Juhani
Olavi
Johannes
Mikael
Oliver
Ilmari
Finnish-Japanese names for boys
Kai
Leo
Finnish-Japanese masculine names from the /r/namenerds subreddit
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Additional Finnish-Japanese results
Masculine Finnish 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.
Masculine Japanese names that may also be Finnish words
These names often appeared in Finnish 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 Finnish name on the left, and the Japanese name on the right.
Featured in baby name books
Kai
Kai is most often linked to Hawaiian “sea,” and is rising, especially for boys. Kai is also Japanese for “forgiveness.”
Sources: Baby Names (Laura Emerson), Baby Names Made Easy, Baby Names Your Child Can Live With, The Everything Baby Names Book, The Best Baby Names for Boys, 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time
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.
Sources: 10,000 Baby Names, 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time, Baby Names Made Easy, The Best Baby Names for Boys, The Everything Baby Names Book, Numerology for Baby Names
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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 Finnish-Japanese names on this page are matched solely on their written form — pronunciation may differ.