Japanese Girls Names

Tora is the female version of Tor or Thor, the name of the Norse god of thunder. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn chose it for her daughter.

Fragrant floral Japanese name.

Medieval name that still hasn't crossed the ocean, known here primarily via actress/teacher Uta Hagen.

An appealing, usable Japanese choice, since there are so many familiar ori/ory-ending Western names.

Very popular girls' name in Japan not quite as easy to transport westward as the also-popular Rin.

An appealing Asian name with a nickname feel.

Perfect choice for a child born on a snowy day.

This Japanese name is easily accessible to English speakers, and has a cool archery meaning. It first made the US charts in 1960, and was given to under 47 girls in 2022: still rare, but more popular than it's ever been before.

An attractive, widely appealing, multicultural option. KPOP singer Yuna may be attracting some attention to her name.