Asian baby name options are limitless; the mixture of cultures allows for the discovery of many beautiful names that are linked to history as well as the natural world around us. Asian names, on the other hand, may sound funny, but they are cute and have meaningful meanings.Information Guide Nigeria
In this post, we have compiled a list of some of the best and most popular as well as unique Asian baby names to inspire you to be more creative when naming your own child. Continue reading to full details.Asian Baby Names
Read Also: 100 Beautiful Igbo Baby Girl Names and Meanings 2023 Update
Asian Baby Names for Boys
Below is a list of the most popular Asian baby names for boys:
- Asahi
This name means “sunlight.”
- Haru
This name means “spring.”
- Akio
This name means “bright.”
- Haruto
This name means “flying.”
- Akira
This name means “wisdom.
- Hinata
This name means “towards the sun.”
- Botan
This name means “peony.”
- Hiroto
This name means “big.”
- Fuji
After the famous Japanese mountain.
- Itsuki
This name means “tree.”
- Hiroshi
This name means “generous.”
- Kaito
This name means “sea” or “ocean.”
- Jiro
This name means “second son.”
- Minato
This name means “harbor.”
- Kenji
This name means “strong.”
- Ren
This name means “lotus.”
- Kiyoshi
This name means “pure.”
- Riku
This name means “land.”
- Ichiro
This name means “first son.”
- Souta
This name means “suddenly.”
- Aoki
This name means “blue tree.”
- Sana
This name means “calm.”
- Chikao
This name means “clever.”
- Touma
After the Japanese word for “iron.”
- Daichi
This name means “Earth.”
- Yamato
This name means “great harmony.”
- Daiki
This name means “shining.”
- Asa
Asa means “morning.”
- Goro
This name means “enlightened son.”
- Benjiro
This name means “one who enjoys peace.”
Read Also: Top 10 Tribes With The Most Beautiful Girls In Nigeria
- Habiki
This name means “echo.”
- Chikao
This name means “clever.”
- Daisuke
This name means “great help.”
- Chimon
This name means “gate of wisdom.”
From the Japanese word for “firefly.”
- Itachi
This name means “weasel.”
- Enmei
With Japanese origins, this name means “bright circle.”
- Kaito
This name means “soaring.”
- Fumihiro
This name means “wide sentence.”
- Keisuke
This name means “save” in Japanese.
- Genkei
This name means “to be honored.”
- Kota
This Japanese name means “happiness.”
- Giichi
This name means “justice.”
- Mako
This name means “sincerity.”
- Goku
After the Super Sayian in the hit manga series, DragonBall Z.
- Masashi
The name Masashi means “ambition.”
- Habiki
This name means “sound.”
- Hideo
This name means “excellent male child.”
- Oda
This name means “small rice paddy.”
- Junichiro
This name means “he who takes.”
- Ahmya
This name means “black rain.”
- Fumiko
This name means “beautiful.”
- Katana
After the water-bender strong female character in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
- Midori
This name means “green.”
- Rika
This name means “village.”
- Suki
This name means“loved one.”
- Yoshi
After the adorable green dinosaur in the Mario franchise.
- Yuriko
This Japanese name means “lily child.”
- Nori
This name means “belief.”
- Hatsu
This name means “beginning.”
- Chiaki
This name means “a thousand autumns.”
- Keiko
This name means “happy child.”
- Kumi
This name means “long period of time.”
- Miu
After the Japanese word for “beautiful feather.”
- Chiasa
This name means “one thousand mornings.”
- Bashira
This name means “joyful.”
- Ayaka
This name means “color.”
- Hayami
This name means “rare and unusual beauty.”
- Emica
This name means “beautiful.”
After the Japanese word for “to shine.”
Read Also: 10 Most Wicked Tribes in Nigeria
- Asuga
This name means “tomorrow.”
- Izumi
This name means “spring fountain.”
- Japana
This name means “muttering prayers.”
- Megumi
After the Japanese word for “blessing.”
- Moriko
This name means “forest.”
- Ruqa
This baby girl’s name means “beautiful.”
- Okimi
With Japanese roots, this name means “bright shining light.”
- Suzume
Suzume is a Japanese name that means “sparrow.”
- Tora
The meaning of Tora is “tiger.”
- Umi
This baby girl’s name means “beauty.”
- Yuki
“happiness.”
- Seijun
The meaning of Seijun is “pure.”
- Namie
Namie means “blessing” in Japanese.
- Momo
After the Japanese word for “a hundred.”
- Kumiko
This Japanese name means “long-time beauty.”
- Nishi
This name means “west.”
- Seina
This name means “star.”
- Tamashini
This name means“soul.”
- Youko
This name means “sunshine.”
- Okemia
This name means “war horn.”
- Rai
This elemental name means “thunder.”
- Masam
This name means “beautiful.”
- Reina
This name means “wise.”
- Shoko
This name means “auspicious child.”
- Wakumi
This name means “beautiful spring of water.”
- Utano
This name means “field of songs.”
- Shinobu
After the Japanese word for “endure.”
- Rini
This name means “little bunny” in Japanese.
- Misako
This name means “beautiful child.”
- Hide
The meaning of Hiding is “excellent.”
Unisex Asian Names
The following are unisex Asian names:
- Jin
This unisex name means “bright.”
- Ren
This name means “love.”
- Mitsu
This name means “honey.”
- Kazuto
After the Japanese guitarist.
- Kyo
This unisex Japanese name means “peach.”
- Aki
This name means “crystal clear.”
- Minori
This name means “beautiful harbor.”
- Sora
This unisex name means “sky.”
- Seiko
This name means “truth” in Japanese.
- Yuuki
The meaning of the name Yuuki is “gentle hope.”
This name means “straightforward.”
- Nao
This name means “love” and “affection.”
- Yasu
Yasu means “calm” in Japanese.
- Natsu
This unisex name means “born in summer.”
- Kin
This name means “golden.”
- Kohaku
After the Japanese word for “music.”
- Michi
This name means “righteous way.”
- Aoi
Aoi is a Japanese unisex name meaning “blueish.”
- Jun
This name means “talented.”
- Masumi
This name means “beauty.”
- Ryo
After the Japanese word that means “defy.”
- Reiki
After the Japanese spiritual healing practice.
- Harue
This Japanese unisex name means “springtime bay.”
- Tomi
Tomi means “rich” in Japanese.
- Tsubasa
The meaning of the unisex name Tsubasa is “wings.”
- Kosuke
This name means “rising sun.”
- Shun
In Japanese, this unisex name means “speed.”
- Kozue
This nature-inspired Japanese name means “tree branches.”
- Ichigo
This refreshing unisex name means “strawberry.”
- Tokyo
After the capital city of Japan.
- Kana
Kana means “powerful.”
- Hachi
After the Japanese word for the number eight.
- Hiromi
The meaning of Hiromi is “generous beauty.”
- Kairi
This Japanese unisex name means “ocean village.”
- Mitsuru
This name means “satisfy.”
- Yuu
This Japanese name means “tenderness.”
- Doi
Doi is a Japanese name that means “earthen well.”
Read Also: How to Get Married to a Doctor in Nigeria
- Jona
This name means “dove.”
- Kuma
After the Japanese word for “bear.”
- Ohta
This Japanese name has two meanings. One is “eyes of the Almighty God” or “one who is free from dirt and impurities.”
- Reiko
Reiko means “beautiful child.”
- Subaru
This heavenly unisex name is the Japanese name for the Pleiades star cluster.
- Taru
Taru is a unisex name that means “small plant.”
- Kei
This name means “intelligent.”
- Katsumi
This name means “overcome.”
- Kyou
This unisex name means “apricot.”
- Suzuki
The meaning of Suzuki means “the ears of rice piled up.”
- Soma
This Japanese name means “smoothly.”
- Saku
The Japanese name Saku means “remembrance of the Lord.”
- Rin
After the Japanese word for “dignified.”
Other Asian Boys Names With Meanings
If you haven’t found any name you like yet, check out the cute ones below:
- Aiguo
If you are a patriotic person, you may choose Aiguo, as it means ‘patriotic’.
- Aki
Aki is used both for boys and girls, but sounds good for boys.
- Akeno
This name means ‘beautiful sunrise’ or ‘dawn’.
- Ambrocio
This name means the ‘immortal one’.
- Amida
Amida is a name of ‘Buddha’.
- An
This name means ‘peace’.
- Ang:
Ang is an alternative spelling of Angel. It means ‘messenger of God or spirited’.
- Aroon
This name means ‘dawn’.
- Bae
This name is quite a trend. Originating in Korea, it means ‘inspiration’.
- Bourey
This name means ‘county’ or ‘estate’.
- Bruce
This name means ‘woodlands’.
- Carlos
Carlos is a shorter version of Charles. It means a ‘free man’.
- Chan Ming
This name means ‘forever bright’.
- Chenglei
This name means ‘great’.
- Chin
This name means ‘precious, gold, metal, or bright’.
- Chongan
This name means ‘peace’.
Read Also: 15 Best States to Marry in Nigeria and Why?
- Chung
This name means ‘intelligent.
- Dae
This name means ‘shining, beloved’.
- Dalip
This name means ‘king’.
- Dara
Dara is a Cambodian name meaning ‘stars’.
- Dingxiang
This name means ‘stability and fortune’.
- Don
This name means ‘proud chief’.
- Duke
Duke means ‘leader’.
- Elison
It means ‘the son of Elias’.
- Eric
This name means ‘ever-powerful.
- Jin
Jin is a Korean-originated name meaning ‘precious’.
- Feng
Feng is a unique and distinctive name meaning, ‘wind, custom, or phoenix’.
- Gary
Gary is a common name yet sounds special and unique. It means a ‘brave warrior’.
- Han
Han means ‘God is gracious.
- Haider
Haider is a powerful name, as it means ‘lion’.
- Harold
Harold means ‘army powers.
- Hiromi
Hiromi is a Japanese name meaning ‘widespread beauty’.
- Ichiro
This Japanese name is ideal for your firstborn because it means ‘the first son’.
- Isamu
Isamu is a sophisticated name originating in Japan. It means ‘courageous or warrior’.
- Jackie
It’s a shorter version of Jacqueline, and means ‘supplanter’.
- Jiang
It is also spelled as ‘Jeong’. Jiang, a Chinese name, is a unique and attractive name, and is the name of ‘Yangtze river’.
- Jin
Jin is a Chinese name that means ‘bright’.
- Jiro
Jiro sounds polished. It is a Japanese name that means ‘second son’.
- Jerry
Jerry means ‘spear warrior’.
- Kaede
Kaede is a wonderful name meaning ‘maple’, and is a Japanese name.
- Kasem
Kasem is a common Asian name. It comes from Thailand and means ‘happiness’.
- Kanaye
‘Kanaye’ means ‘zealous one’.
- Kane
Kane is a Japanese name that means ‘putting together or money’ in Japanese. The other variants are Cane or Cain.
- Kang-dae
It is a Korean name meaning ‘powerful or strong’.
- Keitaro
A child comes as a blessing in parents’ lives. This name shows him that he is a blessing and a blessed one too. Keitaro means ‘blessed’.JAMB Form
- Kenji
Kenji is a popular Japanese name for boys. It means ‘strong and vigorous’.
- Kenshin
Kenshin is a catchy name that everyone will love for sure. It is a Japanese name meaning ‘modest truth’.
- Kiri
Kiri is a name of Cambodian origin, meaning ‘mountains’.
- Kiran
Kiran means ‘poet, praiser, or sun’s rays’. The other variants are Kirin and Kieran.
- Kiyoshi
Kiyoshi is a charming Japanese name meaning ‘pure or saintly’.
- Kwan
Kwan comes from Korea, and means ‘strong’. Its other variants are Iwan, Ewan, and Swan.
- Lee
Lee is a classic and popular name. It is of English origin and means ‘meadow or gray castle’. Its other variant is Leigh.WAEC Result
- Liang
Liang is an appealing Chinese name meaning ‘bright’.
- Longwei
Longwei is a Chinese name meaning ‘dragon greatness’.
- Mal-chin
This is a unique name with a different meaning. It means ‘persists to the end’.
- Michael
Michael means ‘who is like God’ in Hebrew.
- Munni
It sounds like an Indian household name, but this Cambodian name means ‘wise man.
- Niran
This is an attractive Thai name meaning ‘eternal’.
- Norio
Parents who want a meaningful and deep should consider Norio. It means ‘man of principles’.
- Norman
Norman means ‘Norseman or rule’.
- Naoki
Naoki means a ‘honest tree’ in Japanese.
- Osamu
Osamu is a Japanese name meaning ‘ruler’.
- Peng
Peng is a distinctive name. It means ‘roc – a legend bird’.
- Phirun
Phirun is a unique Cambodian name meaning ‘drizzle’.
- Ping
Ping is a Chinese name meaning ‘peaceful’.
- Piyush
Piyush is a classic name that means, ‘nectar or sweet water’.
- Qiang
Qiang is an unusual name but is unique and special. It means ‘strong’ in Chinese.
- Quon
Names with the letter ‘Q’ are rare. The few that are available are nice and meaningful. This Chinese name means ‘bright’.
- Rai
It is a one-syllable word pronounced as Ray. It can be used for boys and girls and suits boys. This Japanese name means ‘trust, lightning, or thunder’.
- Raiden
This name means ‘thunder and lightning.
- Renshu
Originating in China, this is a catchy name, meaning, ‘benevolent forbearance’.
- Ronin
There is an air of elegance in the name ‘Ronin’. This Japanese name means ‘Samurai without a master’.
- Russell
Russell means, ‘red-haired’.
Read Also: Top 10 Tribes With The Most Beautiful Girls In Nigeria
- Ryuu
If you are an animal lover, you will love this Japanese name. It means ‘dragon’.
- Saburo
This Japanese name is usually given to a third-born son. It means ‘third son’.
- Sakda
An offbeat name originating in Thailand. Sakda means ‘power’.
- Sam
Sam sounds like a typical American name, but this is originally from Korea, meaning ‘third in the order.
- Samuel
Samuel is a Hebrew name and means ‘asked of God’.
- Sanjay
Sanjay is a striking and attractive name meaning ‘victorious’.
- Sang
This is a short and sweet Korean name. Names are for a lifetime and that’s what this name means ‘always’.
- Sar Nyun
This Burmese name means ‘beyond comparison’.
- Seiji
This Japanese name and means ‘lawful and just’.
- Shin
Shin is a popular Japanese name meaning ‘truth’.
- Shirong
This Chinese name meaning ‘scholarly honor’.
- Silas
If you are a lover of the woods, choose Silas meaning ‘wood or forest’.
- Steven
This name means ‘crown’.
- Takeshi
Takeshi means ‘fierce or warrior’.
- Taran
Taran means ‘rocky hill’ in Sanskrit.
- Thang
Thang is a Vietnamese name that means ‘victory’.
- Tomio
Tomio sound like a typical boyish name. It means ‘treasured man’
- Tung
Tung is a Vietnamese name meaning ‘coniferous tree’.
- Tuyen
Tuyen is a unique name meaning ‘angel’ in Vietnamese.
- Veasna
This is a swanky Cambodian name meaning ‘luckily’.
- Virote
Virote means ‘power’, and the name comes from Thailand.
- Wing
This name means ‘glory’
- Xiu
This name is everything you ever wanted in your child – beauty, elegance, and grace.
- Xueyou
This can be the perfect name for your boy. This Chinese name means ‘studious and friendly’.
- Yasushi
If you are a peace lover, Yasushi is the name you must choose. Yasushi means ‘honest and peaceful’ in Japanese.
- Yoshiaki
Getting lucky can perhaps start with a name. Yoshiaki means ‘shining luck’.
- Yoshiro
Simple and straight, this Japanese name means ‘good son’.JAMB Result
Check and Confirm: How much is Dollar to Naira Pounds to Naira today