Hi, Junko from Japan here! Moon says TSUKI in Japanese. Other than TSUKI, the Kanji symbol for the moon can be read as GETSU, GATSU, and ZUKI. But I don’t recommend using them directly as a name since that sounds bizarre and unnatural for Japanese names. Instead, I want to offer some other popular Japanese names that include moon-related sounds.
Here are 6 beautiful Japanese names that can have the moon symbol in their spellings. I carefully selected them so that each name sounds natural as Japanese words and has a beautiful meaning.
I’ve seen many strange names introduced as “Japanese origin names” and most of them didn’t make sense. Don’t worry, I promise every name here is a meaningful Japanese name with proper sounds and Kanji combinations.
The Japanese language can give different meanings to one name by using different Kanji combinations. Though you may not need Kanji characters, I think the meaning behind the names will help you to find the best name for your little girl.
The List of Japanese Girl Names with MOON Sounds
HAZUKI
Meaning: leaf moon, summer
This HA symbol stands for “leaf” and gives fresh and lively impressions like green leaves. Also, HAZUKI means August in the ancient Japanese calendar. So this one will be a perfect name for a baby girl who was born in the summer.
MITSUKI or MIZUKI
Meaning: beautiful moon
The first letter means beautiful and it’s one of the most popular Kanji symbols for Japanese girls’ names. You can read it in two ways: MITSUKI and MIZUKI. Both are popular names for girls in Japan. The meaning stays the same no matter which reading you choose.
Meaning: auspicious moon, good omen moon
This one can be also read as both MITSUKI and MIZUKI. The first Kanji letter symbolizes a good luck omen and is commonly used for girls’ names.
NATSUKI
Meaning: fruitful moon
The NA symbol originally represents a tree that bears big fruits and means a red apple tree (a kind of quince) in Japanese. Since the NA sound is cute and the shape of the symbol is beautiful, it’s one of the most popular characters for female names.
Meaning: canola flower moon, yellow field moon
This NA Kanji letter originally means edible leaves. But when used for names, it reminds us of canola flowers and gives a lovely impression. Lovely little yellow flowers are the symbol of the spring season! Like the first NA symbol, this one is also very popular for girls’ names. I think this Kanji combination would be an excellent choice for a girl born in the spring.
Meaning: summer moon
The Japanese word NATSU means summer. Therefore the Kanji for summer and its sound NATSU is popular for Japanese babies born in the summer season. It provides positive and bright impressions while the Kanji for the moon is feminine.
SATSUKI
Meaning: May moon
The word SATSUKI stands for May in the ancient Japanese calendar. It means “the month of azalea” since azalea flowers bloom in May in Japan. The months in the ancient calendar are all named after the symbolic beauty of nature for each month.
This concept is still living in Japanese culture, and the old months’ names such as HAZUKI and SATSUKI are loved as beautiful names for girls.
YUZUKI
Meaning: bond moon, connection moon
The name YUZUKI is one of the most popular Japanese girl names in recent years. You can give different meanings by choosing different Kanji combinations for the name.
This YU means to connect something. Japanese parents use this character hoping that the girl will be blessed with meeting good people.
Meaning: bow-like moon
The Japanese language sometimes compares the moon with the shape of bows. This YU symbol stands for bows and the entire Kanji combination reminds us of the crescent. It’s a name that describes the beauty of the moon.
For your information, the crescent moon says MIKAZUKI in Japanese. It’s an elegant word but is not a good choice for a person’s name. If you want to use it for a child’s name, omitting the first MI and using KAZUKI makes a beautiful name for a female.
Meaning: Yuzu moon, Japanese citrus moon
This YU represents Japanese citrus YUZU. It’s a popular Kanji symbol for girls’ names since it can make a sweet name.
Do You Have a Name for the Full Moon?
The full moon says MANGETSU in Japanese. The word isn’t suitable for a person’s name, and you can’t use it as is for a name. Instead, I offer a name NOZOMI that can have the meaning of the moon.
Meaning: full moon, hope
The old Japanese called MANGETSU MOCHIZUKI, and we have the first name MOCHIZUKI. The MOCHI symbol can be read as NOZOMI and it’s loved as a gender-neutral name you can use for both boys and girls.
Do You Have a Goddess of the Moon in Japanese Mythology?
A moon god is a man in Japanese myth. His name is TSUKUYOMI or TSUKIYOMI. It’s a cool name but is uncommon for a person’s name.
When it comes to the moon, we have a folktale of KAGUYA, a beautiful princess from the moon. An old couple found a little child sleeping in a bamboo tree. She grew up to be a beautiful princess and was called KAGUYA HIME (princes Kaguya). But the envoys from the moon came and took her to the moon.
The name KAGUYA is possible. However, it sounds a bit bizarre. If it’s not for the Japanese but for foreign people, it may be acceptable.
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