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Explore the list of Japanese given names that can be used for both genders, with their meanings and origins.
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Officially, among Japanese names there are 291,129 different Japanese surnames (姓, sei), [1] as determined by their kanji, although many of these are pronounced and romanized similarly. Conversely, some surnames written the same in kanji may also be pronounced differently. [2]
Akane (あかね, アカネ) is the Japanese word for 'deep red' (茜, Akane, Rubia cordifolia) and is associated with red [3] (from the red dye made from its roots) and brilliant red. [4] Akane (written in a variety of forms) is both a female Japanese given name, ranked #9 of names to give girls in Japan, [5] as well as a surname.
Japanese names (日本人の氏名、日本人の姓名、日本人の名前, Nihonjin no Shimei, Nihonjin no Seimei, Nihonjin no Namae) in modern times consist of a family name (surname) followed by a given name. Japanese names are usually written in kanji, where the pronunciation follows a special set of rules.
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Meaning. Different meanings depending on the kanji used. Region of origin. Japan. [1] Tomoko (ともこ, トモコ) is a female Japanese given name. Like many Japanese names, Tomoko can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: 友子 - "friendly child". 知子 - "knowing child".
Name. Meaning. Taiyaki. Fish-shaped pastry stuffed with red bean paste or custard. Senbei. Round Japanese rice cracker. Futomaki. A thick sushi stuffed with various fillings, literally "fat sushi ...