 means "longevity, congratulations, auspiciousness." Details are below.
Long life - Living for a long time, having a long lifespan.
Age - The number of years a person has lived.
Celebrate - To rejoice and celebrate a long life or a happy occasion.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)." Details are below.
数 means "number, amount, quantity." Details are below.
Number - A representation of order or quantity.
Fate - A predetermined sequence of events.
Mathematics - One of the six basic disciplines of ancient Chinese education, “六芸”.
Plot - A plan or scheme.
Count - To count or calculate.
Include - To take into account as one.
Reprimand - To count someone’s faults and reprimand them.
Frequently - Repeatedly or many times.
Detailed - Having a keen eye for detail.
度 means "degree, extent, measure." Details are below.
Measurement - A standard for measuring length.
Rule - A regulation or law.
Frequency - The number of times something occurs.
Scale - A unit of measurement for angles, temperature, etc.
Generosity - The size of one's heart or capacity.
To Cross - To pass or traverse.
To Become a Monk - To enter the Buddhist priesthood.
To Measure - To measure length. To estimate.
To Gauge - To estimate or guess.
壽 means "longevity, congratulations, celebration." Details are below.
Long life - Living for a long time and having a long lifespan.
Age - The number of years a person has lived.
Longevity - Celebrating a long life and wishing for a long life.
Celebrating a happy occasion - Celebrating and wishing for a happy occasion.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)." Details are below.
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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.
About this site's data of last names