Japanese name ideas, with full readings

These 60 selected names are written with their complete kana readings. A Japanese name often puts the family name first. A kanji can have several readings; do not derive a person’s name by joining dictionary readings for individual characters. Try the Japanese name generator for three options, or explore the kanji guide.

The expression groups below are editorial guides, not fixed rules about who may use a name. The Chinese and Japanese sections use different naming data and pronunciation rules. You can visit the Chinese name hub to compare their approaches.