Japanese baby names are not something that we hear a lot of in the US today. They are growing in numbers and becoming more popular but it seems that more often in the US even Japanese families are opting for traditional American names. These twelve Japanese names are perfect choices if you’d like to add a little culture and flare to your child’s life without offering too much.

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1. Zinan

If you have an older son and giving birth to your second son you might want to consider the name Zinan. Not only is the name cool to say but it means “second son” which is a very literal meaning that you can share with your child.

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