84 Shinto Baby Names With Meanings

Picking a Shinto baby name has never been so easy. Our baby name tool offers a comprehensive collection of Shinto baby names with meanings. Shinto is one of the most followed religious convictions in Japan. It isn’t a religion per se. Its spirituality is based on the Japanese idea of ‘kami,’ which means a divine spirit (1). The followers of Shintoism do not have any holy scriptures in the truest sense, but they do follow Japanese classics like Kojiki and Nihongi. Shinto and Buddhism are very similar to each other. Both address the worldview questions, and both aim to attain salvation. In fact, Shinto did not have a name until Buddhism was introduced in Japan. On the 31st day of the birth of baby boys and the 32nd day of the birth of baby girls, the parents and the grandparents of the child visit a Shinto shrine for the baby naming ceremony. The priest, in between all the prayers, announces the baby’s name. The parents then carry the baby in their arms and bow to the altar. Spirituality, nature, ancestral figures, and cultural heritage inspire the Shinto baby names. These names are usually traditional and represent the connection with Japanese and Buddhist traditions and heritage, which makes them significant and unique. For example, the nameHagrama, which stands for ‘dense forest,’ here the name signifies the importance of living in harmony with nature and highlights qualities like serenity and purity. The nameSora, which means ‘sky’ or ‘heaven,’ symbolizes divine strength and vastness, which are believed to be important concepts in Shinto beliefs. Another nameChouko, which means ‘butterfly child,’ evokes the image of beautiful nature marvels, which connects to the cycle of life celebrated in Shintoism. With such amazing connections and deep-rooted meanings, these Shinto baby names look like a good fit for any baby. Below, we have listed the most common and popular Shinto names for you to select from. Take a look and pick a favorite.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Chizue		Girl	Long life or endurance or durability
Cho		Girl	Butterfly
Chouko		Girl	Butterfly; an insect that feeds on nectar of flowers
Giichi		Boy	Giichi is a male Japanese name. The name means One Rule, The Righteous One.
Gin		Boy	The meaning of th name Gin is Silver.
Ginjiro		Boy	Ginjiro is a Japanese name and means Good Silver.
Gringamore		Boy	Gringamore is a mesculine version of feminine name , which means a person who is not american. Or we can say a person from latin who is settled in america.
Guha		Boy	Guha are deligent natured persons. They work hard but can easily frustrated.
Guillem		Boy	A fearless defender who can do anything to protect his beloved.
Hagrama		Boy	Dense forest, thick woodland area, opaque Jungle
Halbert		Boy	Shining jewel, Dazzling hero
Haleena		Girl	Of the light
Hashan		Boy	Laughter, Lord Chandra (Moon)
Hauba		Girl	Person Individual Soul
Havard		Boy	高顾ardian
Hewitt		Boy	Little smart one
Hilbrand		Boy	Sword used in battles
Hildeth		Girl	She who gives good battle counsel
Huzayma		Boy	He is a firm believer
Jabal		Boy	The one who glides away
Jabez		Boy	Sorrow
Janiett		Girl	Variation of the name Jane meaning God is gracious
Japesa		Boy	Lord of those who recite
Japsher		Boy	A lion
Jennet		Girl	One who is heaven-sent
Jeremi		Boy	It means Jeremy
Jereth		Boy	Blend of jar and jer or gareth
Jorden		Boy	To descend; To flow down
Josephin		Girl	Josephin means May God give
Joshita		Girl	The meaning of hte name is Pleased
Kale		Boy	Kale means Affectionate, Calm
Kalpanath		Boy	The name means Imagination, Idea
Kalvik		Boy	Kalvic means Sparrow
Kana		Girl	Powerful
Kaushik		Boy	Kaushin means the Feeling of Love
Kayilai		Boy	Kayilai means The Place Where God Sivan Resides
Kayliana		Girl	Kaylliana means Pure One, Summer Forest
Kei		Unisex	Square jewel; Blessing; Wise; Respect; Excellence
Sora		Girl	Sky; Conch shell; Heaven; Gravel
Souji		Boy	One who is a general director
Souta		Boy	A sudden sound of the wind; Thick; Great
Subaru		Unisex	One who is uniting. A term that identifies the Pleiaddes star cluster in the constellation Taurus
Sueko		Girl	She who is the youngest child in the family
Suguru		Boy	An eminent person
Suki		Girl	A beloved woman
Sumiko		Girl	She is a beautiful child of goodness
Sumire		Girl	A lovely violet
Sushi		Girl	A Japanese dish of specially prepared vinegared rice.
Suzu		Boy	A man who lives long
Suzuki		Unisex	A common surname in Japan, means bell of wood
Tadaaki		Boy	Faithful light
Tadashi		Boy	Good; Virtous; Loyalty; Devotion
Taichi		Boy	Means a thick or big one
Taiga		Boy	Big; Bud; Gracious
Taiki		Boy	Big, great tree; Full of brightness
Taji		Boy	The yellow and silver color
Taka		Girl	Tall, honorable peregrine
Takahiro		Boy	Abundantly respectful and loving
Takai		Boy	The next world
Takako		Girl	Child who is an aristocrat
Takara		Girl	Beloved jewel; Treasure
Takarra		Girl	Precious item, precious one
Takashi		Boy	Prosperous; Noble
Takato		Boy	Precious measure of exaltation
Takaya		Boy	One who has much respect for someone
Takeo		Boy	Warrior, one who fights for his kingdom
Taki		Girl	Plunging waterfall
Taku		Boy	Young, living just for a little time yet
Takuma		Boy	An open truth
Tamaki		Boy	A Boy who is a true gem
Tamami		Girl	A woman who is a beautiful gem or jewel
Tamashini		Unisex	A soul. One who is very soulful
Tamiko		Girl	A child of great beauty
Tamiqua		Girl	Japanese name meaning "People"
Tamura		Girl	Japanese name meaning rice village
Taney		Girl	Japanese name meaning valley
Taree		Girl	A branch that is bending
Taro		Boy	Great son
Tarou		Boy	A big son
Tatsuo		Girl	A female dragon
Tatsuya		Boy	Sign of the dragon
Taura		Girl	Many lakes or rivers
Teijo		Boy	A righteous Boy
Tetsuya		Boy	An intelligent philosopher

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