Japanese Dog Names
Aiko
Beloved child
Airin
A name of Japanese origin meaning 'love' or 'jasmine'
Akando
A unique name without a specific defined meaning in popular contexts
Akkira
Bright and clear
Akko
A common name in Japan, often associated with bright and cheerful things.
Amaya
Night rain
Ando
A variant of the name 'Andrew', meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
Asami
Morning beauty
Auron
Brave or strong
Ayame
Japanese for iris flower
Bento
A single-portion take-out or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine
Daiki
Great nobility or grandeur
Eevee
A Pokémon that can evolve into multiple forms
Emi
The goddess of beauty and love in Japanese mythology
Ganta
A character from the anime series 'Gowther's Party'
Goku
The person that overcomes adversity
Hana
Blossom or flower
Hanzo
A swift and stealthy person
Haruki
Spring child
Hayo
To be happy or joyful
Hideki
Means 'shining' or 'radiant' in Japanese
Hikaru
Light or radiance
Himari
A Japanese name that means 'sunny place' or 'prosperous village'
Hinako
A girl or child of the sun
Hokky
A playful and affectionate term, often associated with joy and companionship.
Holo
The name of a character from the Japanese light novel series 'Spice and Wolf', known for her wolf deity form and cunning personality.
Hoshi
Star
Hoshiko
Star child
Hotaka
A mountain peak in Japan, often associated with strength and stability
Hotaru
Firefly
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'
Kado
Japanese for 'gate'
Kazuki
Peaceful tree
Keeko
A playful or lively character
Kento
Strong and healthy
Kenzo
Japanese for 'a strong and vigorous man'
Kichi
Japanese for 'happy' or 'joyful'
Kira
Light; shining
Kita
Japanese for 'north' or 'the northern direction'
Koro
A cute way to refer to a dog in some cultures
Kota
A name meaning 'friend' or 'companion' in various cultures
Kumi
A term of endearment in Japanese, often means 'companion' or 'friend'
Kura
A Japanese term meaning 'warehouse' or 'storehouse'
Kurumi
A type of Japanese nut and also means 'walnut' in Japanese
Kyoto
Capital city of Japan
Luffy
The name of a popular character from the anime and manga series 'One Piece'.
Madara
The one who stands out or is prominent
Mako
A type of shark; can also refer to a quick or fast person.
Makoto
Truth or sincerity
Manami
A Japanese name meaning 'beautiful waves' or 'bountiful beauty'.
Masumi
Clear, elegant
Mayu
The name 'Mayu' signifies 'night' in Japanese
Megumi
Blessing or grace
Meiko
Blessing
Meliodas
Leader of the seven deadly sins
Mikumi
A place name from Japan, often associated with nature or scenery
Misa
Japanese for city or to save
Misu
Cute or adorable
Mitsie
A diminutive form of the name 'Mitsuko', which means 'light' or 'radiance' in Japanese.
Mitsuko
Child of light
Miu
A playful sound often made by cats, resembling a meow
Momoe
Japanese for 'peach', symbolizing sweetness and youth
Moto
Japanese for 'origin' or 'base'
Naruto
To leap through the water or a whirlpool.
Ninjia
Referring to a stealthy and skilled warrior from Japan
Onita
Little ghost
Onna
Japanese for woman
Ono
Japanese word for sound
Ookii
Japanese for big or large
Osamu
To be wise or to be thoughtful
Pochi
Little one
Pocky
A popular Japanese snack consisting of biscuit sticks coated with chocolate or other flavors
Raiden
Thunder and lightning
Raika
A name that can mean 'beloved' or 'light', often associated with positive and joyful qualities.
Riko
A variation of the name 'Rika', which means 'child of the ruler' in Japanese.
Rin
Wave, sound, or laughing
Riolu
A Pokémon species with a strong connection to aura and fighting spirit.
Roku
Japanese for six
Ronin
A masterless samurai in feudal Japan
Ryu
Dragon
Sachi
Happiness or good fortune
Shinju
Pearl
Shiro
Japanese for 'white'
Sora
Means 'sky' in Japanese
Suna
Sun in various languages, often associated with brightness and warmth.
Taka
Hawk in Japanese
Togo
A name that refers to a famous sled dog in historical context.
Toshi
Meaningful or wise
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
Yaku
Japanese word meaning 'to be helpful' or 'to help'
Yata
A term used in various cultures to express a cheerful exclamation or affirmation.
Yoschi
A playful and loving spirit