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