Japanese names, with the meaning made plain
This Japanese name generator gives you real given names, each shown three ways: the romanised name, the kanji it’s written with, and what that kanji actually means in English. Hana is written 花 and means ‘flower’; Haruki is 春樹, ‘spring tree’; Yuki is 雪, ‘snow’. That meaning is the point — it’s the difference between a name you picked and a name you understand. Whether you’re naming a character, looking for a name in Japanese with a meaning you like, or simply curious, you’ll get the name and its sense together. One honest note: many Japanese names can be written with different kanji, each shifting the meaning, so treat each result as one authentic reading rather than the only one. Choose a gender or leave it on Any, pick how many, and conjure.
How to use it
- Choose a gender, or leave it on Any.
- Pick how many names you want.
- Press Conjure Names to see each name with its kanji and meaning.
- Tap Copy to keep one, or Copy all for the list.
Frequently asked questions
- Are these real Japanese names?
- Yes. Each is a genuine Japanese given name, shown with kanji it is commonly written with and the meaning of that writing.
- Why can the same name mean different things?
- Japanese names are written in kanji, and many names can be spelled with different characters — each choice can carry a different meaning. We show one authentic reading per name.
- Can I use a generated name for a character?
- Yes. The names are real and free for you to use in stories, games, and creative work.
- How do I read the kanji shown?
- The romanised spelling tells you how the name sounds; the characters in brackets are the kanji; the line beneath is the English meaning.