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Longer reads on Japanese names, built from the names and kanji in this dictionary.
- Popular Japanese Baby Names in 2026: What Parents in Japan Are Choosing
The most popular Japanese baby names right now, from Meiji Yasuda's latest ranking: Minato, Sui, Himari, Haruto and Emma, with their kanji and meanings.
- Japanese Names That Mean Water, Sea and River
Real Japanese names written with water kanji such as 海, 湊, 澪, 渚 and 泉, for boys and girls, with what each character means and which spellings to watch.
- Strong Japanese Boy Names: Warrior, Brave and Powerful Names
Japanese boy names meaning strong, brave or warrior, such as Takeru, Isamu, Yamato and Hayato, with the kanji that carry each meaning.