Here are some Japanese dog names and their meaning.
JAPANESE DOG NAMES – Getting a dog is both fun and exciting and one of the first things to do is give them a name and here are some ideas.
There are several reasons why you’re here looking for a Japanese name for your dog. It could be because you have Japanese heritage, a Japanese dog breed, or an anime fan. But no matter what the reason is, you have come to the right page as we have a lot of anything Japanese name ideas for your little companion who will surely fill a big space in your heart.
We also have other dog names with meanings that are significant and some other inspirations like cute food names for your dog. But here are some Japanese-inspired ones.
| POPULAR JAPANESE NAMES | COOL JAPANESE NAMES | CUTE JAPANESE NAMES |
| Yuki (good fortune) Tadeo (loyal) Pochi (the Japanese equivalent of ‘Spot’) Adzuki (red bean) Runa (luna) Taro (eldest son or boy) Maron (somewhat related to the French word for chestnut) Crea (a shortened version of create) Kenzo (wise one) Choco (inspired by the English word chocolate) Maru (round) Sakura (cherry blossoms) | Yoshi (good luck, good, righteous) Akira (intelligent) Jazu (jazz music) Kiseki (miracle) Ikigai (reason for being) Arata (new and fresh) Daiki (born for the great glory) Itsuki (independence) Hideaki (bright and shining) Zūmu (zoom) Karafuru (colorful) Kei (style) Fuji (unique) | Kirei (pretty) Ai (love) Bigaku (a love for beautiful things) Ko (child) Chibi (small child) Akachan (baby) Koro (roly-poly) Chiisai (small) Chīsana (pocket-size) Aoi (the color blue) Pinku (the color pink) Kichōna (precious) Shuga (sugar) |
INSPIRED BY THE NATURAL WORLD:
- Hoshi (star)
- Umi (sea or ocean)
- Bonsai (the bonsai tree)
- Nami (wave)
- Rina (jasmine)
- Mori (forest)
- Amaya (night rain)
- Taiyo (sun)
- Tsuki (moon)
- Cho or Chou (butterfly or butterflies)
- Yuki (snow)
- Kumo (cloud)
- Nori (seaweed)
- Uchuu (the cosmos)
- Taki (waterfall)
- Kuuki (air)
- Daichi (from the earth)
- Kingyo (goldfish)
- Aki (autumn)
- Chisai tori (little bird)
- Asami (morning beauty)
- Sora (sky)
| MALE JAPANESE NAMES | FEMALE JAPANESE NAMES |
| Kimi (noble) Akio (hero) Katoro (small boy) Toshiro (talented) Eiji (prosperity or peace) Benjiro (enjoys peace) Taeko (brave) Hiroshi (generous) Ichiro (first son) Kento (happiness) Shohei (respect) Tadaaki (faithful light) Yuuma (truthful, gentle) | Hana (flower) Yumi (beautiful) Shinju (pearl) Himari (light and love) Aika (love song) Bashira (joyful) Yuri (lily) Makoto (true) Danuja (a ruler) Haia (nimble) Kiyo (pure) Yamato (great harmony) Eiji (cheerful) |
INSPIRED BY FOODS
- Udon (a thick wheat flour noodle)
- Sushi (raw fish with rice)
- Sashimi (raw fish served without rice)
- Pōkupan (pork bun)
- Dango (sweet dumpling)
- Soba (a buckwheat noodle)
- Mochi (rice cake)
- Yuzu (citrus fruit)
- Kurumi (walnut)
- Matcha (green tea)
- Kit-Kat (yes, the candy bar!)
- Izakaya (pub or bar)
- Satsumaimo (sweet potato)
- Senbei (rice cracker)
- Momo (peach)
Meanwhile, if you are among the cluster of busy people in society but would really want a dog, there are several low maintenance dog breeds that are perfect for you!
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