243 Shinto Baby Names With Meanings

Picking a Shinto baby name has never been so easy. Our baby name tool offers a comprehensive collection of Shinto baby names with meanings. Shinto is one of the most followed religious convictions in Japan. It isn’t a religion per se. Its spirituality is based on the Japanese idea of ‘kami,’ which means a divine spirit (1). The followers of Shintoism do not have any holy scriptures in the truest sense, but they do follow Japanese classics like Kojiki and Nihongi. Shinto and Buddhism are very similar to each other. Both address the worldview questions, and both aim to attain salvation. In fact, Shinto did not have a name until Buddhism was introduced in Japan. On the 31st day of the birth of baby boys and the 32nd day of the birth of baby girls, the parents and the grandparents of the child visit a Shinto shrine for the baby naming ceremony. The priest, in between all the prayers, announces the baby’s name. The parents then carry the baby in their arms and bow to the altar. Spirituality, nature, ancestral figures, and cultural heritage inspire the Shinto baby names. These names are usually traditional and represent the connection with Japanese and Buddhist traditions and heritage, which makes them significant and unique. For example, the name Hagrama, which stands for ‘dense forest,’ here the name signifies the importance of living in harmony with nature and highlights qualities like serenity and purity. The name Sora, which means ‘sky’ or ‘heaven,’ symbolizes divine strength and vastness, which are believed to be important concepts in Shinto beliefs. Another name Chouko, which means ‘butterfly child,’ evokes the image of beautiful nature marvels, which connects to the cycle of life celebrated in Shintoism. With such amazing connections and deep-rooted meanings, these Shinto baby names look like a good fit for any baby. Below, we have listed the most common and popular Shinto names for you to select from. Take a look and pick a favorite.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Akemi		Girl	Bright, beautiful, dawn
Akeno		Unisex	Bright, shining
Akie		Unisex	Graceful, intelligent, serene
Akiro		Boy	Bright, intelligent, courageous
Akiya		Unisex	Bright; Autumn
Alastor		Boy	Avenger or vengeful spirit
Amane		Unisex	Peaceful, serene, tranquil
Ao		Unisex	Brightness, brilliance, blue
Asuna		Unisex	Light, bright, morning
Atari		Unisex	Japanese word for success or victory
Ayako		Girl	Reliable, gentle, peaceful
Ayami		Unisex	Exquisite and graceful
Ayano		Unisex	Colorful, serene, beautiful
Ayato		Unisex	Versatile and determined
Azumi		Unisex	Safe residence; Peaceful dwelling
Chiyo		Girl	Thousand generations
Chizue		Girl	Long life; Endurance; Durability
Cho		Girl	Butterfly
Chouko		Girl	Butterfly; an insect that feeds on nectar of flowers
Daigo		Girl	Strength, greatness, enlightenment
Eiko		Unisex	Child of splendor
Emiya		Unisex	Archer, Protector, Skillful
Emperor		Unisex	Ruler, authority, powerful
Fuka		Unisex	Breeze or fusion
Geisha		Boy	Japanese traditional entertainer
Giichi		Boy	One rule; The righteous one
Gin		Boy	Silver
Ginjiro		Boy	Good silver
Gringamore		Boy	A person who is not American; A person from Latin America who is settled in America.
Guha		Boy	Cave or heart
Guillem		Boy	A fearless defender who can do anything to protect his beloved
Hagrama		Boy	Dense forest; Thick woodland area; Opaque Jungle
Halbert		Boy	Shining jewel; Dazzling hero
Haleena		Girl	Of the light
Hanabi		Unisex	Fireworks, celebration, beauty
Hanzo		Boy	Strong, noble warrior
Haruka		Unisex	Distant or far away
Hashan		Boy	Laughter; Lord Chandra (Moon)
Hatsumi		Unisex	First beauty
Hauba		Girl	A person's individual soul
Havard		Boy	High guardian
Hayami		Unisex	Mountain beauty
Hayato		Boy	Speedy, swift, or fast
Hewitt		Boy	Little smart one
Hilbrand		Boy	Sword used in battles
Hildeth		Girl	She who gives good battle counsel
Hiromi		Unisex	Exalted, broad view
Hitomi		Unisex	Pupil of the eye
Hondo		Unisex	Warrior or loyal warrior
Honoka		Unisex	Harmony or peaceful spirit
Huzayma		Boy	He is a firm believer
Ichigo		Unisex	Strawberry or one with a cheerful spirit
Ichika		Unisex	First flower
Ichiro		Unisex	First son, first born
Iga		Boy	Strong warrior
Inari		Unisex	Finnish goddess of fertility and agriculture
Inori		Unisex	Prayer or wish
Iori		Unisex	Fragrant weaving; Weaving with colors
Iroha		Unisex	Japanese alphabet, first step
Issei		Boy	First-born or life
Itachi		Boy	Weasel, Witty, Observer
Izan		Unisex	To give; Generosity
Izumi		Unisex	Spring, fountain
Jabal		Boy	The one who glides away
Jabez		Boy	Sorrow
Janiett		Girl	God is gracious
Japesa		Boy	Lord of those who recite
Japsher		Boy	A lion
Jennet		Girl	Heaven-sent individual
Jeremi		Boy	Refers to Jeremy
Jereth		Boy	A combination of Jar or Jer and Gareth
Jorden		Boy	To descend; To flow down
Josephin		Girl	May God give
Joshita		Girl	Pleased
Kaho		Unisex	Flower child
Kakashi		Unisex	Scarecrow or scarecrow ninja
Kale		Boy	Affectionate; Calm
Kalpanath		Boy	Imagination, idea
Kalvik		Boy	Sparrow
Kameko		Unisex	Turtle child or child of the turtle
Kamiko		Unisex	Superior child or superior beauty
Kana		Girl	Powerful
Kanako		Girl	Child of the flower
Kaname		Unisex	Central or pivotal
Katori		Boy	Strong, graceful, warrior
Kaushik		Boy	The feeling of love
Kawai		Unisex	Cute and lovely
Kayilai		Boy	The place where God Sivan resides
Kayliana		Girl	Pure one; Summer forest
Kayori		Unisex	Graceful, delicate, enchanting
Kazuhiro		Boy	Peaceful, intelligent, respected
Kazuma		Boy	Peaceful and harmonious
Kazuto		Unisex	Harmony or peaceful
Kei		Unisex	Square jewel; Blessing; Wise; Respect; Excellence
Keigo		Unisex	Respectful, honorable, polite
Keisuke		Boy	Strength, determined, victorious
Keito		Unisex	Arrow or blessed child
Kenjiro		Boy	Strong, intelligent, honorable
Kenshin		Boy	Sword saint
Kenta		Unisex	Strong, spirited, courageous

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