Mizuki's name in Japanese. Japanese names

Modern Japanese names can be compared to names in many other cultures around the world. All Japanese have last name and first name(no middle name), with the exception of the Japanese imperial family, whose members do not have a surname. Surname (family name) and given name (personal name) are a common practice in East and Southeast Asia, including Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai and some other cultures.

Names in Japan often created independently from existing signs, which is why the country has a huge number of unique names. Surnames are more traditional. There are significantly more first names in Japanese than surnames.

Male and female names differ due to their characteristic components and structure.

Before the start of the Meiji Restoration surnames Only aristocrats and samurai had them. The rest of the Japanese population used only personal names and nicknames. Women of aristocratic and samurai families also usually did not have surnames, since they did not have the right of inheritance.

Personal names of aristocrats and high-ranking samurai were formed from two kanji (hieroglyphs) of noble meaning.

Personal names of samurai servants and peasants often given according to the principle of numbering. The first son is Ichiro, the second is Jiro, the third is Saburo, the fourth is Shiro, the fifth is Goro, etc.

At the end of the names of girls from noble families the suffix “-hime” (princess) was added. It was used in relation to all noble girls.

For the names of samurai wives the suffix "-gozen" was used. They were often called simply by their husband's surname and rank.

Personal names of married women were practically used only by their close relatives.

For names of monks and nuns from the noble classes the suffix “-in” was used.

Most Japanese female names end in "-ko" ("child") or "-mi" ("beauty"). Girls are usually given names associated with everything beautiful, pleasant and feminine. Some modern girls do not like the ending “-ko” in their names and prefer to omit it. For example, a girl named "Yuriko" might call herself "Yuri".

After death, a Japanese gets something new, posthumous name(kaimyo), which is written on a special wooden tablet (ihai). This tablet is considered to be the embodiment of the spirit of the deceased and is used in funeral rites. Kaimyo and ihai are purchased from Buddhist monks - sometimes even before the person's death.

During the Meiji Restoration, all Japanese people were given surnames.

The most common Japanese surnames are:

Watanabe, Ito, Kato, Kobayashi, Kudo, Kuroki, Murakami, Nakamura, Saito, Sato, Sasaki, Suzuki, Takahashi, Tanaka, Oonishi, Higa, Yamaguchi, Yamamoto.

Japanese female names

Azumi– safe place to live

Azemi– thistle flower

Ay- Love

Aki– autumn, bright

Akiko– autumn child or smart child

Akira– bright, clear, dawn

Ameya– evening rain

Arisa- majestic

Asemi– morning beauty

And I– colorful, woven silk

Izumi- fountain

Yoko– ocean child, confident child

Yoshi– fragrant branch, good bay

Cam– turtle (symbol of long life)

Kay- respectful

Kiku– chrysanthemum

Kimi– abbreviation for names starting with "Kimi"

Kimiko– beautiful child, dear child, ruling child

Kin– gold

Kyoko- child of the capital

Koheku– amber

Kumiko– beautiful, long-lived

Miwa– beautiful harmony, three rings

Midori– green

Mizuki- beautiful moon

Miya– quiet

Mika– beautiful aroma

Miki– beautiful tree, three trees

Miko– beautiful child, blessing

Minori– beautiful harbor

Mineco- beautiful child

Miho– beautiful bay

Michi– trail

Michiko- the child is on the right track

Mommo- peach

Momo– a hundred blessings, a hundred rivers

Momoko– baby peach

Moriko- forest child

May– dance

Meiko– child’s dance

Maine– true

Mariko- the real reason

Masa– abbreviation for names starting with "Masa"

Naoki- tree

Naomi- beauty

Nobuko- devoted child

Nori– abbreviation for names starting with "Nori"

Noriko– child of principles

Neo– honest

Neoko- honest child

Ohara- pensive

Ran– water lily

Ray- polite

Ren– water lily

Rika– appreciated aroma

Rico– jasmine

Ryoko- good child

Ruri- emerald

Sake– cape

Sora- sky

Suzu- call

Secker– cherry blossom

Tomiko (Temiko)– rich

Tomoko- friendly, wise child

Toshi– emergency

Toshiko- priceless child

Thackera- treasure

Fuji– wisteria

Fumiko- a child who preserved beauty

Hideko- luxurious child

Hikaru- light, bright

Hiro– widespread

Hiroko- generous child

Hiromi- beauty

Hoshi– star

Hena– favorite, or flower

Chica– wisdom

Cho- butterfly

Shizuka– quiet

Chic– gentle deer

Eika– love song

Eiko- beloved child, child of love

Amy- the beauty of love

Amy- smile

Emiko- smiling child

Erie– lucky prize

Yuka– fragrant, friendly dawn

Yuki- snow

Yukiko– snow child

Yuko- useful child

Yumi– bow, useful beauty

Yumiko- a beautiful, useful child

Yuri– lily

Yuriko– little lily, dear child

Yasu- calm

Yasuko- honest child, peaceful child

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Japanese names, the meaning behind them and their origin are of interest to many lovers of the culture of the Land of the Rising Sun. Mysterious and mysterious Japan has always attracted foreigners with its charm and unforgettable traditions. Thanks to the unique genres of graphic novel and animation, which went beyond the borders of Japan, the mysterious world of this distant country was revealed to a wide audience. First of all, it is associated with samurai, delicate falling sakura petals and a centuries-old culture with a special Asian flavor that penetrates many areas of society.

Japanese names consist of a personal name and a surname, but there are no middle names in Japan. When meeting or mentioning someone, people first say the surname inherited from their father, and only then their personal name. And we may introduce ourselves this way, but it’s very unusual to hear Elizaveta Sorokin instead of Elizaveta Sorokina. One of the reasons for this difference can be called the direction of the letter. In Japan, for a long time they wrote in columns from right to left, which cast its shadow on the order of presentation.

In a densely populated country, parents try to give their child an unusual name that would distinguish its bearer from others. For this purpose, the use of rare hieroglyphs is used.

Such aspirations led to problems with documentation. One mistake led to a large number of problems and subsequent litigation.

In order to avoid confusion, since the middle of the last century, a list of permitted and acceptable characters in names has been in effect. Now there are more than two thousand of them in total, but not all hieroglyphs can be displayed correctly without additional programs on the device. In the digital age, this can make life difficult for the wearer. Before registration, the administration must notify parents of possible problems.

According to Japanese law, the following may be used:

• hieroglyphs of both syllabic alphabet;
• Latin transliteration;
• Kanji characters recommended for use;
• conventional signs and signs of Japanese writing.

No one limits the number of hieroglyphs in a personal and family name. If desired, they can consist of four, ten or fifteen. This happens quite rarely.

Typically, the Japanese have short names of one or two characters, written in one of two traditional alphabets.

A significant part of the Japanese population received generic names only in the second half of the nineteenth century. Then the reign of Emperor Mutsuhito began. People were given the right to choose their own surname.

Peasants who did not have a broad imagination often used the names of the area in which they were born.

To obtain a surname, they also resorted to fortune telling or asked advice in temples. There have been cases where residents of an entire village became namesakes. Having analyzed existing surnames, we came to the conclusion that only a quarter of family names do not refer to the names of geographical objects.

For example, the most common surnames are:

Separately, it is worth highlighting the surnames of Japanese monarchs. They are missing. The emperor and the few members of his family do not have them. Exceptions to this rule are made in extremely rare cases. Most often, due to the marriage of princes with commoners, there is a loss of the opportunity to inherit the imperial title and the status of a member of the imperial family. Widows of princes and princesses have the right to receive a surname, also losing the above-mentioned status. If a person joins the emperor's family, he loses his previous surname. This also happened with the wife of the reigning Emperor Akihimoto, Michiko. This marriage was significant in that the heir to the throne took a commoner as his wife, and not a girl from an aristocratic family, and did not lose his title. He later took the throne after his father's death.

Japan has long been a patriarchal country. From birth, a woman is destined for the role of keeper of the hearth and mother of children. Girls were instilled with the same benefactors as their peers from other medieval countries. It was a joy for the parents to see a beautiful and happy child in front of them. Japanese girl names and their meanings reflect this in full force.

Japanese female names often have hieroglyphs with similar translations. We can see among them those that denote love, tenderness, truth, beauty, tolerance, obedience and others. The wishes were supposed to go to the betrothed girl. These concepts are light and feminine.

The suffix “ko”, also often found among Japanese women, is translated as child or child. The name of the previously mentioned Empress Michiko can be translated as "beautiful child", which is worthy of the wife of the ruler of this country. But modern girls, when communicating informally, can completely omit this suffix. They introduce themselves instead as Yuko, "gentle child", as Yu - "tenderness", and Fujiko - "wisteria child", as Fuji, which translated means "wisteria".

Beautiful and memorable Japanese names are often translated as plant names. It's hard to find a person you wouldn't call Sakura. Given one of the spellings, we can say that these girls are named after the beautiful Japanese cherry tree. Its flowering in spring, hanami, becomes one of the most important events of the year and is accompanied by picnics. This is often the name given to characters in computer games, anime and manga.

In addition to cherry, a girl can get her name from willow, peach, chrysanthemum and other plants that charm with their grace or beauty.

Yuri will owe a beautiful lily, Momoko - light pink peach flowers, and Ren - a water lily located in a pond.

Despite the variety of female names in Japan and the desire of parents to somehow distinguish their child, among them the 10 most popular can be noted:

1. Himari – 陽葵 – sunrise.
2. Hina – 陽菜 – reward.
3. Yua – 結愛 – love.
4. Sakura – 咲良 – abundant flowering.
5. Sakura – 桜 – cherry tree.
6. Yuna – 結菜 – graceful.
7. Rin – 凛 – cold.
8. Aoi – 葵 – mallow, geranium.
9. Yui – 結衣 – tying a kimono.
10. Rin – 凜 – stern.

Hieroglyphs with the meanings of animals or numbers are now rarely used. They are considered outdated. But there are exceptions to every rule. For example, Chinatsu, in one of his writings, is literally translated as “a thousand years.” It cannot be called unpopular or forgotten. Great examples would be Chinatsu Nakayama, a Japanese writer and former actress, or Chinatu Akasaki, known as an anime and video game voice actress.

Suffixes are used as an indicator for a female personal name. In addition to the previously described “ko”, it can be “mi”, translated as “beauty”, “e” - bay, or hieroglyphs meaning flower, fabric or era.

Boys in Japan from any class were expected to play the role of protector and breadwinner of the family. Both noble gentlemen and samurai, and farmers raised their successors. This affected the names, or, more precisely, their meanings, for young men.

Popular short Japanese male names. They are wishes for the future man. They want to see him as a protector, successful, great, healthy and perfect. The neighborhood may write hieroglyphs that translate as “son,” “warrior,” or “hero.”

Historically, sons were named after their order of birth.

Especially nowadays, names given initially to first-born children are common. They could be formed in two ways. They could be written in hieroglyphs, translated as a numeral and the word “son” or the word “firstborn”. Another method was to attach the suffix “chi” to the father’s name or a qualitative adjective. It means "first son". For example, a guy might be named Daichi. Translated, it means “great first son.”

Every year in Japan, a list of the most popular names for boys is compiled. Unlike women's, men's ratings have not changed much in recent years, but only their positions in it have changed. There are 10 most used names:

Male names also have components that indicate the gender of their bearer. The suffix "o" denotes "masculinity" or "man". "Ro", depending on the hieroglyph, means "clarity" or "son". There are also “ki” - tree, “hiko” - prince or “suke” - assistant.

Borrowed names

In recent years, Japanese culture has been making its way to other countries by leaps and bounds. Not everyone is privy to the subtleties, but many have superficial knowledge. Nowadays it is difficult to surprise a person with words like “anime”, “manga” and the like. A similar phenomenon has its mirror image in the Land of the Rising Sun.

The Japanese are attracted to Western countries: their mentality, habits, and values. Borrowed names from other languages ​​are becoming popular.

Due to phonetics, minor changes in pronunciation may occur. But, knowing the patterns, determining the original source is not difficult.

• Anna – 杏奈;
• Maria – マリア;
• Maria – まりや;
• Emiri – エミリー – Emily;
• Arisu - アリス - Alice.

“Exotic” names are transformed for certain reasons. The Japanese language does not have an "l" sound. In foreign words it is replaced with “r”, like Arisu or Emiri. In the case of borrowing, the ending of the name will not indicate who it is intended for.

Not all Asian languages ​​borrow with the same pronunciation. Chinese is characterized by translating the meaning of a name and then writing it in hieroglyphs, rather than selecting characters according to pronunciation. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.

In Japan, as in Russia, it is easy to meet a person with a name suitable for both a girl and a boy. These names include wishes that are appropriate for any person. They can be translated as "sincerity", "obedience" or "generosity". Among them there may be names of precious stones or precious metals.

• Akira – 明 – bright, bright;
• Aoi – 葵 – mallow;
• Kin – 钦 – gold;
• Kohaku – 琥珀 – amber, amber;
• Makoto – 诚 – truth;
• Masumi – 真澄 – clarity;
• Michi – 道 – road;
• Nao – 尚 – noble, noble;
• Haru – 春 – spring;
• Hiroshi – 浩 – prosperity.

Many languages ​​have unisex names. The Land of the Rising Sun is no exception.

Unisex names are becoming more popular every year. Many girls prefer not to give their full names ending in “ko” due to the “old-fashioned” nature of the name, and expectant parents see a similar trend. Therefore, they try to choose fashionable or neutral options in this matter.

Despite the desire of the Japanese to preserve their traditions from intervention and their careful attitude to the experience of their ancestors, over time, part of what was previously created becomes history. Crafts and old motifs become obsolete and cease to exist. A similar analogy can be made with people's names. They can either simply lose their popularity for a while or completely go out of use, leaving behind a small trace.

Fashion trends can be tracked through various popularity ratings, the number of which does not decrease from year to year.

Among them there are ratings that are calculated by the number of babies named during this period or by the total number of its carriers. In addition to spelling, in the tops you can track popular pronunciations that do not depend on the recording and the chosen alphabet. The latter are less popular. Choice of pronunciation may remain on the conscience of the parents. This provides greater freedom for creativity than the two and a half thousand characters allowed for use by the government. When choosing a name for the future baby, the Japanese carefully study the tops and focus on them before making the final decision.

Shortening your name when meeting someone does not change a person’s passport details. He will even bear the full form of his name against his will. At this stage it is simply unfashionable. It’s another matter when one or a whole group of names goes out of circulation.

Rare Japanese names translated mean animals. These days there are few such names left.

The famous warrior in a sailor suit from the manga of the same name is familiar to many. An interesting play is visible in the translation: Usagi Tsukino's signature hairstyle resembles the large ears of the rabbit that gave her her name. This example is only an exception to the general rule.

Unlike men's names, women's names rarely use numerals. The exceptions are "first", "seven" and "thousand". The tradition of naming girls in the order of their birth originated in aristocratic families, however, over time it faded away.

Many personal names in Japanese are like music, so smoothly and melodiously they flow into each other and fit into the general speech. It is problematic to find “clumsy” or discordant ones among them. They have their own charm that is difficult to convey in words.

Unusual Japanese names are captivating due to their melody and deep meaning that can be encrypted in them. It is difficult to choose the most beautiful and used names.

Check out the Japanese names starting with m in this list. It can be noted that Mamoka is the female version of Mamoru. It is curious that in the Russian language there is a similar pair among names. If you do not take into account the same shortened form, Alexander and Alexandra are variations of the same name for different genders. Alexander and Mamoru have the same translation, which allows us to say that they are analogues of each other in different languages.

It is difficult to find a parent who, in anticipation of the birth of a long-awaited baby, would not look for something special or unique among the most intricate and original names. It should be suitable for his baby. This is a very difficult choice that can affect a person’s future fate. The burden of responsibility for making this decision falls on the shoulders of both parents of the baby.

And not surprising, because in Japan it is very difficult to change your name. Changing the surname upon marriage is possible for both the husband and his wife’s surname, and vice versa. In more than 90% of cases, it is the woman who changes her last name. But with a name it is much more difficult. In very rare cases, the court allows taking a new one if the previous one was extremely dissonant or similar in pronunciation to bad concepts. But what plays a role here is not the subjective perception of the name, but the general impression of it.

Dissatisfied with their parents' imagination, people cannot change their name, but they have found another solution to this problem. In Japan, nicknames are common and are included in the main presentation, sometimes omitting the personal name. Naturally, nicknames do not have legal force, but this is the only compromise in this situation.

Any name carries a message and a semantic load, which should never be forgotten, especially when dealing with beautiful and rare foreign names. Japanese ones are very euphonious and melodic, their history goes back many centuries, and their popularity will not decrease soon.

By choosing a suitable name, you can provide a decent and wonderful life for a person. The Japanese believe this and carefully choose it with all trepidation. They put all their heartfelt wishes and hopes for a bright future in it.

Do you know Japanese names and their meanings? What names are popular in Japan today? We will answer these and other questions in the article. Japanese names these days typically include a family name (family name) followed by a personal name. This practice is common in East and Southeast Asia, including Korean, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese and other cultures.

Name comparison

• Akayo is a smart man;
• Aki - bright, autumn;
• Akio is a charmer;
• Akira - clear, brilliant;
• Akihiko is a colorful prince;
• Akihiro - spectacular, scientist, smart;
• Aretha is the newest;
• Goro is the fifth son;
• Jero is the tenth son;
• June - obedient;
• Daysuke is a great helper;
• Izamu - daring, warrior;
• Izao - merit, honor;
• Iori - addiction;
• Yoshieki - true glory, spectacular success;
• Ichiro is the first heir;
• Kayoshi - calm;
• Ken is healthy and strong;
• Kero - ninth son;
• Kichiro is a lucky son;
• Katsu - triumph;
• Makoto - true;
• Mitseru - full;
• Memoru is a protector;
• Naoki is an honest tree;
• Nobu - faith;
• Norayo is a man of principles;
• Ozemu - autocrat;
• Rio is magnificent;
• Raiden - thunder and lightning;
• Ryuu - dragon;
• Seiji - warning, second (son);
• Suzumu - progressive;
• Takayuki - noble, filial happiness;
• Teruo is a bright person;
• Toshi - emergency;
• Temotsu - protective, complete;
• Tetsuo - dragon man;
• Tetsuya is the dragon they transform into (and have his durability and wisdom);
• Fumayo is an academic, literary child;
• Hideo is a luxurious person;
• Hizoka - preserved;
• Hiroki - rich fun, strength;
• Hechiro is the eighth son;
• Shin - true;
• Shoichi - correct;
• Yukayo is a happy person;
• Yuki - grace, snow;
• Yudei is a great hero;
• Yasuhiro - rich honesty;
• Yasushi - honest, peaceful.

Beautiful names for Japanese men are usually divided into two types: single-component and multi-component. Names with one element include a verb, as a result of which the name has an ending - y, for example, Mamoru (protector). Or an adjective ending in -si, for example, Hiroshi (spacious).

Sometimes you can find names with one sign that have an onic reading. Names made up of a pair of hieroglyphs usually indicate masculinity. For example: son, warrior, man, husband, courageous and so on. Each of these indicators has its own ending.

The structure of such names usually contains a hieroglyph, which reveals how to read the name. There are also names consisting of three elements. In this episode the indicator will be two-link. For example, “eldest son”, “younger son” and so on. It is rare to meet a person with a three-part name and a one-part indicator. It is rare to find names that contain four components written in Japanese alphabet rather than in hieroglyphs.

Name Shizuka

The Japanese name meaning "dragon" is loved by both locals and foreigners. What does the name Shizuka represent? Interpretation of this name: quiet. The meanings of the letters in this name are as follows:

• Ш - developed intuition, impulsiveness, ambition, hard work, independence.
• And - intelligence, emotionality, kindness, pessimism, uncertainty, creative inclinations.
• Z - independence, developed intuition, intelligence, hard work, pessimism, secrecy.
• U - kindness, developed intuition, sincerity, creative inclinations, spirituality, optimism.
• K - developed intuition, ambition, impulsiveness, practicality, kindness, sincerity.
• A - selfishness, activity, creative inclinations, impulsiveness, ambition, sincerity.

The number of the name Shizuka is 7. It hides the ability to direct abilities into the world of philosophy or art, into religious activity, and the field of science. But the results of the activities of people with this name largely depend on a deep analysis of victories that have already been achieved and on true planning for their own future. By getting to know other people, they often develop into leaders and teachers of the highest caliber. But if they are engaged in commercial or financial affairs, then here they themselves will need someone’s help.

The planet named after Shizuka is Mercury, the element is cold dry air, the zodiac sign is Virgo and Gemini. The color of this name is changeable, variegated, mixed, day is Wednesday, metals - bismuth, mercury, semiconductors, minerals - agate, emerald, topaz, porphyry, rock crystal, glass, sardonyx, plants - parsley, basil, celery, walnut tree, valerian , animals - weasel, monkey, fox, parrot, stork, thrush, nightingale, ibis, lark, flying fish.

Japanese female names, unlike male ones, are read quite simply and have a clear meaning. They have interesting traditions and unforgettable translation. Female names they amaze with their sound, and one can only guess what is hidden behind it. But we suggest not to guess, but to find out what Japanese female names actually mean. It will be interesting! Do you have any doubts? Read on and check for yourself!

Female Japanese names

Japanese girl names are very easy to read and easily translated. The translation from Japanese is excellent, as always. The meaning of the name gives its owner something sublime and beautiful. You can see this for yourself, in front of you list of female Japanese names.

Name	Meaning
A zoomi	safe place to live
Ai	indigo or love
Ayano	silk colors
Aika	love song
Akemi	bright beauty
Aimi	beauty of love
Asuka	aroma
Atsuko	kind child
Ameya	evening rain
Ayame	iris flower
Akane	brilliant
Akane	brilliant red
Ayame	patterned girl
Arizu	noble look
B unko	educated child
D Janco	pure child
June	obedient
AND zoomi	fountain
Yoko	ocean child
Yoshi	fragrant branch
Yoshiko	noble child

Japanese female names are most often read by kun, so there are no difficulties with reading. And they have a simpler structure than male names. There are exceptions when female names are written exclusively in katakana or hiragana, and sometimes names can be read using onic reading. But these are just exceptions to the rule. If you also want to see Japanese male names, click on the link!

Name	Meaning
TO ame	turtle (means long life)
Kamiko	perfect child
Kyoko	child of the capital
Kaoru	aroma
Kotoon	harp sound
Katsumi	conquering beauty
Kumiko	long lasting child
Kyoko	child of the city
Koheku	amber
Coe	world
Kiku	chrysanthemum
M Ari	beloved woman
Mai	dance
Miwa	beautiful harmony
Makoto	correct and true
Miko	beautiful baby blessings
Mizuki	beautiful moon
Masami	elegant beauty
Minori	lovely harbor
Michiko	baby you're on the right track
Madoka	circle of flowers
Momo	peach
Mamoko	baby peach
Meyumi	true absorbing beauty
Meiko	child dance

Depending on the main component, Japanese female names can be divided into several groups. Yes, it could be main component of abstract meaning. For example, “love” (ai), “mind” (ti), “beauty” (mi). Often such components indicate the desire to possess the necessary qualities in the future. The second type is animal or plant components. Thus, animal components are now practically not consumed; they are considered old-fashioned, but previously this characterized the desired health. Components of the plant world are popular today and are quite common among female Japanese names. For example, momo (peach), hana (flower) and so on.

Name	Meaning
N Atsuko	summer child
Naoki	fair punishment
Natsumi	summer beauty
Nobuko	devoted child
R en	water lily
Ray	bell, spirit, polite woman
Rika	aroma that was appreciated
Rieux	valuable blessing
Ren	water lily
Rico	jasmine baby
WITH ake	cape
Sumiko	thinking child
Secker	Japanese heyday
Sekiko	blooming child
Sengo	coral
T omiko	child who keeps clean
Thacker	treasure
Tomoko	wise child, friendly
Teruko	bright child
U zedzhi	rabbit
Umeko	child of a blossoming plum

There are names with numerals. For example, thousand (ti). There are also names that mean seasons or natural phenomena. For example, yuki (snow), natsu (summer).

Name	Meaning
F umiko	child keeping beauty
Hideko	luxury child
Haruka	distance
Hikari	shining
Hotaru	Firefly
Hitomi	name for a girl with very beautiful eyes
Harumi	spring beauty
Hoshi	star
Haruki	spring tree
Chi	thousand blessings
Chiasa	a thousand wildflowers
Chiyoko	child of a thousand generations
Chow	butterfly
Chiharu	one thousand springs
Sh Ijeko	abundant child
Shizuka	quiet girl
Shinju	pearl
Chic	gentle deer

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Japanese female names

Even in ancient times, the meanings of Japanese female names were determined. All female Japanese names, in most cases, are easy to read in kun, and they also sound clearly in pronunciation and have a clear meaning. Girls of noble blood acquired the “hime” component in their name, in other words “princess”.

But there were a huge number of aristocratic girls, but there were very few real princesses. Therefore, the word “hime” became a little larger and also meant the presence of blue blood. It also happened that those with blue blood became a nun, so the particle “in” was automatically added to her name. This also applied to the male half of humanity.
But the “gozen” component was added to those women who were wives of samurai. But in everyday life, a name with such a component was practically not used. Most often, a samurai's wife was called by his rank or surname.
Most Japanese girl names end in "mi" - beauty or "ko" - child. For example, Minami, Yoshiko, Yuko, Yoko, Fujiko. But today, modern Japanese women are not satisfied with the soft and feminine words that are present in the name. And this is not at all surprising, because technological progress requires toughness from women, which is not present in soft, feminine and playful names. That is why women, especially if they are businesswomen, remove these parts so that their name sounds more concise. Thus, they create an image of modernity for themselves.

Meaning of Japanese female names.

Azumi – protects from danger;
Azemi - flower of the tartar, prickly burdock;
Ai – love;
Ayano - color of silk fabric;
Akemi is a radiant, sparkling beauty;
Aki – extraordinary, brilliant, flashy;
Akiko is a wise, sensible girl;
Akira - clear and bright sunrise;
Akane (old Japanese) – shining, scarlet;
Amaterezu - shining in the sky;
Ameya - evening rain;
Aoi – the color of a clear sky;
Arizu - highly moral, generous, noble;
Asuka - pleasant smell, fragrance;
Asemi – beauty that occurs in the morning;
Atsuko – hard-working, heated, hot;
Aya is a colorful, bright, expressive color of silk material;
Ayaka – pleasant-smelling summer, characteristic flower;
Ayako is a theoretical kid;
Ayam – the shell of the rainbow;
Banquo is a well-read and educated child;
Janko is a pure, chaste, innocent baby;
June – submissive;
Zhina – shiny gray color;
Izumi - fountain;
Izenemi – a calling, alluring woman;
Yoko is an unbending, persistent, sea woman;
Yoshi - a pleasant-smelling twig, a beautiful estuary;
Yoshiko – fragrant, fragrant, highly moral, interesting;
Yoshshi - pretty;
Kam – to live for a long time;
Kayao – growing generation, charming;
Keiko is a prosperous, contented child, polite;
Kay is a polite girl;
Kyoko is a neat and tidy baby;
Kiku – chrysanthemum;
Kimi is a shortening of long names that begin with “Kimi...”;
Kimiko is a historically beautiful baby, a precious, beloved, sweet child;
Kin - golden girl;
Kyoko – baby of the Motherland;
Kotoun is the sound from a multi-stringed plucked harp instrument;
Koheku – lemon, honey, orange;
Kumiko is a long-lived baby;
Kaed – maple;
Kezu - prosperous, happy, joyful, branch, euphonious;
Kezuko is a child full of harmony;
Kazumi is a harmonious beauty;
Cameo is a long-liver;
Kemeko - turtle - long-living woman;
Keori – pleasant smell;
Keoru – good-smelling;
Katsumi is a stunning beauty;
Marie - beloved girl;
Megumi – worthy, blessed;
Miwa – harmonious, beautiful;
Midori – green;
Mizuki is a beautiful moon;
Mizeki is a beautiful flower;
Miyoko is a third generation child, a beautiful baby;
Mika – fragrant, beautiful;
Miki - three beautiful trees standing next to each other;
Miko is a prosperous child;
Minori is a lovely village and harbour;
Mineko - treasure;
Mitsuko is a chubby child who was born into a blessed family;
Miho is a beautiful bay;
Michi - path, path;
Michiko - walking the right path, a thousand times more beautiful than the other children;
Miyuki – happy, beautiful;
Miyako – the March baby will be very beautiful;
Mommo – peach;
Momo - many rivers and blessings;
Momoko - baby peach;
Moriko – child of the forest;
Madoka is a peaceful, serene, motionless maiden;
Mezumi - crowned with beauty, true innocence, virginity;
Maseko is a controlled and obedient child;
Mazami is a graceful, beautiful woman;
May – dancing;
Meiko – dancing child;
Meyumi – truly beautiful, submissive;
Mackie – genuine, unadulterated report;
Mena - correct, faithful, undoubted;
Menami - beautiful love;
Mariko is the right child;
Mesa is an abbreviation of long names that begin with “Masa...”;
Nana is the seventh;
Naoki - sincere, faithful, direct;
Naomi – beautiful;
Nobuko is a faithful baby;
Nori is a shortened name for a long name.
Noriko is the child of a postulate, a doctrine;
Neo – sincere, faithful, worthy;
Neoko – direct, fair;
Natsuko – child of summer;
Natsumi - the beauty of summer;
Ran – water lily;
Reiko – kind, respectful, beautiful;
Rey is a well-mannered girl;
Ren – egg capsule;
Rika is a fragrant, peculiar smell;
Rico - baby jasmine;
Ryoko is a kind, pretty, handsome baby;
Sake – peninsula, ledge;
Setsuko is a modest, simple, unpretentious woman;
Sora – heavenly;
Suzu – ringing;
Suzumu – developing, moving forward;
Suzyum - sparrow;
Sumiko – innocent, virginal, bright, understandable, obvious;
Sayeri - a small yellow water lily;
Sekera - cherry sunrise;
Sekiko is an early, blooming baby;
Sengo - skeleton of sea animals;
Sechiko – pleasing others;
Teruko is a light-colored child;
Tomiko – who has preserved her beauty;
Tomoko – friendly, friendly, wise;
Toshi – emergency;
Toshiko is a valuable and long-awaited child;
Tsukiko – child of the moon;
Tekeko – highly moral, aristocratic, noble;
Tekera – jewel, treasure;
Tamiko – abundant, generous;
Uzeji – rabbit;
Umeko – plum blossom;
Ume-elv – plum flowers;
Fuji is a tree-like climbing subtropical plant;
Fumiko – who has preserved her beauty;
Hideko – chic, magnificent;
Hizeko – living for a long time;
Hikeri – radiant, brilliant;
Hikeru – outstanding, extraordinary, bright;
Hiro – frequently encountered;
Hiroko – abundant, generous, rich;
Hiromi – with beautiful appearance;
Hitomi - this name is given to those girls who have beautiful eyes;
Hoteru – lightning bug, firefly;
Hoshi – celestial star;
Hena is a favorite;
Heneko is a quitter;
Haruka - far away;
Heruki – spring tree;
Haruko is a spring child;
Harumi is a wonderful spring time;
Chi – complex, intricate, blessed;
Chiyo - many generations;
Chiyoko is a child of many generations;
Chika - folk wisdom;
Chico – blessed, intricate;
Chikeko – child of wisdom;
Chinatsu - one is 1000 years old;
Chiharu - 1000 springs in a row;
Chiesa – morning child;
Cho – butterfly;
Shayori – accompanying mark;
Shig is the short name for women whose names begin with “Shij...”;
Shijeko – numerous, rich, generous;
Shizuka – modest, silent, quiet, calm, unhurried;
Shizuko - pacify the baby;
Shika is an affectionate fawn;
Shinju is a pearl;
Eiko – magnificent, chic, durable;
Eika - a song about love;
Eiko is a child born of love;
Aimee - beautiful youth;
Eyumi – promenade, movement;
Amy - joyful expression;
Emiko is a child who smiles;
Eri – satisfied;
Etsuko – joy;
Yuka is a sweet-smelling, friendly child;
Yuki – snow happiness;
Yukiko is a joyful, contented, snowy child;
Yuko – suitable, beneficial; excellent;
Yumi – friendly, helpful;
Yumiko - beautiful, suitable, necessary;
Yuri – yellow water lily;
Yuriko is a baby egg, a priceless baby;
Yayoi – spring;
Yasu - peaceful, calm, reserved, quiet, humble;
Yasuko - sincere, fair, worthy;

Japanese female names are divided into several types, it all depends on which component name. There are names that denote abstract meaning. In Japanese female names, the components most often used are “ma” - “truth”, “ai” - “love”, “yu” - “affection, sentimentality”, “ti” - “smart”, “an” - “order, serenity” ", "mi" - "magnificence". Owners of such names want to have such qualities in the future; this can be achieved thanks to precisely such components. Even less common Japanese female names with plant or animal components. In the past, it was very common for girls to be given a name with an animal component associated with a four-legged animal, for example, fawn, tiger, lion. Such names brought health to its owner. Today, in the modern world, they are not called by such names, because they have already gone out of fashion, which is why they began to use other names. The exception is the “crane” component. Today, names with plant meanings are popular in Japan. For example, hana – “flower”, take – “bamboo”, ine – “risk”, yanagi – “willow”, kiku – “chrysanthemum”, momo – “peach”, etc.

Japanese female names have quite a few different origins. Some of the names were borrowed from other countries. This is why you can meet women in Japan who have foreign names. For example: Scandinavian (Bianca, Donna, Mia...), Aramaic (Bartholomew, Martha, Thomas...), Muslim (Amber, Ali, Mohammed...), French (Alison, Bruce, Olivia...), English (Brian, Dylan, Kermit, Tara...), Persian (Esther, Jasmine, Roxanne...), Latin (Cordelia, Diana, Patrick, Victoria...), Greek (Angel, Christopher, George, Selina...), Italian (Brenda, Dustin, Eric...), Hebrew ( Adam, David, John, Michelle...), German (Charles, Leonard, Richard, William...), Spanish (Dolores, Linda, Rio...), Slavic (Boris, Nadia, Vera...), Indian (Beryl, Opal, Uma... ) and others.

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