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Names with meaning.

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

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Japanese names

9 names

Japanese

Sakura

Cherry blossom in one Japanese spelling

Uncommon
Arabic · Japanese

Sana

Radiance; brilliance

Uncommon
Japanese

Sayuri

Little lily in one Japanese spelling

Uncommon
Japanese

Saori

Weaving with sand or early; depends on kanji

Rare gem
Japanese

Sayaka

Meaning depends on the chosen kanji

Rare gem
Japanese

Shiori

Poem and weaving; bookmark in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Sumire

Violet in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Suzu

Bell in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Suzume

Meaning depends on kanji; sparrow is one possibility

Rare gem
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Ava’s feed on a pink page: Sienna, an Italian name meaning “from Siena; a reddish-brown color”, with its pronunciation, story and Love and Share buttons.
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