Japanese Girl Names: Meanings, Sounds and Kanji

Japanese girl names often capture a season, a flower, or a virtue in a single compact word. Hana means 'flower'. Sakura means 'cherry blossom'. Aiko means 'child of love'. This guide collects the most loved Japanese girl names with their meanings and pronunciation.

The most enduring Japanese girl names tend to centre on nature (Hana, Sakura, Yuki), light (Akari, Hikari) or affection (Aiko, Mei). They pair effortlessly with English surnames and sit well in multicultural families.