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The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

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Modern discoveries

Contemporary choices across cultures

25 names

Japanese

Kenzo

Health and three in one Japanese spelling

Familiar
Japanese

Kaito

Sea and soaring in one Japanese spelling

Uncommon
Japanese

Ren

Lotus or romantic love in one Japanese spelling

Uncommon
Japanese

Aoto

Blue-green and person in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Arata

New; fresh in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Asahi

Morning sun in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Ayato

Meaning depends on the chosen kanji

Rare gem
Japanese

Haruto

Sunlight and soaring in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Hayate

Wind-associated; depends on kanji

Rare gem
Japanese

Hiro

Abundant or generous, depending on the Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Iori

Weaving in 伊織; hermitage in 庵

Rare gem
Japanese

Kanata

Music and abundance in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Kazuki

Harmony and tree in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Minato

Harbor in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Riku

Land in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Ryo

Clear, cool or distant in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Ryota

Coolness and greatness in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Saku

First day of the lunar month in 朔; other spellings differ

Rare gem
Japanese

Shohei

Soaring and peace in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Sota

Wind and greatness in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Taichi

Greatness and one in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Takumi

Artisan; skillful in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Yuito

Connection and flight in 結翔; other spellings differ

Rare gem
Japanese

Yūma

Meaning depends on the chosen kanji

Rare gem
Japanese

Yuto

Gentleness and soaring in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
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