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Common Japanese First Names and Meanings
Japanese names often have beautiful meanings tied to nature or positive attributes. Here are some common Japanese first names:
For Girls:
- Akira – “Bright” or “Clear”
- Hana – “Flower”
- Yuki – “Snow”
- Emi – “Beautiful blessing”
- Sakura – “Cherry blossom”
For Boys:
- Hiroshi – “Generous”
- Kenji – “Intelligent second son”
- Takashi – “Noble”
- Yuki – “Snow” (unisex name)
- Ryu – “Dragon”
Japanese names can be written using different kanji characters, potentially altering their meaning.