Akita Dog Names

Akando

A unique name without a specific defined meaning in popular contexts

Akemi

Bright beauty

Akkira

Bright and clear

Amaya

Night rain

Ando

A variant of the name 'Andrew', meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.

Asami

Morning beauty

Ayame

Japanese for iris flower

Badar

To rise or to ascend

Bear

A large, heavy mammal with thick fur and a very short tail

Bendo

A Japanese word meaning 'to bend' or 'to curve'

Bento

A single-portion take-out or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine

Daiki

Great nobility or grandeur

Ganta

A character from the anime series 'Gowther's Party'

Goku

The person that overcomes adversity

Haku

White

Hanzo

A swift and stealthy person

Haruki

Spring child

Hideki

Means 'shining' or 'radiant' in Japanese

Hikaru

Light or radiance

Hoshi

Star

Hotaka

A mountain peak in Japan, often associated with strength and stability

Ichigo

Strawberry in Japanese

Iki

Japanese for two

Iko

Means 'one' in Japanese and is often associated with unity and simplicity.

Inari

The name of a Japanese deity associated with rice, fertility, and agriculture.

Juri

Japanese for 'accurate' or 'to stand'

Kaz

A name of Japanese origin meaning 'peace' or 'harmony'.

Kazuki

Peaceful tree

Kento

Strong and healthy

Kenzo

Japanese for 'a strong and vigorous man'

Kiba

The name means 'fang' in Japanese

Kiro

A name of Japanese origin meaning 'shine' or 'light'

Kita

Japanese for 'north' or 'the northern direction'

Kitaro

A boy who brings good fortune

Koto

Japanese word for 'harp'

Kubo

Japanese word meaning 'corner' or 'angle'

Kumi

A term of endearment in Japanese, often means 'companion' or 'friend'

Kura

A Japanese term meaning 'warehouse' or 'storehouse'

Kuri

Japanese for chestnut

Kyoto

Capital city of Japan

Madara

The one who stands out or is prominent

Makoto

Truth or sincerity

Manami

A Japanese name meaning 'beautiful waves' or 'bountiful beauty'.

Manju

Sweet pastry

Masumi

Clear, elegant

Mayu

The name 'Mayu' signifies 'night' in Japanese

Megumi

Blessing or grace

Meiko

Blessing

Mitsuko

Child of light

Moku

Japanese for tree trunk or stem

Moro

A character from Japanese animation, known for being loyal and friendly

Moto

Japanese for 'origin' or 'base'

Muto

Japanese for 'nothing' or 'zero'

Nakona

It means 'one who is not afraid' in Native American cultures.

Naruto

To leap through the water or a whirlpool.

Ninjia

Referring to a stealthy and skilled warrior from Japan

Norio

Japanese meaning 'field' or 'man of the field'

Ono

Japanese word for sound

Osamu

To be wise or to be thoughtful

Phantom

A ghost or spirit, often associated with mystery.

Raiden

Thunder and lightning

Roku

Japanese for six

Ronin

A masterless samurai in feudal Japan

Ryu

Dragon

Setsuko

Child of the snow

Shiro

Japanese for 'white'

Sora

Means 'sky' in Japanese

Soto

A type of savory stew or soup in Japanese cuisine

Taka

Hawk in Japanese

Tomoka

The flower of the cherry blossom

Toshi

Meaningful or wise

Toshii

Japanese for 'a place' or 'field'

Ume

Japanese for plum blossom

Ursa

Bear

Uta

A name of poetic and lyrical significance

Waka

A type of Japanese poetry traditionally composed of five lines

Wakiza

The name means 'river' in Japanese.

Wanko

A playful term for a dog in Japanese

Wasabi

A spicy plant often used in Japanese cuisine

Yako

A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Japanese, meaning 'cooperative' or 'helpful'

Yaku

Japanese word meaning 'to be helpful' or 'to help'

Yari

A name of uncertain origin, often associated with strength and resilience

Yata

A term used in various cultures to express a cheerful exclamation or affirmation.

Yento

Derived from the word 'to emerge' suggesting brightness or clarity

Yudo

A martial art form from Japan

Yugo

Japanese for 'together' or 'to transport'

Yukan

Meaning 'to leap' or 'to jump' in Japanese

Yukari

A term in Japanese that can mean 'to connect' or 'to be linked'.

Yukio

Blessed child

Yume

Dream

Yuro

A variant of the name 'Yura', which can mean 'to be brave' or 'to become high'

Zafar

Victory

Zakko

Derived from Japanese, often associated with uniqueness or individuality.

Zenko

Good child or child of Zen

Zento

A name often associated with a sense of calmness or tranquility

ōKami

Wolf in Japanese

айко

Aiko means 'beloved child' in Japanese.