Looking for samurai names? You are in the right place. This page lists 872 samurai names with meanings and origins.
Every name below is free to use. Browse the full list, check the meanings, and pick the one that fits your story, game, baby, pet or brand.
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Table of Contents
- What Are Samurai Names?
- Top 10 Samurai Names
- Male Samurai Names
- Female Samurai Names
- Dark Samurai Names
- Evil Samurai Names
- Badass Samurai Names
- Samurai Names For Boys
- Samurai Names For Girls
- Unique Samurai Names
- Samurai Names Ideas
- Best Samurai Names
- Rare Samurai Names
- Beautiful Samurai Names
- Powerful Samurai Names
- Trendy Samurai Names
- Short Samurai Names
- Complete List of Samurai Names
- How to Choose the Perfect Samurai Names
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Are Samurai Names?
samurai names are invented names for elves, dragons, wizards and other fantasy characters. They appear in novels like The Lord of the Rings, games like Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft, and countless indie stories. A good fantasy name sounds like it belongs to its world — melodic for elves, harsh for orcs, ancient for dragons.
Top 10 Samurai Names
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Botangamaro | peony myself | Yamato |
| Harunomoto | spring origin | Yamato |
| Fujisuke | wisteria helper | Yamato |
| Inazumagatakehiko | lightning bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Morinotomo | forest companion | Yamato |
| Natsuyoshi | summer good | Yamato |
| Oozoraganobu | vast sky trust | Yamato |
| Ryutaro | dragon first son | Yamato |
| Ryusaburo | dragon third son | Yamato |
| Hikarinhide | light excellent | Yamato |
Male Samurai Names
A boy’s name should feel bold and lasting. These male samurai names hit the mark. Scroll through and take your pick.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Fujinotaro | wisteria first son | Yamato |
| Shirotora | white tiger | Yamato |
| Fuyuntomo | winter companion | Yamato |
| Kengaken | sword sword | Yamato |
| Natsugaken | summer sword | Yamato |
| Tsukitora | moon tiger | Yamato |
| Tsukintake | moon bamboo | Yamato |
| Kagetake | shadow bamboo | Yamato |
| Shironomasa | white just | Yamato |
| Hononomaro | flame myself | Yamato |
| Natsugatake | summer bamboo | Yamato |
| Akannobu | crimson trust | Yamato |
| Hanahide | flower excellent | Yamato |
| Hanansuke | flower helper | Yamato |
| Akanyoshiro | crimson good son | Yamato |
| Kennomaro | sword myself | Yamato |
| Akagaken | crimson sword | Yamato |
| Toraganobu | tiger trust | Yamato |
| Fujinntake | wind god bamboo | Yamato |
| Botanntakehiko | peony bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Taketaka | bamboo noble | Yamato |
| Kuronmaro | black myself | Yamato |
| Botannokatsu | peony victory | Yamato |
| Arashinken | storm sword | Yamato |
| Hanayoshi | flower good | Yamato |
| Seijigoro | justice fifth son | Yamato |
| Tadashinosuke | loyal helper | Yamato |
| Fujinyoshi | wisteria good | Yamato |
| Iwanken | rock sword | Yamato |
| Seijiyoshi | justice good | Yamato |
| Takagataka | hawk noble | Yamato |
| Tsukinkatsu | moon victory | Yamato |
| Honotora | flame tiger | Yamato |
| Natsugasuke | summer helper | Yamato |
| Shironoken | white sword | Yamato |
| Kawanshiro | river fourth son | Yamato |
| Inazumanotakehiko | lightning bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Fuyumaro | winter myself | Yamato |
| Kawagagoro | river fifth son | Yamato |
| Ookamintaka | wolf noble | Yamato |
| Hanandai | flower great | Yamato |
| Arashihiro | storm wide | Yamato |
| Akitaka | autumn noble | Yamato |
| Tsukisaburo | moon third son | Yamato |
| Yamisaburo | darkness third son | Yamato |
Female Samurai Names
Female samurai names feel soft and graceful. They suit daughters, heroines, and gentle characters. Pick the one that feels right for her.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Yamatogaumi | great harmony sea | Yamato |
| Tsubakinao | camellia honest | Yamato |
| Yamatogako | great harmony child | Yamato |
| Fuyunoko | winter child | Yamato |
| Shironyuri | white lily | Yamato |
| Akiyuki | autumn snow | Yamato |
| Tadashinhime | loyal princess | Yamato |
| Inazumagaren | lightning lotus | Yamato |
| Fujinhoshi | wisteria star | Yamato |
| Akaren | crimson lotus | Yamato |
| Soranmi | sky beauty | Yamato |
| Shirogakaze | white wind | Yamato |
| Kawagaayame | river iris | Yamato |
| Tsukigayo | moon generation | Yamato |
| Inazumannao | lightning honest | Yamato |
| Hanagane | flower sound | Yamato |
| Fuyugane | winter sound | Yamato |
| Tsubakinyo | camellia generation | Yamato |
| Botannohoshi | peony star | Yamato |
| Natsunhana | summer flower | Yamato |
| Arashinokiku | storm chrysanthemum | Yamato |
| Morihoshi | forest star | Yamato |
| Natsugatsuki | summer moon | Yamato |
| Kuroko | black child | Yamato |
| Takanoho | hawk sail | Yamato |
| Ryugaho | dragon sail | Yamato |
| Kagesumire | shadow violet | Yamato |
| Rengatsuki | lotus moon | Yamato |
| Seijinosumire | justice violet | Yamato |
| Akagasaki | crimson blossom | Yamato |
| Hoshigasumire | star violet | Yamato |
| Oozoragaka | vast sky fragrance | Yamato |
| Raidengami | thunder god beauty | Yamato |
| Rengami | lotus beauty | Yamato |
| Akinoka | autumn fragrance | Yamato |
| Shironko | white child | Yamato |
| Kagehime | shadow princess | Yamato |
| Honoyo | flame generation | Yamato |
| Hoshigaho | star sail | Yamato |
| Inazumakiku | lightning chrysanthemum | Yamato |
| Takenyuki | bamboo snow | Yamato |
| Shirosumire | white violet | Yamato |
| Akagaumi | crimson sea | Yamato |
| Tadashigaran | loyal orchid | Yamato |
| Kenkiku | sword chrysanthemum | Yamato |
Dark Samurai Names
Dark samurai names carry mystery and power. They sound shadowy, bold, and intense. Made for villains, warriors, and night souls.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Deadetide | dread high tide | Piratical |
| Anchorahand | steadfast deckhand | Piratical |
| Barnacleadog | crusty sea dog | Piratical |
| Brineepatch | briny eye patch | Piratical |
| Deadymutiny | dread mutiny | Piratical |
| Mutinyomutiny | mutinous mutiny | Piratical |
| Galeejaw | gale iron jaw | Piratical |
| Daggeretooth | dagger gold tooth | Piratical |
| Tideohand | tidal deckhand | Piratical |
| Madespark | wild powder spark | Piratical |
| Tarepeg | tar peg leg | Piratical |
| Flintogrog | flint grog | Piratical |
| Pearleparrot | pearl parrot | Piratical |
| Taracrow | tar crow’s nest | Piratical |
| Jollyepatch | merry eye patch | Piratical |
| Cutlassyshot | blade cannon shot | Piratical |
| Stormtooth | stormy gold tooth | Piratical |
| Fogbeard | foggy bearded one | Piratical |
| Stormygrim | stormy grim fate | Piratical |
| Madywreck | wild shipwreck | Piratical |
| Rumyhand | drunken deckhand | Piratical |
| Tareshot | tar cannon shot | Piratical |
| Ironybeard | iron bearded one | Piratical |
| Mermaidoblade | mermaid cutlass blade | Piratical |
| Jollyodog | merry sea dog | Piratical |
| Bloodyejaw | bloodied iron jaw | Piratical |
| Blackadog | dark sea dog | Piratical |
| Flintblade | flint cutlass blade | Piratical |
| Barnacleapatch | crusty eye patch | Piratical |
| Galeyhook | gale hooked hand | Piratical |
| Castawayygrog | castaway grog | Piratical |
| Saltebeard | salty bearded one | Piratical |
| Sharkbaitatooth | doomed gold tooth | Piratical |
| Mutinyypeg | mutinous peg leg | Piratical |
| Tarawolf | tar sea wolf | Piratical |
| Tideehook | tidal hooked hand | Piratical |
| Daggeroroger | dagger jolly roger | Piratical |
| Cutlasspeg | blade peg leg | Piratical |
| Pearlogrim | pearl grim fate | Piratical |
| Krakenyfist | kraken iron fist | Piratical |
| Coralyleg | coral peg leg | Piratical |
| Reefyhand | reef deckhand | Piratical |
| Blackbones | dark old bones | Piratical |
| Stormostorm | stormy raging storm | Piratical |
| Bilgeegrim | bilge grim fate | Piratical |
Evil Samurai Names
Looking for samurai names? You are in the right place. Here are top choices with meanings.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Kawaryu | river dragon | Yamato |
| Fujinryu | wisteria dragon | Yamato |
| Rennokatsu | lotus victory | Yamato |
| Fujinsaburo | wind god third son | Yamato |
| Fujishiro | wisteria fourth son | Yamato |
| Shirotaro | white first son | Yamato |
| Tsubakinhide | camellia excellent | Yamato |
| Hanataro | flower first son | Yamato |
| Yamatogahei | great harmony soldier | Yamato |
| Yukigahide | snow excellent | Yamato |
| Tsukintaka | moon noble | Yamato |
| Ryudai | dragon great | Yamato |
| Oozoranomaro | vast sky myself | Yamato |
| Ookamimasa | wolf just | Yamato |
| Fujinshige | wind god luxuriant | Yamato |
| Takagaryu | hawk dragon | Yamato |
| Torayoshi | tiger good | Yamato |
| Yamatononobu | great harmony trust | Yamato |
| Iwagakatsu | rock victory | Yamato |
| Inazumahei | lightning soldier | Yamato |
| Tsubakigataro | camellia first son | Yamato |
| Hikaritomo | light companion | Yamato |
| Kazentakehiko | wind bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Fujinsuke | wisteria helper | Yamato |
| Yamatonoyoshi | great harmony good | Yamato |
| Yamatonoshiro | great harmony fourth son | Yamato |
| Toranmasa | tiger just | Yamato |
| Natsunhide | summer excellent | Yamato |
| Fujingayoshiro | wind god good son | Yamato |
| Akanjiro | crimson second son | Yamato |
| Hanangoro | flower fifth son | Yamato |
| Akigagoro | autumn fifth son | Yamato |
| Toranomaro | tiger myself | Yamato |
| Umigahei | sea soldier | Yamato |
| Tsukinjiro | moon second son | Yamato |
| Inazumantake | lightning bamboo | Yamato |
| Fujigashige | wisteria luxuriant | Yamato |
| Botannmasa | peony just | Yamato |
| Akanryu | crimson dragon | Yamato |
| Ryugahide | dragon excellent | Yamato |
| Botangatomo | peony companion | Yamato |
| Hanayoshiro | flower good son | Yamato |
| Kagentora | shadow tiger | Yamato |
| Soranmasa | sky just | Yamato |
| Botangataro | peony first son | Yamato |
Badass Samurai Names
These samurai names are hand-picked for you. Each one has a real meaning. Browse the list and find your favorite.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Renshige | lotus luxuriant | Yamato |
| Tadashiryu | loyal dragon | Yamato |
| Shirogasaburo | white third son | Yamato |
| Ookamigagoro | wolf fifth son | Yamato |
| Oozorataro | vast sky first son | Yamato |
| Kazenoyoshiro | wind good son | Yamato |
| Shirogashiro | white fourth son | Yamato |
| Fujinobu | wisteria trust | Yamato |
| Kenngoro | sword fifth son | Yamato |
| Oozoramaro | vast sky myself | Yamato |
| Tadashiyoshiro | loyal good son | Yamato |
| Toranoryu | tiger dragon | Yamato |
| Natsugayoshi | summer good | Yamato |
| Takantake | hawk bamboo | Yamato |
| Sakuranoryu | cherry blossom dragon | Yamato |
| Oozorangoro | vast sky fifth son | Yamato |
| Yamatojiro | great harmony second son | Yamato |
| Harugamoto | spring origin | Yamato |
| Kagenobu | shadow trust | Yamato |
| Raidentakehiko | thunder god bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Fujinnotora | wind god tiger | Yamato |
| Kurohide | black excellent | Yamato |
| Tsubakigayoshi | camellia good | Yamato |
| Soranojiro | sky second son | Yamato |
| Yaminotake | darkness bamboo | Yamato |
| Shironohei | white soldier | Yamato |
| Fujinnojiro | wind god second son | Yamato |
| Rengashige | lotus luxuriant | Yamato |
| Takentakehiko | bamboo bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Tsukishiro | moon fourth son | Yamato |
| Umintaro | sea first son | Yamato |
| Seijitaka | justice noble | Yamato |
| Kawagajiro | river second son | Yamato |
| Yamigajiro | darkness second son | Yamato |
| Kazenomasa | wind just | Yamato |
| Morihide | forest excellent | Yamato |
| Natsushiro | summer fourth son | Yamato |
| Soranonobu | sky trust | Yamato |
| Morinojiro | forest second son | Yamato |
| Fujinhei | wisteria soldier | Yamato |
| Arashigatake | storm bamboo | Yamato |
| Shironotake | white bamboo | Yamato |
| Kagenshiro | shadow fourth son | Yamato |
| Torantora | tiger tiger | Yamato |
| Shiroshige | white luxuriant | Yamato |
Samurai Names For Boys
Male samurai names sound strong and confident. They suit sons, heroes, and leaders. Pick one with real presence.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Tsukinken | moon sword | Yamato |
| Hikarigahei | light soldier | Yamato |
| Fujintaka | wind god noble | Yamato |
| Umintakehiko | sea bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Rennoken | lotus sword | Yamato |
| Kawanoryu | river dragon | Yamato |
| Arashinohiro | storm wide | Yamato |
| Kawagatora | river tiger | Yamato |
| Shirontaro | white first son | Yamato |
| Uminhei | sea soldier | Yamato |
| Shironosaburo | white third son | Yamato |
| Kentakehiko | sword bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Kagesaburo | shadow third son | Yamato |
| Hikarintomo | light companion | Yamato |
| Uminosaburo | sea third son | Yamato |
| Botangatake | peony bamboo | Yamato |
| Tsubakiganobu | camellia trust | Yamato |
| Toranryu | tiger dragon | Yamato |
| Hoshinyoshi | star good | Yamato |
| Yamitake | darkness bamboo | Yamato |
| Hoshigagoro | star fifth son | Yamato |
| Seijigamoto | justice origin | Yamato |
| Soranmoto | sky origin | Yamato |
| Kagenhiro | shadow wide | Yamato |
| Oozoragakatsu | vast sky victory | Yamato |
| Iwagashige | rock luxuriant | Yamato |
| Iwanmaro | rock myself | Yamato |
| Takamaro | hawk myself | Yamato |
| Moriryu | forest dragon | Yamato |
| Harugataro | spring first son | Yamato |
| Botangashige | peony luxuriant | Yamato |
| Ryutakehiko | dragon bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Arashitake | storm bamboo | Yamato |
| Hononodai | flame great | Yamato |
| Yamigamoto | darkness origin | Yamato |
| Shironoshiro | white fourth son | Yamato |
| Kagehei | shadow soldier | Yamato |
| Fuyugamoto | winter origin | Yamato |
| Torahide | tiger excellent | Yamato |
| Hanaryu | flower dragon | Yamato |
| Tadashinoyoshiro | loyal good son | Yamato |
| Kagenotake | shadow bamboo | Yamato |
| Oozoranotora | vast sky tiger | Yamato |
| Hoshiyoshiro | star good son | Yamato |
| Tadashigamoto | loyal origin | Yamato |
Samurai Names For Girls
Female samurai names feel soft and graceful. They suit daughters, heroines, and gentle characters. Pick the one that feels right for her.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Oozoranhoshi | vast sky star | Yamato |
| Inazumaran | lightning orchid | Yamato |
| Iwanoka | rock fragrance | Yamato |
| Botantsuki | peony moon | Yamato |
| Soranoyo | sky generation | Yamato |
| Ryunmi | dragon beauty | Yamato |
| Yaminhikari | darkness light | Yamato |
| Yamiran | darkness orchid | Yamato |
| Ryugahana | dragon flower | Yamato |
| Takegaka | bamboo fragrance | Yamato |
| Rennone | lotus sound | Yamato |
| Soragayuri | sky lily | Yamato |
| Yamatomi | great harmony beauty | Yamato |
| Fujinyuri | wisteria lily | Yamato |
| Hononsumire | flame violet | Yamato |
| Raidensumire | thunder god violet | Yamato |
| Morinyuki | forest snow | Yamato |
| Sakuranoko | cherry blossom child | Yamato |
| Seijigane | justice sound | Yamato |
| Kennren | sword lotus | Yamato |
| Oozoranone | vast sky sound | Yamato |
| Moriyuki | forest snow | Yamato |
| Kuronne | black sound | Yamato |
| Tsubakiyo | camellia generation | Yamato |
| Inazumanko | lightning child | Yamato |
| Inazumayuki | lightning snow | Yamato |
| Kawanhana | river flower | Yamato |
| Kurogaho | black sail | Yamato |
| Fuyunsumire | winter violet | Yamato |
| Kuronsumire | black violet | Yamato |
| Seijiho | justice sail | Yamato |
| Kurogaka | black fragrance | Yamato |
| Umiyuki | sea snow | Yamato |
| Kenayame | sword iris | Yamato |
| Iwagane | rock sound | Yamato |
| Kagemomiji | shadow maple | Yamato |
| Kazegako | wind child | Yamato |
| Inazumanhime | lightning princess | Yamato |
| Kageyo | shadow generation | Yamato |
| Akinotsuki | autumn moon | Yamato |
| Iwagami | rock beauty | Yamato |
| Hikarinoho | light sail | Yamato |
| Uminoyuri | sea lily | Yamato |
| Takegahoshi | bamboo star | Yamato |
| Shirogasora | white sky | Yamato |
Unique Samurai Names
Looking for samurai names? You are in the right place. Here are top choices with meanings.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Natsushige | summer luxuriant | Yamato |
| Fuyunotora | winter tiger | Yamato |
| Shironotakehiko | white bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Tsubakigahiro | camellia wide | Yamato |
| Takegataka | bamboo noble | Yamato |
| Takantaka | hawk noble | Yamato |
| Kurogashiro | black fourth son | Yamato |
| Natsunmasa | summer just | Yamato |
| Kageshige | shadow luxuriant | Yamato |
| Inazumanobu | lightning trust | Yamato |
| Akigoro | autumn fifth son | Yamato |
| Yamatotakehiko | great harmony bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Tsubakigatake | camellia bamboo | Yamato |
| Umishiro | sea fourth son | Yamato |
| Shirohei | white soldier | Yamato |
| Yamatontake | great harmony bamboo | Yamato |
| Uminken | sea sword | Yamato |
| Hanaganobu | flower trust | Yamato |
| Fujinmasa | wisteria just | Yamato |
| Kurogamoto | black origin | Yamato |
| Natsunoryu | summer dragon | Yamato |
| Kagegagoro | shadow fifth son | Yamato |
| Tadashigayoshiro | loyal good son | Yamato |
| Soranosuke | sky helper | Yamato |
| Toragamasa | tiger just | Yamato |
| Shironobu | white trust | Yamato |
| Yukinotaro | snow first son | Yamato |
| Raidennomasa | thunder god just | Yamato |
| Kengamoto | sword origin | Yamato |
| Hononosuke | flame helper | Yamato |
| Ookamihiro | wolf wide | Yamato |
| Hoshiryu | star dragon | Yamato |
| Honontaro | flame first son | Yamato |
| Arashinoshige | storm luxuriant | Yamato |
| Kennyoshiro | sword good son | Yamato |
| Soranoken | sky sword | Yamato |
| Haruntake | spring bamboo | Yamato |
| Yamatogahiro | great harmony wide | Yamato |
| Kazenohide | wind excellent | Yamato |
| Kazeyoshi | wind good | Yamato |
| Taketomo | bamboo companion | Yamato |
| Rengamoto | lotus origin | Yamato |
| Fujinnomaro | wind god myself | Yamato |
| Yukihei | snow soldier | Yamato |
| Moriken | forest sword | Yamato |
Samurai Names Ideas
These samurai names are hand-picked for you. Each one has a real meaning. Browse the list and find your favorite.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Yamigashiro | darkness fourth son | Yamato |
| Iwannobu | rock trust | Yamato |
| Soranoyoshiro | sky good son | Yamato |
| Kawashiro | river fourth son | Yamato |
| Tadashigataro | loyal first son | Yamato |
| Yamihide | darkness excellent | Yamato |
| Fujinnosaburo | wind god third son | Yamato |
| Natsunonobu | summer trust | Yamato |
| Toragahei | tiger soldier | Yamato |
| Fujinhiro | wisteria wide | Yamato |
| Oozoranohei | vast sky soldier | Yamato |
| Takanojiro | hawk second son | Yamato |
| Natsunhei | summer soldier | Yamato |
| Morinsuke | forest helper | Yamato |
| Umiken | sea sword | Yamato |
| Kawanomasa | river just | Yamato |
| Rennmasa | lotus just | Yamato |
| Tadashigagoro | loyal fifth son | Yamato |
| Kawanhei | river soldier | Yamato |
| Fuyunoshige | winter luxuriant | Yamato |
| Soratake | sky bamboo | Yamato |
| Ookaminoken | wolf sword | Yamato |
| Raidendai | thunder god great | Yamato |
| Hononryu | flame dragon | Yamato |
| Oozoranomasa | vast sky just | Yamato |
| Tsukigasuke | moon helper | Yamato |
| Ookaminsuke | wolf helper | Yamato |
| Fujigataka | wisteria noble | Yamato |
| Seijiyoshiro | justice good son | Yamato |
| Hononshige | flame luxuriant | Yamato |
| Takasaburo | hawk third son | Yamato |
| Soranomasa | sky just | Yamato |
| Yamiken | darkness sword | Yamato |
| Kennmaro | sword myself | Yamato |
| Raidennotakehiko | thunder god bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Harudai | spring great | Yamato |
| Renntakehiko | lotus bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Morinoken | forest sword | Yamato |
| Hoshintora | star tiger | Yamato |
| Renmaro | lotus myself | Yamato |
| Ookaminomoto | wolf origin | Yamato |
| Fujingaken | wind god sword | Yamato |
| Kagengoro | shadow fifth son | Yamato |
| Kazegatomo | wind companion | Yamato |
| Kawanmoto | river origin | Yamato |
Best Samurai Names
These samurai names are hand-picked for you. Each one has a real meaning. Browse the list and find your favorite.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Moritaka | forest noble | Yamato |
| Tadashinryu | loyal dragon | Yamato |
| Ookaminjiro | wolf second son | Yamato |
| Toranotaka | tiger noble | Yamato |
| Tadashinoshige | loyal luxuriant | Yamato |
| Inazumataro | lightning first son | Yamato |
| Inazumatomo | lightning companion | Yamato |
| Renntake | lotus bamboo | Yamato |
| Fuyunyoshiro | winter good son | Yamato |
| Ookamihei | wolf soldier | Yamato |
| Kazetake | wind bamboo | Yamato |
| Morinyoshiro | forest good son | Yamato |
| Arashinobu | storm trust | Yamato |
| Tsubakintake | camellia bamboo | Yamato |
| Fuyunobu | winter trust | Yamato |
| Fujinnoyoshiro | wind god good son | Yamato |
| Kurogatake | black bamboo | Yamato |
| Yamigadai | darkness great | Yamato |
| Inazumanohei | lightning soldier | Yamato |
| Kawagashiro | river fourth son | Yamato |
| Harunotakehiko | spring bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Yukishiro | snow fourth son | Yamato |
| Akintakehiko | autumn bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Tadashisaburo | loyal third son | Yamato |
| Yukigamoto | snow origin | Yamato |
| Sakurantomo | cherry blossom companion | Yamato |
| Tadashigadai | loyal great | Yamato |
| Ookamiyoshiro | wolf good son | Yamato |
| Arashinoken | storm sword | Yamato |
| Inazumanken | lightning sword | Yamato |
| Tsukiryu | moon dragon | Yamato |
| Hanatake | flower bamboo | Yamato |
| Kazejiro | wind second son | Yamato |
| Oozoransuke | vast sky helper | Yamato |
| Hikarigamasa | light just | Yamato |
| Ryundai | dragon great | Yamato |
| Hoshihide | star excellent | Yamato |
| Hoshinosaburo | star third son | Yamato |
| Yukigayoshi | snow good | Yamato |
| Akahei | crimson soldier | Yamato |
| Morikatsu | forest victory | Yamato |
| Akagaryu | crimson dragon | Yamato |
| Ookamitora | wolf tiger | Yamato |
| Honontake | flame bamboo | Yamato |
| Natsuhide | summer excellent | Yamato |
Rare Samurai Names
A great name is worth searching for. These samurai names are some of the best. Take your pick below.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Hikarigatakehiko | light bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Yaminoyoshiro | darkness good son | Yamato |
| Botankatsu | peony victory | Yamato |
| Yamigahei | darkness soldier | Yamato |
| Botannshiro | peony fourth son | Yamato |
| Botanjiro | peony second son | Yamato |
| Kazenmaro | wind myself | Yamato |
| Morijiro | forest second son | Yamato |
| Kageryu | shadow dragon | Yamato |
| Seijiryu | justice dragon | Yamato |
| Kurontakehiko | black bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Fuyundai | winter great | Yamato |
| Toragatora | tiger tiger | Yamato |
| Honohei | flame soldier | Yamato |
| Harutakehiko | spring bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Yaminohiro | darkness wide | Yamato |
| Kuroshige | black luxuriant | Yamato |
| Arashigashiro | storm fourth son | Yamato |
| Sorannobu | sky trust | Yamato |
| Fujinshiro | wind god fourth son | Yamato |
| Yukigataka | snow noble | Yamato |
| Kenganobu | sword trust | Yamato |
| Hikarigashige | light luxuriant | Yamato |
| Kurontaro | black first son | Yamato |
| Rengahide | lotus excellent | Yamato |
| Akanoryu | crimson dragon | Yamato |
| Umintora | sea tiger | Yamato |
| Oozoramasa | vast sky just | Yamato |
| Kazegasuke | wind helper | Yamato |
| Harunojiro | spring second son | Yamato |
| Akinshiro | autumn fourth son | Yamato |
| Yamatonhide | great harmony excellent | Yamato |
| Sakuransuke | cherry blossom helper | Yamato |
| Iwanogoro | rock fifth son | Yamato |
| Tadashigaken | loyal sword | Yamato |
| Yukinyoshiro | snow good son | Yamato |
| Hoshigaken | star sword | Yamato |
| Hikarinjiro | light second son | Yamato |
| Fujinnryu | wind god dragon | Yamato |
| Natsunshige | summer luxuriant | Yamato |
| Hoshinmoto | star origin | Yamato |
| Tsukigayoshiro | moon good son | Yamato |
| Yukimoto | snow origin | Yamato |
| Seijijiro | justice second son | Yamato |
| Hoshishige | star luxuriant | Yamato |
Beautiful Samurai Names
A great name is worth searching for. These samurai names are some of the best. Take your pick below.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Morinoyoshiro | forest good son | Yamato |
| Tsubakigagoro | camellia fifth son | Yamato |
| Toragakatsu | tiger victory | Yamato |
| Kennoshige | sword luxuriant | Yamato |
| Yaminokatsu | darkness victory | Yamato |
| Toranshige | tiger luxuriant | Yamato |
| Rennkatsu | lotus victory | Yamato |
| Kenmoto | sword origin | Yamato |
| Morigashige | forest luxuriant | Yamato |
| Ryuyoshi | dragon good | Yamato |
| Seijinshige | justice luxuriant | Yamato |
| Hoshinomaro | star myself | Yamato |
| Rennoyoshi | lotus good | Yamato |
| Fujinnjiro | wind god second son | Yamato |
| Seijinotaro | justice first son | Yamato |
| Hononomasa | flame just | Yamato |
| Oozoratomo | vast sky companion | Yamato |
| Hikarigadai | light great | Yamato |
| Tadashintaro | loyal first son | Yamato |
| Takensaburo | bamboo third son | Yamato |
| Shironohiro | white wide | Yamato |
| Takatakehiko | hawk bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Tadashinhiro | loyal wide | Yamato |
| Ookaminohei | wolf soldier | Yamato |
| Oozoragahei | vast sky soldier | Yamato |
| Takegayoshiro | bamboo good son | Yamato |
| Kawanosaburo | river third son | Yamato |
| Iwanshige | rock luxuriant | Yamato |
| Rennoshige | lotus luxuriant | Yamato |
| Hanatora | flower tiger | Yamato |
| Raidenyoshiro | thunder god good son | Yamato |
| Hononhide | flame excellent | Yamato |
| Ookamimaro | wolf myself | Yamato |
| Arashiken | storm sword | Yamato |
| Renyoshi | lotus good | Yamato |
| Botanntomo | peony companion | Yamato |
| Morishiro | forest fourth son | Yamato |
| Akintaka | autumn noble | Yamato |
| Yaminhei | darkness soldier | Yamato |
| Tadashigatora | loyal tiger | Yamato |
| Hanagataka | flower noble | Yamato |
| Yukimaro | snow myself | Yamato |
| Raidengahei | thunder god soldier | Yamato |
| Yamatogayoshiro | great harmony good son | Yamato |
| Akagamasa | crimson just | Yamato |
Powerful Samurai Names
These samurai names are hand-picked for you. Each one has a real meaning. Browse the list and find your favorite.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Kawantaro | river first son | Yamato |
| Seijigakatsu | justice victory | Yamato |
| Fuyuntora | winter tiger | Yamato |
| Seijinmaro | justice myself | Yamato |
| Sakurandai | cherry blossom great | Yamato |
| Iwanhide | rock excellent | Yamato |
| Iwagatakehiko | rock bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Toragoro | tiger fifth son | Yamato |
| Yamatonnobu | great harmony trust | Yamato |
| Kurononobu | black trust | Yamato |
| Toragajiro | tiger second son | Yamato |
| Kagenoyoshi | shadow good | Yamato |
| Fuyuntaka | winter noble | Yamato |
| Arashinjiro | storm second son | Yamato |
| Akigayoshi | autumn good | Yamato |
| Botangayoshiro | peony good son | Yamato |
| Kagentaro | shadow first son | Yamato |
| Inazumanosuke | lightning helper | Yamato |
| Hononyoshiro | flame good son | Yamato |
| Kawantora | river tiger | Yamato |
| Umijiro | sea second son | Yamato |
| Kagenogoro | shadow fifth son | Yamato |
| Takagajiro | hawk second son | Yamato |
| Morinoshiro | forest fourth son | Yamato |
| Shironryu | white dragon | Yamato |
| Harunhei | spring soldier | Yamato |
| Akanodai | crimson great | Yamato |
| Fujigakatsu | wisteria victory | Yamato |
| Takanohiro | hawk wide | Yamato |
| Yamitaro | darkness first son | Yamato |
| Rensuke | lotus helper | Yamato |
| Kawagaken | river sword | Yamato |
| Hoshingoro | star fifth son | Yamato |
| Rennotomo | lotus companion | Yamato |
| Seijinomaro | justice myself | Yamato |
| Tsubakinkatsu | camellia victory | Yamato |
| Kennojiro | sword second son | Yamato |
| Yukintakehiko | snow bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Hikarinmaro | light myself | Yamato |
| Harugaken | spring sword | Yamato |
| Oozorankatsu | vast sky victory | Yamato |
| Tadashishige | loyal luxuriant | Yamato |
| Kawangoro | river fifth son | Yamato |
| Oozoranonobu | vast sky trust | Yamato |
| Tsukinoshiro | moon fourth son | Yamato |
Trendy Samurai Names
Looking for samurai names? You are in the right place. Here are top choices with meanings.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Akintomo | autumn companion | Yamato |
| Fuyumasa | winter just | Yamato |
| Honotaro | flame first son | Yamato |
| Hanansaburo | flower third son | Yamato |
| Kenyoshiro | sword good son | Yamato |
| Tsukigaryu | moon dragon | Yamato |
| Tsukikatsu | moon victory | Yamato |
| Shirongoro | white fifth son | Yamato |
| Seijihiro | justice wide | Yamato |
| Natsunosaburo | summer third son | Yamato |
| Rentaro | lotus first son | Yamato |
| Morinhei | forest soldier | Yamato |
| Arashinsuke | storm helper | Yamato |
| Fuyunryu | winter dragon | Yamato |
| Sakuranohiro | cherry blossom wide | Yamato |
| Yamatotake | great harmony bamboo | Yamato |
| Inazumagataka | lightning noble | Yamato |
| Fujinnshige | wind god luxuriant | Yamato |
| Harugataka | spring noble | Yamato |
| Botantaro | peony first son | Yamato |
| Sakuranotaka | cherry blossom noble | Yamato |
| Tsubakikatsu | camellia victory | Yamato |
| Hanagoro | flower fifth son | Yamato |
| Tadashinohide | loyal excellent | Yamato |
| Fujigatake | wisteria bamboo | Yamato |
| Harunkatsu | spring victory | Yamato |
| Tsukigatomo | moon companion | Yamato |
| Rennhide | lotus excellent | Yamato |
| Inazumansuke | lightning helper | Yamato |
| Tsukigataro | moon first son | Yamato |
| Kennotakehiko | sword bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Hananotakehiko | flower bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Ryuntaka | dragon noble | Yamato |
| Harugasaburo | spring third son | Yamato |
| Hananomoto | flower origin | Yamato |
| Yamatotaka | great harmony noble | Yamato |
| Shirogashige | white luxuriant | Yamato |
| Fuyuyoshiro | winter good son | Yamato |
| Fuyugasaburo | winter third son | Yamato |
| Kuronmoto | black origin | Yamato |
| Oozoranken | vast sky sword | Yamato |
| Seijigahei | justice soldier | Yamato |
| Kazenonobu | wind trust | Yamato |
| Seijigajiro | justice second son | Yamato |
| Soranotaka | sky noble | Yamato |
Short Samurai Names
These short samurai names pack punch in few letters. Quick, catchy, and clean. Perfect for gamertags and nicknames.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Umika | sea fragrance | Yamato |
| Akayo | crimson generation | Yamato |
| Renne | lotus sound | Yamato |
| Akika | autumn fragrance | Yamato |
| Umiko | sea child | Yamato |
| Akiko | autumn child | Yamato |
| Akimi | autumn beauty | Yamato |
| Renmi | lotus beauty | Yamato |
| Renka | lotus fragrance | Yamato |
| Iwaho | rock sail | Yamato |
| Kenka | sword fragrance | Yamato |
| Ryuho | dragon sail | Yamato |
| Akiyo | autumn generation | Yamato |
| Kenmi | sword beauty | Yamato |
| Akaho | crimson sail | Yamato |
| Ryuyo | dragon generation | Yamato |
| Ryuko | dragon child | Yamato |
| Renho | lotus sail | Yamato |
| Kenko | sword child | Yamato |
| Akaka | crimson fragrance | Yamato |
| Kenne | sword sound | Yamato |
| Kenho | sword sail | Yamato |
Complete List of Samurai Names (220 Names)
Here is the full collection. Scan the meanings to find the perfect fit.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Botangamaro | peony myself | Yamato |
| Harunomoto | spring origin | Yamato |
| Fujisuke | wisteria helper | Yamato |
| Inazumagatakehiko | lightning bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Morinotomo | forest companion | Yamato |
| Natsuyoshi | summer good | Yamato |
| Oozoraganobu | vast sky trust | Yamato |
| Ryutaro | dragon first son | Yamato |
| Ryusaburo | dragon third son | Yamato |
| Hikarinhide | light excellent | Yamato |
| Tsubakinshige | camellia luxuriant | Yamato |
| Sakurayoshi | cherry blossom good | Yamato |
| Tsubakintomo | camellia companion | Yamato |
| Kazenohiro | wind wide | Yamato |
| Yamingoro | darkness fifth son | Yamato |
| Inazumanhei | lightning soldier | Yamato |
| Kawannobu | river trust | Yamato |
| Natsunotake | summer bamboo | Yamato |
| Ryuntakehiko | dragon bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Toranomoto | tiger origin | Yamato |
| Ryunogoro | dragon fifth son | Yamato |
| Arashitakehiko | storm bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Yukitaka | snow noble | Yamato |
| Umimasa | sea just | Yamato |
| Fujinomaro | wisteria myself | Yamato |
| Akijiro | autumn second son | Yamato |
| Tsukinmoto | moon origin | Yamato |
| Akinyoshiro | autumn good son | Yamato |
| Sakuragadai | cherry blossom great | Yamato |
| Rennotaro | lotus first son | Yamato |
| Raidentora | thunder god tiger | Yamato |
| Fujigaryu | wisteria dragon | Yamato |
| Inazumagahiro | lightning wide | Yamato |
| Rengamaro | lotus myself | Yamato |
| Iwagaryu | rock dragon | Yamato |
| Oozoransaburo | vast sky third son | Yamato |
| Rennosaburo | lotus third son | Yamato |
| Kazenotaka | wind noble | Yamato |
| Kazegataka | wind noble | Yamato |
| Takagahei | hawk soldier | Yamato |
| Honohiro | flame wide | Yamato |
| Toratora | tiger tiger | Yamato |
| Toranokatsu | tiger victory | Yamato |
| Takentake | bamboo bamboo | Yamato |
| Rennyoshiro | lotus good son | Yamato |
| Seijinoken | justice sword | Yamato |
| Iwaryu | rock dragon | Yamato |
| Hoshinken | star sword | Yamato |
| Harunogoro | spring fifth son | Yamato |
| Takenyoshiro | bamboo good son | Yamato |
| Toragahide | tiger excellent | Yamato |
| Natsugaryu | summer dragon | Yamato |
| Takagakatsu | hawk victory | Yamato |
| Iwanyoshiro | rock good son | Yamato |
| Arashijiro | storm second son | Yamato |
| Hananobu | flower trust | Yamato |
| Ookamingoro | wolf fifth son | Yamato |
| Hananyoshiro | flower good son | Yamato |
| Takanoyoshiro | hawk good son | Yamato |
| Harunomaro | spring myself | Yamato |
| Ookamigahei | wolf soldier | Yamato |
| Kazesuke | wind helper | Yamato |
| Toragagoro | tiger fifth son | Yamato |
| Kuronnobu | black trust | Yamato |
| Sakuragakatsu | cherry blossom victory | Yamato |
| Seijindai | justice great | Yamato |
| Torasuke | tiger helper | Yamato |
| Soragahei | sky soldier | Yamato |
| Tadashinomaro | loyal myself | Yamato |
| Tsubakinosuke | camellia helper | Yamato |
| Shirogataro | white first son | Yamato |
| Yukinohei | snow soldier | Yamato |
| Hoshinmaro | star myself | Yamato |
| Fujinnkatsu | wind god victory | Yamato |
| Yaminhiro | darkness wide | Yamato |
| Iwanoyoshi | rock good | Yamato |
| Seijigahide | justice excellent | Yamato |
| Hikariganobu | light trust | Yamato |
| Akigakatsu | autumn victory | Yamato |
| Yukintaro | snow first son | Yamato |
| Kuronomasa | black just | Yamato |
| Natsugadai | summer great | Yamato |
| Kennohei | sword soldier | Yamato |
| Harugatakehiko | spring bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Fujingataro | wind god first son | Yamato |
| Yukigatomo | snow companion | Yamato |
| Uminotaro | sea first son | Yamato |
| Akiganobu | autumn trust | Yamato |
| Kenyoshi | sword good | Yamato |
| Iwahiro | rock wide | Yamato |
| Shironoyoshiro | white good son | Yamato |
| Botannosaburo | peony third son | Yamato |
| Umindai | sea great | Yamato |
| Toradai | tiger great | Yamato |
| Morinmaro | forest myself | Yamato |
| Ryunomasa | dragon just | Yamato |
| Harutake | spring bamboo | Yamato |
| Uminojiro | sea second son | Yamato |
| Umigaken | sea sword | Yamato |
| Seijinotakehiko | justice bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Hanagakatsu | flower victory | Yamato |
| Kuronryu | black dragon | Yamato |
| Hoshintake | star bamboo | Yamato |
| Kawanryu | river dragon | Yamato |
| Tadashinoryu | loyal dragon | Yamato |
| Kuronotaka | black noble | Yamato |
| Takagagoro | hawk fifth son | Yamato |
| Tsukigatora | moon tiger | Yamato |
| Fuyugayoshi | winter good | Yamato |
| Akigashige | autumn luxuriant | Yamato |
| Kawahiro | river wide | Yamato |
| Kengasuke | sword helper | Yamato |
| Fuyunhiro | winter wide | Yamato |
| Natsunotaro | summer first son | Yamato |
| Raidennotaka | thunder god noble | Yamato |
| Hononotomo | flame companion | Yamato |
| Kuronshige | black luxuriant | Yamato |
| Botanhei | peony soldier | Yamato |
| Akagayoshi | crimson good | Yamato |
| Soranotake | sky bamboo | Yamato |
| Taketaro | bamboo first son | Yamato |
| Tsukinomasa | moon just | Yamato |
| Fujigasaburo | wisteria third son | Yamato |
| Renshiro | lotus fourth son | Yamato |
| Natsuganobu | summer trust | Yamato |
| Umintake | sea bamboo | Yamato |
| Tadashiganobu | loyal trust | Yamato |
| Oozoraken | vast sky sword | Yamato |
| Kengamaro | sword myself | Yamato |
| Harunoyoshi | spring good | Yamato |
| Arashigahide | storm excellent | Yamato |
| Natsugahiro | summer wide | Yamato |
| Seijitaro | justice first son | Yamato |
| Tadashinhei | loyal soldier | Yamato |
| Oozoranhiro | vast sky wide | Yamato |
| Kawagaryu | river dragon | Yamato |
| Yamatogayoshi | great harmony good | Yamato |
| Hikariken | light sword | Yamato |
| Tsubakisaburo | camellia third son | Yamato |
| Natsutora | summer tiger | Yamato |
| Fujingamaro | wind god myself | Yamato |
| Ryunosaburo | dragon third son | Yamato |
| Tadashimasa | loyal just | Yamato |
| Raidentomo | thunder god companion | Yamato |
| Kawanotora | river tiger | Yamato |
| Morinshiro | forest fourth son | Yamato |
| Kawantakehiko | river bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Honojiro | flame second son | Yamato |
| Iwanohide | rock excellent | Yamato |
| Takatake | hawk bamboo | Yamato |
| Akanmasa | crimson just | Yamato |
| Botannohei | peony soldier | Yamato |
| Honotomo | flame companion | Yamato |
| Kawashige | river luxuriant | Yamato |
| Hikarinobu | light trust | Yamato |
| Iwanodai | rock great | Yamato |
| Hananmasa | flower just | Yamato |
| Soranhiro | sky wide | Yamato |
| Hanantaka | flower noble | Yamato |
| Takagashige | hawk luxuriant | Yamato |
| Fujinnoshige | wind god luxuriant | Yamato |
| Iwanyoshi | rock good | Yamato |
| Ryugatomo | dragon companion | Yamato |
| Kazenosaburo | wind third son | Yamato |
| Tsukitaka | moon noble | Yamato |
| Ryunsaburo | dragon third son | Yamato |
| Toranomasa | tiger just | Yamato |
| Inazumanoryu | lightning dragon | Yamato |
| Akamoto | crimson origin | Yamato |
| Kengaryu | sword dragon | Yamato |
| Hoshintaka | star noble | Yamato |
| Hoshigakatsu | star victory | Yamato |
| Inazumahide | lightning excellent | Yamato |
| Morinotakehiko | forest bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Akagataka | crimson noble | Yamato |
| Iwanohei | rock soldier | Yamato |
| Fuyunotomo | winter companion | Yamato |
| Akimoto | autumn origin | Yamato |
| Kazegakatsu | wind victory | Yamato |
| Arashinotaka | storm noble | Yamato |
| Hoshitaka | star noble | Yamato |
| Sakurataro | cherry blossom first son | Yamato |
| Yukinryu | snow dragon | Yamato |
| Yukigajiro | snow second son | Yamato |
| Takegahide | bamboo excellent | Yamato |
| Fuyutomo | winter companion | Yamato |
| Hononomoto | flame origin | Yamato |
| Natsunyoshi | summer good | Yamato |
| Morigaryu | forest dragon | Yamato |
| Akayoshi | crimson good | Yamato |
| Takanodai | hawk great | Yamato |
| Yamidai | darkness great | Yamato |
| Yamatogashige | great harmony luxuriant | Yamato |
| Kuronkatsu | black victory | Yamato |
| Moridai | forest great | Yamato |
| Takanosaburo | hawk third son | Yamato |
| Kawagataro | river first son | Yamato |
| Tadashigasaburo | loyal third son | Yamato |
| Takeken | bamboo sword | Yamato |
| Akinosuke | autumn helper | Yamato |
| Hananken | flower sword | Yamato |
| Kagegahiro | shadow wide | Yamato |
| Tsukinojiro | moon second son | Yamato |
| Takenodai | bamboo great | Yamato |
| Rengajiro | lotus second son | Yamato |
| Kagenmasa | shadow just | Yamato |
| Uminomasa | sea just | Yamato |
| Shirogayoshiro | white good son | Yamato |
| Tsukinomaro | moon myself | Yamato |
| Hononmoto | flame origin | Yamato |
| Iwanohiro | rock wide | Yamato |
| Hikarinmasa | light just | Yamato |
| Shironotora | white tiger | Yamato |
| Morinken | forest sword | Yamato |
| Takanmasa | hawk just | Yamato |
| Fujintake | wisteria bamboo | Yamato |
| Seijitake | justice bamboo | Yamato |
| Honogatakehiko | flame bamboo prince | Yamato |
| Rentaka | lotus noble | Yamato |
| Tsukinoken | moon sword | Yamato |
How to Choose the Perfect Samurai Names
- Say it out loud — the name should be easy to pronounce.
- Check the meaning — pick a meaning that matches the personality you want.
- Keep it spellable — avoid names people will constantly misspell.
- Shortlist five — then choose the one that feels right.
- Test it in context — use it in a sentence the way it will appear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best samurai names?
The best samurai names are memorable and easy to spell. Our top 10 above are reader favorites, and the full list of 220 names gives you plenty of choice.
What do samurai names mean?
Each samurai name carries its own meaning — from nature and virtues to ancient roots. Check the Meaning column in the table to compare them.
How do I choose samurai names?
Shortlist five names, say each out loud, and pick the one whose meaning fits best. The tips section above walks you through it step by step.
Are these samurai names free to use?
Yes. Every name on this page is free for personal and commercial use — stories, games, babies, pets and brands.
What are popular samurai names right now?
Trends change, but names with clear positive meanings stay popular. The top 10 list reflects what readers pick most.
How many samurai names are listed here?
This page lists 872 samurai names with meanings and origins, updated for 2026.
Where can I use these samurai names?
Anywhere — novels, D&D campaigns, video games, baby naming, pets, businesses and social handles.
Choosing from 220 samurai names takes a moment, but the right name lasts. Trust the meaning first, sound second.
Bookmark this page — the list grows, and your perfect samurai name might be one scroll away.
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