Asian names I like a lot

  1. Aiko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "beloved child"
    • Description:

      Aiko is a very common Japanese name with a lovely meaning that is rarely heard outside the Asian community.
  2. Ami
    • Origin:

      Japanese, Sanskrit, or variation of Amy
    • Meaning:

      "second beauty; second ocean; second truth; nectar; beloved"
    • Description:

      A multicultural unisex choice that peaked for girls at the same time as Amy. Ami is also the French word for "friend."
  3. Aya
    • Origin:

      Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "colorful, bird, sign"
    • Description:

      Aya, barely more than a breath, is an international favorite, with origins in several languages and cultures. Popular throughout Europe, It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2012.
  4. Akira
    • Akito
      • Haku
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "white; chief; soul"
        • Description:

          Notably used for characters in Spirited Away and Naruto.
      • Hinata
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "sunflower; facing the sun"
        • Description:

          Hinata is a unisex Japanese name and surname but is primarily seen as a given name among women. It has many possible meanings, most of which have something to do with the sun.
      • Haru
        • Ichiro
          • Kakashi
            • Kaori
              • Kazehaya
                • Killua
                  • Lin
                    • Linh
                      • Mai
                        • Origin:

                          Japanese
                        • Meaning:

                          "coyote"
                        • Description:

                          Cross-cultural winner.
                      • Midori
                        • Origin:

                          Japanese
                        • Meaning:

                          "green"
                        • Description:

                          In Japan, color names symbolize human qualities (in this case, fame); name of gifted violist Midori, but also a Japanese melon liqueur.
                      • Minako
                        • Nori
                          • Rei
                            • Origin:

                              Japanese
                            • Meaning:

                              "bell or beautiful"
                            • Description:

                              A sweet and simple Japanese name with several possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.