Asian baby names
Names tagged with “Asian” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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24 names
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- Kirin
Japanese
84Kirin refers to a legendary hooved chimerical creature in Japanese and Chinese mythology, often depicted as a benevolent omen of good fortune and prosperity.
- Maika
Japanese
84Beautiful flower or ocean; composed of kanji elements mai (舞, dance/elegance) or mai (毎, every) combined with ka (香, fragrance/flower).
- Kaisan
Sanskrit
84Japanese name meaning 'ocean' (kai) combined with 'birth' (san). Associated with water, fluidity, and new beginnings.
- Naoki
Japanese
84Naoki typically combines kanji meaning 'honest/sincere' (nao) with 'tree/wood' (ki), symbolizing a straightforward, grounded nature rooted in strength.
- Nam
English
74From Vietnamese meaning 'south'. A common given name in Vietnam, often symbolizing direction and geographical identity.
- Dang
English
62From Vietnamese, a common surname and given name. In Vietnamese culture, 'Dang' can reference nobility or relate to celestial elements.
- Meisa
Japanese
62Meaning varies by kanji used; commonly 'beautiful' or 'graceful' with various second characters creating compounds like 'clear flower' or 'beautiful sand'
- Yoon
Korean
62Yoon is a Korean surname and given name. As a given name, it often carries meanings related to 'allow,' 'consent,' or 'justice' depending on the hanja characters used.
- Maianh
English
42Combination name likely meaning 'jade' or 'peaceful' with 'anh' (brother/sibling term used affectionately). Vietnamese feminine given name with poetic sensibility.
- Binh
English
42Peace or calm. A common Vietnamese name often given to bring tranquility and stability to the child's life.
- Khanh
English
42A Vietnamese name, often used for both genders. Khanh can mean 'auspicious' or relate to qualities of brightness and clarity in Vietnamese tradition.
- Hanae
Japanese
42Typically written with kanji meaning 'flower' (花) and 'sound/harmony' (音/音), or 'blossom' and 'graceful'. Conveys natural beauty and melodic elegance.
- Lalisa
English
42Beauty in Thai; also a modern name blending 'La' (meaning beautiful or graceful) with 'Lisa', gaining popularity through global pop culture.
- Quang
English
42From Vietnamese meaning 'bright' or 'clear', often associated with light and clarity. A common given name in Vietnam.
- Taemin
Korean
42Tae means 'great' or 'exalted'; Min means 'clever' or 'quick'. Together suggesting a person of great intellect and capability.
- Tuan
English
42From Sino-Vietnamese meaning 'complete' or 'whole'. Common Vietnamese given name often used in combination with family names.
- Kwon
Korean
42A Korean family name, one of the most common surnames in Korea. Often used as a given name as well, with meanings varying by hanja characters used.
- Nakai
Japanese
40A name with roots in Japanese culture, often written with kanji meaning 'middle' or 'fragrant' depending on character selection.
- Thang
English
40A common Vietnamese surname and given name, often used as a standalone given name in English-speaking contexts. Meaning varies by character composition in Vietnamese.
- Khang
English
40Vietnamese name traditionally associated with strength and health. Khang conveys robustness and well-being in Vietnamese culture.
- Jian
Chinese
40From Chinese characters meaning 'healthy' or 'strong' (健), or 'build/establish' (建). Common in contemporary Chinese naming.
- Jimin
Korean
40Often composed of characters meaning 'wisdom' or 'cleverness' (지) combined with '민' meaning 'quick' or 'clever.' Exact meaning depends on hanja characters used.
- Yen
Chinese
28From Chinese meaning 'swallow' (bird) or 'gorgeous'; also Japanese currency unit symbolizing value and exchange.
- Thanh
English
10Means 'clear' or 'pure' in Vietnamese, often associated with clarity, brightness, and spiritual purity
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
