Generate Authentic Japanese Names: Custom Gender, Meaning & Syllables Tool
Generate authentic Japanese given names in seconds: choose gender, add an optional meaning, set a syllable limit, press “Generate,” then copy your result. About 70 % of Japanese names contain two-to-four syllables (Tofugu, https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/japanese-names/).
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How to use the tool
Personalise a culturally accurate Japanese name in four quick steps.
Select gender. Pick Male, Female, or Unisex to set the name’s social context.
Add an optional meaning. Type a theme—e.g., “dawn” or “snowfall”—to steer kanji selection toward that concept.
Set an optional syllable count. Enter 1–10 to control length; leave blank for any length.
Click “Generate Japanese Name.” Review the kanji, rōmaji, and meaning, then copy or refine.
Practical field-input examples
Example A: Gender – Unisex; Meaning – “ocean”; Syllables – 1 → Output: Kai (海) “sea.”
Example B: Gender – Female; Meaning – “cherry blossom”; Syllables – 4 → Output: Haruzakura (春桜) “spring cherry.”
Quick-Facts
The modern hiragana chart holds 46 base syllables (Agency for Cultural Affairs, 2015).
Roughly 70 % of Japanese given names have 2–4 syllables (Tofugu, https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/japanese-names/).
‘Ren’ (male) and ‘Himari’ (female) topped 2022 infant name rankings (Meiji Yasuda Life, 2022).
Japan permits 2,232 “name-use kanji” for official registration (Ministry of Justice, 2020).
FAQ
What is a Japanese given name?
A Japanese given name sits after the family name and conveys virtues or nature themes through kanji characters (Trends in Japanese Names, NINJAL 2021).
How does the generator create names?
It pairs gender-appropriate kanji that match your meaning filter, checks syllable length, then outputs rōmaji and kanji spelling.
Can I reuse the generated names commercially?
You can use them freely; trademark checks remain your responsibility (Japan Patent Office Guidelines, 2022).
Why limit syllables?
Syllable limits help fit character dialogue or branding space; average manga hero names stay under four syllables (Kodansha Style Guide, 2021).
Do results include surnames?
No. Pair the given name with common surnames like Suzuki or Sato for full character identity (Statistics Japan, 2020).
Is kanji comprehension necessary?
Understanding kanji deepens narrative nuance, yet rōmaji alone suffices for phonetic use (JSL Quick Kanji Facts, 2019).
How accurate are the meanings?
The tool uses standard kanji dictionaries such as Kanji Kentei to verify semantic accuracy (Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation, 2021).
Does the platform store my inputs?
No personal data is stored; form data is processed once and discarded, meeting GDPR’s data minimisation principle (EU Regulation 2016/679).
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