Asia is the largest continent and is rich in natural resources. It also has beautiful islands that are close to heaven on earth from white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, surfing spots, and other breathtaking areas. It will be somehow hard to decide where to go next because you’d want to visit all the beautiful spots.
Just like choosing a new one for your baby girl, it’s not easy. Picking a name has no formula to it, but you’d want to name your child the best name.
If you’d want an Asian name for your baby girl and are having a hard time choosing, below is the list of Asian names for girls with meaning which would help you choose. You can choose from Japanese names to Chinese girl names, whichever you prefer.
Japanese Girl Names
Aki, pronounced as AH-kee, is a Japanese girl name which means “Bright, glistening, sparkle”.
Akira, pronounced as A-KEE-RA, is a Japanese neutral name that can be used to name a baby girl or boy. The name means “bright and clear”.
Ayaka, pronounced as A-YA-KA, is from a Japanese name meaning aya “colour” and ka “flower”.
Bashira is another girl name in Japanese that means “Joyful”.
Cho, meaning Butterfly, is of Japanese origin.
Chiaki, pronounced as CHEE-A-KEE, is of Japanese origin which means “thousand wisdom”. The name can also be used for male and female.
Etsuko, meaning “joy, pleased” (etsu) and “child” (ko). The name is of Japanese origin.
Erika, a feminine name which means “Fragrant pear”.
Emi, pronounced as EH-MEE, is a Japanese name meaning (e) “Favour, benefit, or picture, painting” and (mi) “beautiful”.
Fumiko, pronounced as FOO-MEE-KO, is a Japanese name which means (fumi) “literature” and (ko) “child”. The name can also mean (fu) “lotus”, (fu) “wealth”, (mi) “beautiful”, and (ko) “child”.
Himari, pronounced as HEE-MA-REE, is a Japanese name which means (hi) “sunshine” and (mari) “hollyhock”. The name can also mean simply as “Sun”.
Hitomi, pronounced as KHEE-TO-MEE, is a Japanese name which means (hitomi) pupil of the eye. The name can also mean (hito) “history” and (mi) “beautiful”.
Kiara, a Japanese girl’s name which means “fortunate”.
Kagami, pronounced as KAH-GAH-MEE, is a Japanese girl’s name which could mean “mirror or reflection in the mirror”.
Kaiya, pronounced as K-IE-y-AH, is a Japanese feminine name which means “forgiveness”.
Kana, pronounced as KA-NA, is a Japanese feminine name which means (ka) “incense, perfume”, (ka) “excellent, beautiful”, (ka) “increase”, (ka) “flower”. (ka) “summer”, (na) “vegetables, green”.
Kasumi, pronounced as KA-SOO-MEE, is a Japanese feminine name which means “mist”. The name can also mean (ka) “flower, blossom”, (sumi) “clear, pure”.
Kiyoko, pronounced as KyEE-YO-KO, is a Japanese feminine name which means (kiyo) “clear, pure, clean”, (kiyo) “holy”, and (ko) “child”.
Mio, pronounced as MEE-O, is a Japanese feminine name which means (mi) “beautiful”, (o) “cherry blossom” or (o) “thread”.
Miyu, pronounced as MEE-YO, is a Japanese feminine name which means (mi) “beautiful” or (mi) “fruit, good result, truth” and combined with (yu) “excellence, gentleness, superiority” or (yu) “tie,bind” or (yu) “evening”.
Nozomi, a Japanese feminine name which means (nozo) “hope”, (mi) “fruit”, or (mi) “beautiful”. The name can also mean (nozomi) “wish, desire, hope, or (nozo) “hope” and (mi) “sea”.
Natsu, pronounced as NA-TSOO, is a neutral Japanese name which means “summer”.
Reiko, pronounced as REH-EE-KO, is a Japanese feminine name which means (rei) “lovely, graceful, beautiful”, (rei) “the sound of jewels”, (rei) “courtesy”, (rei) “ceremony”, or (rei) “good, law”, and (ko) “child”.
Tomo, pronounced as TO-mo, is a Japanese feminine which means “knowledgeable”.
Yuna, pronounced as YUN-A, is a Japanese feminine name which means “gentle and kind-hearted”.
Yumi, pronounced as YOO-MEE, is a Japanese feminine name which means (yumi) “archery bow”. The name can also mean (yu) “reason, cause”, “friend”, and combined with (mi) “beautiful”.
Chinese Girl Names
Ai, ia Chinese feminine name which means “love and affection”.
Alix, a Chinese feminine name which means “dignified”.
Bai, a Chinese feminine name which means “being crystal clear”.
Bo, a Chinese feminine name which means “precoius”.
Chang, a Chinese feminine name which means “being free”.
Chow, a Chinese feminine name which means “summertime”.
Fenfang, a Chinese feminine name which means “fragrant”.
Huan, a Chinese feminine name which means “happiness”.
Huifang, a Chinese feminine name which means “being kind”.
Jin, a Chinese feminine name which means “gold”.
Jun, a Chinese feminine name which means “truth”.
LiMei, a Chinese feminine name which means “pretty plum flower”.
Lifen, a Chinese feminine name which means “gorgeous fragrance”.
Meili, a Chinese feminine name which means “beautiful”.
Ming Yue, a Chinese feminine name which means “bright moon”.
Na, a Chinese feminine name which means “smooth and elegant”.
Ting, a Chinese feminine name which means “graceful”.
Xia, a Chinese feminine name which means “sunrise/sunset glow”.
Yin, a Chinese feminine name which means “silver”.
Indian Girl Names
Sarojini, an Indian origin name for girls which means “inside the lotus”.
Shresth, an Indian origin name for girls which means “the best among all children”.
Suravi, an Indian origin name for girls which means “the sun”.
Upma, an Indian origin name for girls which means “the best”.
Viet Girl Names
Xuan, a Vietnamese feminine name which means “springtime”.
Tuyen, a Vietnamese feminine name which means “snow”.
Thanh, a Vietnamese feminine name which means “bright blue”.
Thao, a Vietnamese feminine name which means “respectful to parents”.
Common Asian Names For Girls
Alina/Elina, the meaning of these names is “bright and beautiful”.
Aanya/Anya, the meaning of these names is “shines bright at night time, giving light to others”.
Kaoru is a common Japanese name which means “fragrance”.
Kiran, a common name in Sanskrit which means the meaning of this name is “sun’s rays or beam of light”
Unique Asian Names For Girls
For this category, the names below are the unique Asian names.
Ting, a Chinese name.
Mei, a Chinese name.
Yon, a Korean name for Lotus blossom.
Yeo, a Korean name for mild.
Akira, a Japanese name.
Hisa, a Japanese name for mystical.
Vanna, a Cambodian name for golden.