Japanese Girl Names

Japanese girl names read like a nature diary — Hana is “flower”, Sakura “cherry blossom”, Yuki “snow”, Akari “light”. Most are two or three easy syllables that English speakers pronounce correctly on the first try, which makes them lovely cross-cultural picks. As with all Japanese names, meanings shift with the kanji chosen — the glosses below are the readings you’ll meet most often.

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