佐藤 湊
さとう みなと Sato Minato
Composed and versatile, with an easy everyday rhythm.
Japanese names, understood—not just generated.
A Japanese name generator for names you can read, explain, and use.
Explore natural Japanese names with readings, kanji imagery, usage context, pronunciation, and writing guidance—made for characters, pen names, games, and curious learners.
Free to download. No ads. No third-party tracking SDKs.
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12interface languages
1912–2025given-name trends
Top 2,000Japanese surnames
No adsor third-party tracking
Free web tool
Try the Japanese Name Generator
Choose where the name will be used and the impression you want. The generator selects three complete Japanese names with kanji, kana, romaji, and a short note.
Three ideas to compare
高橋 悠真
たかはし ゆうま Takahashi Yuma
Composed and versatile, with an easy everyday rhythm.
山本 葵
やまもと あおい Yamamoto Aoi
Composed and versatile, with an easy everyday rhythm.
Works locally in your browser. No account and no network request.
Japanese name basics
How Japanese names work
A useful Japanese name generator should show more than kanji. These four basics help you read and compare each suggestion.
Family name comes first
In normal Japanese order, the family name is written before the given name: 佐藤 湊 is Sato Minato.
Kanji can have several readings
The same kanji may be read differently in names, so a reading should be shown with the writing rather than guessed.
Kana and romaji clarify sound
Kana records the Japanese reading; romaji makes that pronunciation easier to approach for people who do not yet read kana.
Creative and real-world names differ
A memorable character name can be more stylized than an everyday personal name. Match the choice to its intended setting.
Inside JP Name
From first idea to a name you can stand behind.
Each step helps you move from a mood or purpose to a name you can read, explain, and use with more confidence.
01 · Create
Start with purpose, not randomness.
Choose the role a name needs to play, then shape the style and feeling before generating candidates.
- Characters, pen names, games, and everyday ideas
- Compare complete names instead of isolated syllables
02 · Compare
See how a name lives beyond its spelling.
Look at readings, kanji, impressions, and public trends together, so a promising name has context.
- Kana and romaji beside the Japanese writing
- Historical given-name trends and surname references
03 · Learn
Hear it, trace it, remember it.
Move from recognition to confident use with pronunciation and animated stroke-order guidance.
- Pronunciation support for Japanese readings
- Stroke-by-stroke kanji writing guidance
Names in context
A name card should explain why a name works.
Every candidate keeps its writing, reading, romaji, and a concise impression together.
Anime-style OC namesVisual novel charactersPen namesVTuber and game aliasesJapanese learningBaby-name research
花
花澄
かすみ · Kasumi
Soft, clear, spring-like impression for a gentle creative role.
悠
悠真
ゆうま · Yuma
Calm and reliable with a modern everyday feel.
莉
莉央
りお · Rio
Bright, concise, and memorable for fiction or social profiles.
Thoughtful by design
A calmer, more honest way to explore names.
Try the free checker without signing up. The web assessment does not save the name you enter or its report, and the app includes no ads or third-party tracking SDKs.
- No account required for the free web check
- No ads or third-party tracking SDKs
- No personality, destiny, or luck claims
JP Name for iPhone
JP NameThe right name should feel considered.
Generate, assess, hear, write, compare, save, and share Japanese names in one focused app.
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