Japanese Dog Names

Kawa

River in Japanese

Kaya

A variant of the name meaning 'pure' or 'clear'

Kaz

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

Kazan

A cool breeze or wind

Kazu

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

Kazuki

Peaceful tree

Kazumi

Harmonious beauty

Kazuto

One who is good at his work; a person of skill

Keeko

A playful or lively character

Kei

Japanese for 'blessing' or 'rich', often used as a name for both males and females

Kento

Strong and healthy

Kenzo

Japanese for 'a strong and vigorous man'

Kero

A name derived from the Japanese word meaning 'to shine or glow'.

Keyko

A name meaning 'strong' or 'mighty'

Kiba

The name means 'fang' in Japanese

Kichi

Japanese for 'happy' or 'joyful'

Kiku

Chrysanthemum in Japanese, symbolizing rejuvenation and positivity.

Kimiko

A child of the aristocrats or respect

Kingo

Derived from Japanese which means 'the herald of the king'

Kinno

A joyful and playful spirit

Kinto

A Japanese word meaning 'golden' or 'gold'.

Kio

Japanese for 'a brighter place' or 'to shine'.

Kira

Light; shining

Kiro

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

Kishi

A common name in Japanese, often associated with a guardian or protector.

Kita

Japanese for 'north' or 'the northern direction'

Kitana

A name derived from the Japanese word for 'cutting tool' or 'sword'.

Kitaro

A boy who brings good fortune

Koba

A playful or energetic spirit

Kobe

A name derived from a type of beef from Japan.

Kohana

Japanese for 'flower' or 'petal'

Koji

A Japanese name meaning 'little' or 'small'.

Kokoro

Heart or spirit

Kono

Japanese name meaning 'this or that'

Kori

A Japanese word meaning 'small'; can also refer to a young child

Koro

A cute way to refer to a dog in some cultures

Kota

A name meaning 'friend' or 'companion' in various cultures

Koto

Japanese word for 'harp'

Krillin

A character from the Dragon Ball series known for his martial arts skills.

Kubo

Japanese word meaning 'corner' or 'angle'

Kujo

Derived from Japanese, meaning 'to manage' or 'to handle'

Kumi

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

Kumiko

A child who is destined to be a valuable person

Kuni

A name of Japanese origin meaning 'country' or 'land'

Kunio

A masculine name of Japanese origin, meaning 'manly' or 'masculine'.

Kura

A Japanese term meaning 'warehouse' or 'storehouse'

Kuri

Japanese for chestnut

Kurina

Sweet or cute

Kuron

Japanese for 'black'

Kurumi

A type of Japanese nut and also means 'walnut' in Japanese

Kyoto

Capital city of Japan

Kyu

A Japanese word meaning 'nine' or can refer to a level in a ranking system

Luffy

The name of a popular character from the anime and manga series 'One Piece'.

Madara

The one who stands out or is prominent

Mado

A name derived from various languages, often interpreted as a blend of kindness and joy

Maiko

A young woman in traditional Japanese performing arts

Maki

Japanese for 'roll' or 'to bundle'

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'.

Manju

Sweet pastry

Maru

Circle or round

Masumi

Clear, elegant

Mayu

The name 'Mayu' signifies 'night' in Japanese

Megumi

Blessing or grace

Meiko

Blessing

Meliodas

Leader of the seven deadly sins

Michika

Flower of the rice field

Mieko

A Japanese name meaning 'beautiful child' or 'child of the future'.

Mika

A common name meaning 'beautiful teal' or 'new moon'

Mikumi

A place name from Japan, often associated with nature or scenery

Minako

A feminine name often associated with beautiful women.

Minato

Harbor or port

Minun

A species from the Pokémon universe, known for its electric abilities

Miroku

A character known for spiritual powers and wisdom

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

Mitsy

A diminutive form of the name 'Mitsuko', which means 'child of light' in Japanese.

Miu

A playful sound often made by cats, resembling a meow

Miwa

A Japanese name that means 'third' or 'child of the beauty'.

Miyuki

Beautiful snow

Mochi

A type of Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice

Moku

Japanese for tree trunk or stem

Momiji

Japanese for 'maple', often associated with autumn and beauty.

Momoe

Japanese for 'peach', symbolizing sweetness and youth

Momoko

Peach child

Mompi

Derived from the Japanese word for 'small', implying a cute or endearing quality.

Mori

Japanese for forest

Moro

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

Moto

Japanese for 'origin' or 'base'

Muto

Japanese for 'nothing' or 'zero'

Nami

Meaning 'wave' in Japanese

Nanto

The name Nanto is often associated with the concept of a south wind or a peaceful breeze.

Naoki

A Japanese name meaning 'honest' or 'straightforward'

Naruto

To leap through the water or a whirlpool.

Natsuki

Summer hope

Neiko

A name derived from 'neko', which means 'cat' in Japanese

Ninja

A person skilled in ninjutsu, a form of martial arts