About Jap Name Generator

Jap Name Generator helps you discover authentic Japanese names — instantly, for free, right in your browser.

What we do

Every name we generate is a real Japanese name with verified kanji and meaning — not made-up sounds. Each result shows the name in romaji, kanji, hiragana, a phonetic pronunciation guide, and its English meaning, following traditional Japanese order (family name first).

Our name data

Our curated dataset includes 45 authentic surnames and over 140 given names — modern favourites, traditional classics, anime-inspired names, and historical feudal-era names. Each entry carries verified kanji, hiragana reading, phonetic hint, meaning, gender, style, era, and a per-kanji meaning breakdown. Combined, that's thousands of unique name combinations.

Why we built it

Writers, roleplayers, anime fans and parents all need name inspiration. Most generators either make up fake-sounding names or bury the meaning. We built a fast, clean tool that shows you the real meaning behind every name — because in Japanese, the kanji is the name.

No AI, no limits

We don't use AI to generate names — every name is curated and verified. The generator runs entirely in your browser: no signup, no waiting, no daily limits, no data sent anywhere.

Try it — generate a Japanese name now. Or explore our Japanese name blog for meaning guides and name lists.