400+ Japanese Dog Names

There are many in Japan, but for most Americans there's only one Yoko.

Short and feminine, Ria has a rhythmic flow.

Ichigo is a unisex — but primarily male — Japanese name. As a male name, it is typically written in kanji giving it the meaning "one guardian" (which can be interpreted to mean "best guardian"). As a female name, it references strawberries.

Commonly used Japanese name -- and not only for a second son.

Popular name in Japan in its own right, but also as a nickname for Miyako or Makiko.

Concise and cool, Kota is a name with multiple origins, making it a versatile choice that travels well.

Several artistic Hiroshis make this one of the more plausible Japanese imports.

A favorite in Near Eastern cultures, with a charming meaning.

Katana is a male name in Old Persian and a well-used word in Japanese, but as a girls' name is these days found more often as Kitana, the name of a princess in the video game Mortal Kombat II.

Similarity to the English name Jean could be a plus in a Japanese-American or Chinese-American family.

A smart and simple unisex Japanese name meaning "sky". It actually has a second nature meaning in Finnish, albeit a slightly less appealing one: "gravel".

Common form of Emma found in the Baltic and Slavic states.

As with all Japanese names, the meaning of Kin changes depending on which kanji are used.

A modern Japanese name meaning "future", borne by figure skater Mirai Nagasu. The name is technically unisex, but more often given to girls. Mirai is also a Shona female given name, meaning "wait".

Is it pronounced MEE-ah or MY-ah? Only the bearer knows for sure, which is one of the central problems with this hybrid name.

Symbolic name given to girls born on TuB'Shevat, the New Year of the Trees.

Rohan is an Indian name, but may also be a variation of the Irish surname Rowan, sometimes used for girls.

Popular Japanese name exemplified by the distinguished conductor Seiji Ozawa.

Upbeat name that cheers you as soon as you hear it. One famous bearer is Maori feminist Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia.