Japanese Name Generator — find your perfect Japanese name
Looking for a Japanese name for your story, online persona, or character? This tool instantly creates authentic-style Japanese names that sound natural and culturally accurate — for both male and female names. Just pick a gender or generate randomly to explore endless possibilities.
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Japanese names are typically composed of a family name (surname) followed by a given name. Our generator combines genuine Japanese surnames and popular first names to create combinations that sound natural. Each name is randomly assembled from curated lists to ensure variety and authenticity.
Why Japanese names are special
Japanese names often carry a quiet beauty — a balance of sound, meaning, and cultural symbolism. Each name is written using kanji characters, and those characters can completely change the meaning of the name. For example, Haruka might mean “distant,” “spring,” or “fragrance” depending on how it’s written. That’s why this Japanese name generator tries to pair real-sounding family and given names that reflect this variety.
Whether you’re writing a story, building a game character, or just exploring Japanese culture, names can give your creation a sense of authenticity and personality. Try the random Japanese name generator option to see unexpected combinations and discover new favorites.
Popular Japanese names and meanings
| Gender | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Male | Haruto (陽翔) | “Sunlight” or “soar to the sky” — bright and hopeful |
| Male | Ren (蓮) | “Lotus” — symbol of purity and calm strength |
| Female | Sakura (桜) | “Cherry blossom” — short-lived beauty, renewal |
| Female | Yui (結衣) | “Bind together” or “connected by love” |
| Either | Aoi (葵) | “Hollyhock flower” — often used in both male and female names |
The names listed above are some of the most popular choices in Japan today. You can generate hundreds of similar male and female Japanese names with one click using this free tool. To explore more naming tools, visit our Name Generators section.