Journal · #names-by-origin

Japanese Boy Names: Meaning, Sound, and What They Carry

From Ren to Haruki, Japanese boy names carry kanji meanings that Western names rarely do. Here is how to choose one confidently.

Japanese Boy Names That Travel Well: Sound, Kanji, Meaning

A guide to Japanese boy names built from kanji: which ones travel well internationally, how to pronounce them, and what each character means.