90 Unique Japanese Boy Names with Meanings

Japanese baby names not just carry deep meanings but are chosen with great thought and care. Often rooted in nature, virtues, and traditional symbols,  these names are typically composed of kanji characters with distinct meaning, allowing for a rich variety of interpretations and combinations. For example, a boy’s name like "Haruto" can mean "sunlight" or "soaring," combining the kanji for "sun" and "fly.

In Japan, the meaning behind a name is highly significant. Parents often choose names that represent positive traits, such as strength, beauty, or kindness. The sound and flow of the name are key considerations, with many consulting with family members or specialists to ensure the baby name is auspicious and fitting. 

Current trends and cultural influences also play a role, with names reflecting the prevailing tastes and popular figures of the time.

Unique Japanese Boy Names with Meanings

Baby names often reflect parent's hope for their child's future, character and positive personality. Unique names are also chosen for their rare kanji combinations or phonetic appeal. Whatever you are looking for you are sure to find the perfect name for your little boy.

1. Akimitsu - Light

2. Akira - Wisdom

3. Aoi - Green, Blue, Althea

4. Aoto - Blue Constellation

5. Arata - Fresh, New

6. Asa - Morning

7. Asahi - Rising Sun, Sunlight, Dawn

8. Banri - Thousands of miles

9. Benjiro - One who enjoys peace 

10. Botan - Peony

11. Chikao - Clever

12. Chihiro -Thousand, Abundance, Thousand Gains

13. Chimon - Gate of Wisdom

14. Dai - Shining Individual

15. Daiki - Big, Shining

16. Danuja - Ruler, Knight

17. Doi - Earth, Mountain

18. Enkai - Deep Sea

19. Endo - Roadside

20. Enmei - Bright Circle, Life Sustaining

21. Enyo - Open Sea, High Sea

22. Genkei - To be Honoured

23. Giichi - Justice

24. Goro - Enlightened Son

25. Hachi - Bee, Flowerpot

26. Haruto - Light, Sun

27. Hibiki - Sound

28. Hinata - Sunflower, Towards the sun

29. Hiroto - Big

30. Hiroshi - Generous

31. Hotaro - Firefly

32. Ichiro - First born, One son

33. Isamu -Brave

34. Issei - Clear, Star, One

35. Itsuki - Tree

36. Izuku - Long Cherished

37. Japan - Sunrise, Origin of Sun

38. Jin - Compassionate, Gold

39. Jomei - Imperial, Spreads Light

40. Jotaro - Accepting

41. Junichiro -Simple, Clean, Pure

42. Junpei - Peaceful, Even, Pure

43. Kaito - Ocean, Soaring

44. Keisuke - Save

45. Kenji - Strong, Healthy, Sharp

46. Kenta - Healthy

47. Kenzo - Strong, Humble, Healthy, Wise

48. Koki - Hapiness, Radiance

49. Kota - Hapiness

50. Machi - Pure, Wisdom, City

51. Mako - Sincerity

52. Masahi - Ambition

53. Masahiro - Broad Minded, Fair

54. Meiko - Pure Child

55. Mori - Forest

56. Mugen - Infinite

57. Muska - Smile

58. Nabi - Beautiful, Apple Tree, Butterfly

59. Naoki - Honest, Tree

60. Nariko - Gentle Child

61. Niko - Victorious, People's Victory

62. Nobu - Faith

63. Noboro - Triumphant, Rise

64. Nen - Deep Hope

65. Neri - Love, Oath, Advice, Candle

66. Ohta - Large Rice Paddy 

67. Oshin - Beginning, Oak Tree, Sound

68. Osuke - Cherry Blossom, To help

69. Rai - King, Thunder, Trust

70. Rayden - Wise, Thunder, Ray of Light

71. Riku - Powerful, Mighty, King

72. Ryu - Prosperous, Dragon, Noble

73. Ryusei - Shooting Star, Meteorite

74. Sachi - Hapiness, Friendship, Strength, Power

75. Sanji - Praise, Character, Three

76. Shinji - True Ruler, Real Boss

77. Shinya - Real, True, Genuine

78. Sho - Soar, Fly, Prize

79. Sota - Big, Great, Sudden

80. Sou - Bright, Sincere, Adore

81. Suzu - Star, Long lived

82. Taiga - Big, Self

83. Tomi - Beautiful, Abundance, Capital

84. Touma - Top of Mountain

85. Tsukasa - Boss, Director

86. Yahiko - Forever Prince

87. Yuto - Permanance, Excellance, Superior, Fly

88. Yugo - Kind, Enlightened, Gentle

89. Zenji - Zen Master, Good

90. Zoro - Aurora, Red Water