Japanese names starting with X
Why no Japanese names start with X, and the S names to look at instead.
Japanese romanisation does not use X. Names that might start with an X sound in English begin with S or Z in Japanese.
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Names starting with Sa-
8 names. Sa- is most often written 咲 (to bloom), 紗 (thin silk), 彩 (colour).
Names starting with Sho-
5 names. Sho- is most often written 正 (right), 昌 (prosperous), 将 (general).
Names starting with So-
5 names. So- is most often written 颯 (swift), 蒼 (blue), 奏 (to play music).
Names starting with Shi-
2 names. Shi- is most often written 茂 (lush), 繁 (thriving), 静 (quiet).
Names starting with Su-
2 names. Su- is most often written 翠 (jade green), 進 (to advance), 晋 (to advance).
Names starting with Se-
2 names. Se- is most often written 節 (season), 世 (world), 聖 (holy).
How S names are written
Japanese names are chosen for their kanji as much as their sound. These are the kanji that most often begin a S name, counting every spelling on this page. 13 of these names are popular today, and 10 are classics from before 1990.
| Kanji | Meaning | Spellings |
|---|---|---|
| 咲 | to bloom | 11 |
| 正 | right, correct | 9 |
| 颯 | swift, sound of the wind | 8 |
| 蒼 | blue, deep green | 8 |
| 紗 | thin silk | 8 |
| 将 | general, leader | 6 |
| 昌 | prosperous, bright | 6 |
| 昭 | bright, shining | 5 |
Questions
What is a popular Japanese girl name starting with S?
Sakura (さくら) is one of the best-known: . Popular now · best No. 1.
What is a popular Japanese boy name starting with S?
Shō (翔) is one of the best-known: 翔 to soar. Popular now · best No. 1.
Which S names sound old-fashioned in Japan?
Names that were popular before 1990 and have since dropped out of the rankings, such as Sachiko, Shigeru, Saburō, Shizuko, now sound like names of parents and grandparents.
Are there any Japanese names that start with X?
Japanese romanisation does not use X. Names that might start with an X sound in English begin with S or Z in Japanese.