Names inspired by nature continue to gain popularity in the English speaking world. Many such names are common words, but they are not typically in the English name lexicon; for example, Sage, Meadow, River, etc. On the other hand, in the Japanese name lexicon there is almost no end to nature-themed and inspired baby names.
From botanical to geological, lots of Japanese names reflect nature in their meanings. Nature itself is beautiful and resilient, which is why many parents choose baby names related to nature. In Japan a name is sometimes chosen because its meaning is something that the parents hope will be true of their child in their life. The following charts show common girl Japanese names related to nature. They are divided up by subjects such as plants, sky, ocean, etc.
Japanese Baby Names for Girls related to Flowers and Plants
The following floral names are for parents who wish that their baby will be as noble, beautiful, and loved by everyone as a flower.
| English | Kanji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ayaka | 彩花 | 彩 means beautiful colors and 花 means flower |
| Hana | 花 | Flower |
| Ayame | 彩芽 | 彩 means beautiful colors and 芽 means blade of grass. |
| Umeno | 梅乃 | 梅 means plum and 乃 is only used at the end of names and doesn’t contribute to the meaning. |
| Kyoko | 梗子 | 梗 means branches of trees and 子 means child. |
| Sakura | 咲来 | 咲 means flower blossom and smile. 来 means to come next. |
| Chiaki | 千菊 | 千 means thousand and 菊 meanschrysanthemum. |
| Saran | 紗蘭 | 紗 means muslin and 蘭 means orchid. |
| Risa | 里咲 | 里 means hometown and 咲 means blossom and smile. |
| Karin | 花梨 | 花 means flower and 梨 means Japanese pear. |
| Sumire | 菫玲 | 菫 means violet and 玲 means the sound of jade. |
| Yuri | 百合 | 百合 means lily |
| Rena | 伶菜 | 伶 means clever and 菜 means field mustard. |
| Mona | 桃奈 | 桃 means peach and 奈 means red apple. |
| Nana | 奈菜 | 奈 means Chinese pear and 菜 means field mustard. |
| Anri | 杏里 | 杏 means apricot and 里 means hometown. |
| Shino | 梓乃 | 梓 means catalpa and 乃 is only used at the end of names and doesn’t contribute to the meaning. |
Japanese Baby Names for Girls related to Light
Words relating to light describe a person full of vitality who can light up the world around them. Parents often pick light names with hopes that their baby will grow up to be a person who has ambition and never loses their shine. Also they wish that they will become a source of hope for the people around them.
| English | Kanji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Asuka | 明香 | 明 means light and 香 means fragrance. |
| Akari | 明璃 | 明 means light and 璃 means crystal. |
| Akina | 明奈 | 明 means light and 奈 means Chinese pear. |
| Harumi | 晴美 | 晴 means sunny and 美 means beautiful. |
| Koharu | 心晴 | 心 means heart and 晴 means sunny. |
| Sae | 冴映 | 冴 means vivid and 映 means shine. |
| Saki | 彩姫 | 彩 means beautiful colors and 姫 means queen. |
| Tsukino | 月乃 | 月 means moon and 乃 is only used at the end of names and doesn’t contribute to the meaning. |
| Haruka | 晴香 | 晴 means sunny and 香 means fragrance. |
| Harumi | 晴美 | 晴 means sunny and 美 means beautiful. |
| Hikari | 光莉 | 光 means light and 莉 means jasmine. |
| Hina | 陽奈 | 陽 means sun and 奈 means Chinese pear. |
| Miki | 美輝 | 美 means beautiful and 輝 means shine. |
| Nene | 寧々 | 寧 means calm and 々 means that the previous kanji is repeated. It is common at the end of names. |
Japanese Baby Names for Girls related to Wind
The wind blows wherever it pleases, it emits an image of freedom and open-mindedness that is not tied to any one place. Parents who give their child such a name wish for them to have an honest and flexible mind that is not attached to one way of thinking or one set of values. The wind is a reminder of the changing of the seasons. Since ancient times, people have known that the seasons have changed by feeling the scent, light, and temperature of the seasons carried by the wind. Kanji for wind can mean a person who loves nature and has a rich sensitivity to change.
| English | Kanji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Miyuu | 美風 | 美 means beautiful and 風 means wind. |
| Fuka | 風香 | 風 means wind and 香 means fragrance. |
| Ibuki | 衣吹 | 衣 means clothes and 吹 means blow. |
| Ruka | 流花 | 流 means flow of water and 花 means flower. |
| Satsuki | 颯希 | 颯 means the sound of the wind blowing and 希 means hope. |
| Nagisa | 凪沙 | 凪 means calming of the wind and waves, 沙 means fine sand on the beach. |
| Miu | 己羽 | 己 means myself and 羽 means feather. |
| Kohane | 瑚羽 | 瑚 means coral and 羽 means feather. |
| Suzuka | 涼風 | 涼 means cool and 風 means wind. |
| Rika | 理楓 | 理 means be logical and 楓 means maple. |
| Miran | 美嵐 | 美 means beautiful and 嵐 means storm. |
| Mai | 舞 | Dancing |
| Fuka | 風花 | 風 means wind and 花 means flower. |
| Kiyoka | 清風 | 清 means clean and pure, 風 means wind. |
Japanese Baby Names for Girls related to the Sea
The word “sea” brings to mind images of summer sunshine and blue skies. Oceans occupy about 70% of the earth’s surface area. As a result of the ocean’s size and depth, we can imagine “gentleness” and “receptiveness” in the “ocean”. The ocean touches and connects all the continents of the earth. For this reason, many people name their children after the sea in hopes that they will become people who will be active on an international scale.
| English | Kanji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Umika | 海荷 | 海 means sea and 荷 means cargo. |
| Natsumi | 夏海 | 夏 means summer and 海 means sea. |
| Seiha | 青波 | 青 means blue and 波 means ocean waves |
| Kaho | 香帆 | 香 means fragrance and 帆 means sail. |
| Honami | 穂波 | 穂 means ear of plant and 波 means ocean waves. |
| Shiori | 汐莉 | 汐 means the ebb and flow of the sea, and 莉 means jasmine. |
| Mishio | 美潮 | 美 means beautiful and 潮 means tide. |
| Nagi | 凪 | Calming of the wind and waves. |
| Saaya | 砂綾 | 砂 means sand and 綾 means patterned silk fabric. |
| Sena | 瀬南 | 瀬 means shallow river and 南 means south. |
| Namie | 波恵 | 波 means ocean waves and 恵 means enlightenment. |
| Emi | 江美 | 江 means bay and 美 means beautiful. |
| Yuka | 汐夏 | 汐 means the ebb and flow of the sea, and 夏 means summer. |
| Mio | 澪 | A waterway or channel. |
| Harumi | 晴海 | 晴 means sunny and 海 means sea. |
| Nozomi | 望海 | 望 means hope and 海 means sea. |
| Mana | 真凪 | 真 means truth and 凪 means calming of the wind and waves. |
Japanese Baby Names for Girls related to Mountains
About 70% of Japan is covered with mountains and thick forests. Magnificent mountains are associated with a sense of calm and serenity, as well as a strong image of reaching the summit. Forests are associated with healing and peace of mind, as well as growth and strength of the trees with deep roots. Parents who chose names with associations to mountains wish for a child who has a goal and strives for it as if aiming for the top of a mountain. They might also hope that they are as strong in body and mind as the magnificent mountains.
| English | Kanji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Kei | 景 | Scenery |
| Midori | 緑 | Green |
| Rei | 嶺 | Ridge |
| Keiko | 景子 | 景 means scenery and 子 means child. |
| Aoba | 青葉 | 青 means blue and 葉 means leaf. |
| Aki | 亜樹 | 亜 means the foundation of a building and 樹 means tree. |
| Aya | 亜谷 | 亜 means the foundation of a building and 谷 means valley. |
| Karin | 霞林 | 霞 means afterglow and 林 means woods. |
| Kyoko | 峡子 | 峡 means ravine and 子 means child. |
| Keiko | 渓子 | 渓 means valley and 子 means child. |
| Sawane | 沢音 | 沢 means swamp and 音 means sound. |
| Jyuri | 樹里 | 樹 means tree and 里 means hometown. |
| Takako | 嵩子 | 嵩 means high mountains and 子 means child, |
| Chisa | 千嵯 | 千 means thousand and 嵯 means steep mountains. |
| Misa | 美嵯 | 美 means beautiful and 嵯 means steep mountains. |
| Mineka | 峯花 | 峯 means ridge and 花 means flower. |
| Mirei | 美嶺 | 美 means beautiful and 嶺 means ridge. |
| Reika | 嶺花 | 嶺 means ridge and 花 means flower. |
| Reina | 嶺那 | 嶺 means ridge and 那 means abundant. |
If you’re interested in other baby names, please check our article about 21 Cute Japanese English Baby Name Ideas.