What's New

• 01/20/2025

  I’ve reviewed and expanded the article on What’s in a Japanese name? Introduction to how Japanese names work. I hope you enjoy it!

• 12/14/2024

  I’ve implemented a feature that displays possible kanji combinations based on the meaning when no results are found in the database during an English meaning search.

  e.g. Japanese First Names Meaning ‘Evil Moon’
  e.g. Japanese Last Names Meaning ‘Sadness Tears’:

  In Japanese naming culture, it is customary to choose names with auspicious meanings, and names with negative meanings are rarely used. This feature should be particularly useful when searching for names with negative connotations. Enjoy!

• 12/05/2024

  Since it’s winter, I changed the background image of the main visual on the TOP page to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gifu Prefecture. Have a great day!

• 11/21/2024

  I have reviewed the processing for English meaning searches in First Name and Last Name searches.

  First Name Search: Searching for “ocean wind”
  https://japanese-names.info/first-names/search-result/meaning-ocean+wind/
  First Name Search: Searching for “ocean wind” (with Exact match checked)
  https://japanese-names.info/first-names/search-result/meaning-ocean+wind_exact-1/

  Last Name Search: Searching for “blue tree”
  https://japanese-names.info/last-names/search-result/meaning-blue+tree/
  Last Name Search: Searching for “blue tree” (with Exact match checked)
  https://japanese-names.info/last-names/search-result/meaning-blue+tree_exact-1/

  When “Exact match” is checked, the search will be more specific, which may result in fewer matches. The Free Word search can handle up to 4 words, but please note that the more words entered, the longer the processing time may be. Thank you for your understanding!

• 11/11/2024

  Enjoy smoother organization on the My Favorite Names page with our updated drag-and-drop feature. Items now slide smoothly into place as you arrange your lists. We hope you like the upgrade!

• 10/22/2024

  I have implemented URL saving for the Name Filter. For example, the URL https://japanese-names.info/first-name/yukina-2/?filter=snow will display a list of kanji names filtered to include “snow” using the Name Filter. Additionally, the number of matches found is now displayed in real-time when using the filter.

  This feature has been implemented on all pages with filter functionality, such as First Names detail pages, Last Names detail pages, Japanese Name Generator, and Japanese Naming Characters List. Enjoy!

• 10/05/2024

  Now you can save the hiragana, katakana, and kanji names generated by the My Name in Japanese Converter to My Favorite Names! Since the My Name in Japanese Converter generates names randomly, we recommend saving your favorite names to My Favorites. The names will be saved under the Converted Names tab. Enjoy!

• 10/02/2024

  Thanks to the caching system reducing server load, I’ve increased the maximum number of names displayed in the list from 30 back to 100 in the Japanese Name Generator! Enjoy!

• 10/02/2024

  I have changed the font used for kanji name displays from Source Han Serif (源ノ明朝) to Klee One.

  Klee One is a handwritten font, making it more approachable and fitting for everyday life in Japan. I’d like to express my gratitude to Fontworks Inc. for making such a wonderful font available. Thank you!

• 09/25/2024

  We have updated our website logo to make it slightly more formal and easier to read, especially for first-time visitors. We will continue to work on improving the site. We hope you continue to enjoy your experience with us!

• 09/20/2024

  We’ve set up a survey about a project that would allow you to purchase items printed with your generated Japanese kanji name on “My Name in Japanese.”

  For example: https://japanese-names.info/my-name-in-japanese/?english_name=Jackson

  If there is enough interest, we will consider implementing it. Thanks!

• 09/18/2024

  I’ve adjusted the font size and made design tweaks across the site. I also fixed some minor bugs. If you notice anything unusual, please let us know via the Contact page!

• 09/10/2024

  It has come to our attention that displaying a list of names in random order (using “sort by random”) was placing an excessive load on the server due to the dynamic calculations required each time. Unfortunately, we’ve had to implement caching, which means the order of the names is now fixed.

  However, the list of names is still presented in a random order, so as you navigate through the pages, you should encounter new names. We hope you’ll make use of the paging feature. Happy Browsing!

  

• 09/09/2024

  I’ve updated the background image on the main page. September marks the Mid-Autumn Festival, during which Japanese culture enjoys moon viewing (Tsukimi). Many Japanese companies also engage in marketing activities related to Tsukimi. At McDonald’s, for instance, they release a “Tsukimi Burger.” Cheers!

• 09/04/2024

  I’ve reviewed and enhanced the functionality for searching first and last names with options for Japanese or English characters, particularly for searches using multiple words.

  For example, if you search for “sa ya ka” or “sa, ya, ka“, it will return names containing all these strings.

  Additionally, you can now perform searches using multiple words that include a mix of hiragana, katakana, kanji, and English characters.

  Japanese First Names Including ‘hikari 光’

  Japanese First Names Including ‘ひ カ ri 光’

  The same applies to last names. It searches for names that include all the specified strings.

  Japanese Last Names Including ‘や マ da 山田’

  Enjoy!

• 08/29/2024

  I have made some adjustments to the layout of the My Name in Japanese and added a text copy feature for each of the Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji names. Cheers!
  e.g. https://japanese-names.info/my-name-in-japanese/?english_name=Brheanna

• 08/28/2024

  Similar to the First Name Search, the Last Name Search now also supports multi-word searches when using the English word meaning option!

  Japanese Last Names Meaning ‘South cloud’
  https://japanese-names.info/last-names/search-result/meaning-South+cloud/

  Japanese Last Names Meaning ‘Flower field’
  https://japanese-names.info/last-names/search-result/meaning-Flower+field/

• 08/27/2024

  I separated the name generation results using the ‘Generate names with parameters’ on the Japanese Name Generator.

  Japanese Name Generator
  https://japanese-names.info/generator/

  Generated Japanese Names
  https://japanese-names.info/generator/name-results/

  For example, here is the link for the generated Japanese names when ‘girl’ is specified in the gender parameter:
  https://japanese-names.info/generator/name-results/gender-girl/

  Additionally, I moved the free input field of the ‘Generate names with parameters’ panel below the Gender option. Enjoy!

• 08/26/2024

  I’ve updated the appearance of the search panel in the First Name Search feature to focus primarily on the free word search. Additionally, the free word search now supports multi-word searches when selecting “English word meaning.”

  e.g. Japanese First Names Meaning ‘Sun and moon’
  Japanese First Names Meaning ‘Pale white’

  Note: The more words you include in the search phrase, the longer the processing time will be. I recommend using shorter searches, such as two words, for faster results!

• 08/19/2024

  I’ve added a feature to save each name, First Name and Last Name, to the clipboard. When you click this icon , the name will be copied. Also, I’ve fixed an issue where Last Name Search was not working correctly. Enjoy!

• 08/09/2024

  I’ve added kanji characters to the database that can’t be used for first names but are used for surnames, or used in rare cases for first names. Here are 60 of those kanji characters.

  齋, 邊, 宍, 渕, 粕, 鮫, 蛭, 濱, 桝, 涌, 稗, 蛯, 舘, 糟, 梠, 薮, 鴫, 鏑, 鴇, 舛, 苅, 纐, 纈, 箭, 嶽, 筧, 邉, 蘆, 彭, 蕭, 續, 剥, 舒, 桓, 綏, 懿, 冲, 瑪, 忢, 罹, 丿, 洒, 厓, 淇, 蟠, 淙, 腆, 汕, 褝, 恂, 暎, 潦, 琺, 茯, 熏, 唔, 奘, 浚, 熈, 煕

• 08/06/2024

  I made some changes to the appearance of the name list. I removed the stripes (where odd items had a colored background) to make it easier to glance through the list quickly. Additionally, I changed the order of the “Sort by” options and made other minor adjustments!

• 08/01/2024

  I have revised the use of the unisex icon for first names across our database. The unisex icon is assigned to the version of the name with more kanji variations, whether it is a male or female name. On the name detail pages, I indicate whether the name is predominantly a unisex name leaning towards male or female usage.

• 07/30/2024

  I have added 7,790 names as boy names and 2,556 names as girl names to Japanese First Names. They are primarily rare names that are not very well-known. Have fun with them!

• 07/03/2024

  I’ve made the kanji search method more precise when specifying the English meaning for a free word search by first name and last name. If you notice any strange behavior, please let me know quietly through Contact. Enjoy!

• 06/12/2024

  The “My Favorite Names” system has been updated, and now First Name, Last Name, and Full Name are managed in separate lists. A button has been added to each name on the Japanese Name Generator page for Full Name.
  If you have been using “My Favorite Names” previously, a “Migrate Favorites” button will be displayed. Please press this button to transfer your existing cookie data.

• 05/28/2024

  I have changed the layout and appearance of the top page. The functionality has not been changed. If you find any issues, please contact me!

• 05/16/2024

  There are kanji characters that are legally permissible for naming but carry negative meanings. On the kanji list, I have greyed out these characters. Additionally, you can refer to the list of inauspicious kanji for further reference.

• 05/09/2024

  On the page listing characters usable for naming, links to the relevant laws and the Ministry of Justice’s character list page have been included.

• 04/23/2024

  I’ve added examples of nicknames for each first name on their respective detail pages. For example, for the name Rika, nicknames like Rikachan, Rikko, are added.
  Each nickname also includes an audio pronunciation, so enjoy the unique names!