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English-Japanese names
Anna
Arina
Den
Ena
Erika
Gina
Hana
Hide
Jo
Kalen
Kalin
Kane
Karen
Karin
Ken
Kira
Len
Lena
Leo
Leona
Lin
Lina
Lisa
Luna
Maria
Marie
Marina
Mikki
Mina
Mira
Moe
Naomi
Nikko
Ren
Rena
Rina
Risa
Salina
Sara
Sarina
Tori
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Additional English-Japanese results
English names that may also be Japanese words
The following names often appeared in Japanese language web pages. That means that they are either Japanese words, or names which are very familiar to Japanese speakers.
Japanese names that may also be English words
These names often appeared in English language web pages.
Fuzzy matches
These are names that would have been the same between the languages, if it hadn't been for a single character difference. Each entry shows an approximate match with the English name on the left, and the Japanese name on the right.
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Anna
Anna is a form of Hannah and Ann, meaning “grace” or a woman favored by God. In the Gospel of Luke, Anna is an elderly widow and prophetess at the Jerusalem temple who recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah.
Ena
Ena is an Irish name meaning “bright” or “shining,” possibly derived from Helen. Ena is also linked to the Gaelic for “fire” or “little ardent one,” with Enya as a related form.
Erika
Erika is the feminine form of Eric, a Norse name meaning “everlasting ruler.”
Gina
Gina began as a short form of names like Regina (“queen”), Angelina, Georgina, or Virginia. Other meanings offered are Hebrew “garden,” Japanese “silvery,” and Greek “farmer.”
Hana
Hana is Japanese for “flower” or “flower blossom,” with Hanako as a related form. Hana is also an Arabic name meaning “happy” or “blissful.”
Hide
Hide is a Japanese name meaning “excellent,” with Hideyo and Hideko as variants.
Jo
Jo serves as a short form of Joanna or Josephine, or of any other name that begins with Jo. Jo is also a feminine version of Joseph and carries the meaning “God will add.”
Kane
Kane is a Gaelic or Irish name linked to battle, meaning “little warrior” or “one who battles.” Kane is also Welsh for “beautiful” and Japanese for “golden.”
Karen
Karen is a Danish or Scandinavian form of Katherine, meaning “pure.” Karen took hold in the U.S. in the 1920s and was top five through much of the 1960s, so it now sounds ordinary, like Susan and Lisa; singer Karen Carpenter is a famous bearer.
Ken
Ken is a short form of Kenneth; filmmaker Ken Burns and Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings are notable bearers. Ken is Gaelic for “handsome.”
Kira
Kira is a Greek name meaning “lady,” while Carrington gives “lord.” Kira is also linked to light and the sun, from Latin, Russian, or Persian roots.
Len
Len is a Hopi name meaning “flute” or “flute player.” Len is also a short form of Leonard; actor Len Cariou is a bearer.
Lena
Lena is a variation of Helen meaning “bright one” or “light.” Lena began as a nickname for names like Helena and Magdalena; the related Lina is Arabic for a young palm tree.
Leo
Leo is Latin for “lion,” suggesting a lion’s strength and pride. Saint Leo, a pope, is credited with saving Rome from Attila the Hun; the name suits boys born under the sign of Leo and manages to be both strong and cute.
Leona
Leona is Latin for “lion,” the feminine form of Leo or Leon, with variants like Leonie. Hotel owner Leona Helmsley is a notable bearer.
Lina
Lina is an Arabic name meaning “palm tree.” Lina is also a Greek-rooted form tied to Helen, meaning “light,” “a torch,” or “sunbeam.”
Lisa
Lisa began as a short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew for “God is my oath” or “pledged to God.” Lisa rarely stood alone before the 1930s, then ruled as the top girl’s name through most of the 1960s before fading as parents turned to Liza or Libby.
Luna
Luna is Latin and Italian for “moon.” Luna was the Roman moon goddess.
Maria
Maria is the Latin and Mediterranean form of Mary, meaning “bitter,” or “star of the sea.” Deeply traditional yet modern-sounding, Maria evokes The Sound of Music, West Side Story, and “Ave Maria”; it was also the name of a wife of Muhammad.
Marie
Marie is the French form of Mary, meaning “bitter.” Marie was the second most popular U.S. name in the 1920s and remains a middle ground between Mary and Maria.
Marina
Marina is Latin for “from the sea.” Marina is a fashionable Shakespearean name.
Mina
Mina is a German name meaning “love” or “tender affection,” and is a character in Dracula. Mina began as a short form of names like Wilhelmina, and it is so cute and current that many parents skip the long form.
Mira
Mira comes from Latin and means “admirable,” “wonderful,” or “respected.” Mira shares a root with “miracle” and “mirage”; it is also a Sanskrit name meaning “prosperous” and an Eastern European short form of Miroslava.
Moe
Moe is an English form of Moses, borne by Moe Howard of the Three Stooges. Moe is also listed as Hebrew for “God’s helmet.”
Naomi
Naomi is a Hebrew name meaning “pleasant,” sometimes glossed as “amiable” or “friendly.” In the Bible, Naomi is Ruth’s mother-in-law, who returned to Bethlehem grieving and guided Ruth toward Boaz.
Ren
Ren is a Japanese name meaning “lotus.” Ren is also a short form of Reginald, meaning “regal.”
Rena
Rena is a Hebrew name meaning “melody,” “song,” or “song of joy,” also spelled Reena. Rena is also glossed as Hebrew for “serene.”
Risa
Risa is a Latin name meaning “laughter,” with variants such as Rissa and Riza.
Salina
Salina is read as French for “solemn” or Latin for “salty.” It is also a place name from the city in Kansas.
Tori
Tori is the Japanese word for “bird.” Tori is also a short form of Victoria, meaning “victory,” and one book suggests naming her Victoria and calling her Tori instead.
These lists are only intended to give you name ideas. Make sure to further research each name, as some may have negative connotations.
All of the suggested English-Japanese names on this page are matched solely on their written form — pronunciation may differ.