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日本の名前を、文字と読みから探す
Generate Japanese names for any style, then inspect kanji, hiragana, katakana, meanings, and pronunciation in one place.
日本語の名前ジェネレーター
Japanese Name Generator
日本語表記に変換 / Name Converter
How it works
Three steps to a considered name
01
Choose criteria
Select the name style, gender category, or surname option that fits your purpose.
02
Compare writing forms
Review kanji, hiragana, and katakana together, since each script changes how a name reads.
03
Save your selection
Copy results or mark favorites, then check the pronunciation notes before using a name.
Categories
Name styles and common examples
Each category includes representative names with characters and meanings, plus English-to-Japanese suggestions for names you already have.
Traditional
Traditional names
Names drawn from long-established naming practice, often with classical kanji and clear readings.
Contemporary
Gender-neutral names
Names whose readings and characters are used across genders, shown with notes on how they are written.
English
English-to-Japanese
Suggestions built from the sounds of an English name, with a note on how closely each reading matches.
Context
A name is read as characters, sound, and family tradition together.
The same sound can be written with different kanji, and each choice carries its own meaning. Stroke choice, reading, and family convention all shape how a Japanese name is understood.
FAQs
Common questions
Do kanji change a name’s meaning?
Yes. The same reading can be written with different characters, and each character can carry its own meaning.
How are pronunciations shown?
Results list the reading in hiragana or katakana where a reading is supported, so you can check how a name sounds.
Are generated names authentic?
Generated names are suggestions for exploration. Check usage and context before relying on any name for official or personal purposes.
Where can I learn more?
Read our articles on naming traditions, kanji, pronunciation, and surnames, or visit the About page.