Japanese Dog Names
Japanese dog names are great for naming Shiba Inu, Akita, and Japanese Chin dogs. Of course, you can use this list for naming non-Japanese dog breeds too, especially if you have a special place in your heart for Japanese culture!
In addition to our lists of both Japanese male and female traditional names from Japan in which we have especially chosen names that are suitable for dogs, we have also added a list of Japanese words that are commonly used in English speaking cultures that could also be fun naming options for your new dog.
Japanese Dog Names for Male Dogs
Akio (AH-KEE-O) bright or intelligent
Akira (AH-KEE-RAH) Also means bright, smart, intelligent
Chokichi (CHO-KEE-CHEE) Luck that will last a very long time
Harue (HAH-ROO-EH) From the springtime, born in the spring
Hideo (HEE-DEH-O) Excellent boy/male
Hiroshi (HEE-RO-SHEE) Generous
Huyu (HOO-YOO) Of the winter
Kane (KA-NEH) Golden in color
Kenji (KEN-JEE) The second-born son
Koji (KO-JEE) Small or little, as in a child
Masato (MAH-SAH-TO) Justice, righteousness
Naoko (NAH-O-KO) Honest, truthful
Taro (TAH-RO) First-born son
Tomi (TO-MEE) Plentiful and prosperous, full of riches
Yasuo (YAH-SOO-O) Calm and gentle
Yukio (YOO-KEE-O) Boy of the snow
Japanese Dog Names for Female Dogs
Aiko (AH-EE-KO) Child of love
Aki (AH-KEE) Of the autumn, born in the autumn
Anzu (AHN-ZOO) Apricot
Asako (AH-SAH-KO) Morning child
Bachiko (BAH-CHEE-KO) Smiling, happy child
Etsu (ET-SOO) Joy
Etsuko (ET-SOO-KO) Joyous Child, Child of Delight
Fuyu (FOO-YOO) Born in the winter
Hama (HAH-MAH) Of the beach or shore
Hamako (HAH-MAH-KO) Child of the beach
Hanako (HAH-NAH-KO) Child of flowers
Haruko (HAH-ROO-KO) Child of the springtime
Hatsu (HAHT-SOO) First-born
Hoshi (HO-SHEE) Star
Hoshiko (HO-SHEE-KO) Star Child
Katsu (KAT-SOO) Victorious
Kichi (KEE-CHEE) Of great fortune, Lucky
Kohana (KO-HAH-NAH) Little Flower
Mari (MAH-REE) ball
Mariko (MAH-REE-KO) Ball child
Midori (MEE-DOR-EE) Green
Mitsu (MEET-SOO) Full of Light
Miyo (MEE-YO) Child of Beauty
Nagisa (NAH-GEE-SAH) Seashore
Nariko (NAH-REE-KO) Serene and gentle child
Sachiko (SAH-CHEE-KO) Child of happiness
Suzu (SOO-ZOO) Bell-like
Takara (TAH-KAH-RAH) Treasure
Tori (TO-REE) Bird
Yoshe (YO-SHEH) Lovely
Yukiko (YOO-KEE-KO) Snow Child
Some Fun Japanese Dog Name Ideas
Here are a few names we came up based on Japanese popular culture and words that have integrated into English from Japanese roots. We hope you like them! You might find the perfect name for your new dog from this list of Japanese words:
Bonsai (BONE-ZI) The art of tending miniature trees
Edamame (ED-UH-MAH-MAY) Soybeans, served in the shell
Geisha (GAY-SHUH) Traditional female entertainers/artists of a very high social status, well versed in classical dance and music
Haiku (HI-KOO) A three-lined poem that has a specific number of syllables in each line. A common pattern in a haiku is 5-7-5 syllables.
Koto (KO-TO) A traditional stringed musical instrument
Manga (MANE-GUH) Japanese comics
Mikado (MIH-KAH-DO) An old-fashioned term for the Emperor of Japan
Obi (O-BEE) A wide belt that is used to secure the kimono. It fastens in the back
Origami (OR-IH-GAH-MEE) The art of paper-folding
Samurai (SAM-UH-RI) A feudal warrior from ancient times
Sensei (SEN-SAY) A term used for someone in a revered position of authority, such as teacher or master
Shogun (SHO-GUN) Historical title for a military dictator in Japanese ancient history. Means literally "commander of a force"
Sushi (SOO-SHEE) Vinegared rice, in combination with raw fish or shelfish, cooked shellfish and/or vegetables
Torii (TO-REE) A traditional gate found outside a Shinto shrine
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