Japanese names starting with V
Why no Japanese names start with V, and the B names to look at instead.
Japanese has no V sound in its native words or names. Foreign words with V are usually written with B, so names you might expect under V belong under B.
文一
BunichiBoy · 文 writing + 一 one
Names starting with Bu-
1 name. Bu- is most often written 文 (writing).
How B names are written
Japanese names are chosen for their kanji as much as their sound. These are the kanji that most often begin a B name, counting every spelling on this page.
| Kanji | Meaning | Spellings |
|---|---|---|
| 文 | writing, literature | 1 |
Questions
What is a popular Japanese boy name starting with B?
Bunichi (文一) is one of the best-known: 文 writing + 一 one. 4 notable people.
Are there any Japanese names that start with V?
Japanese has no V sound in its native words or names. Foreign words with V are usually written with B, so names you might expect under V belong under B.