Junji
Meaningoften pure second son · Japanese
Junji is a Japanese boy name often meaning “pure second son”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Junji would score 19 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Junji
Junji is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often pure second son”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Junji at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Junji
What does the name Junji mean?
Junji means “often pure second son” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kenji (“often strong second son”), Advait (“without a second, unique”), Kato (“second-born twin”) and Koji (“often bright second son”).
What is the origin of the name Junji?
Junji is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Junji a boy or girl name?
Junji is a boy name.
What names are similar to Junji?
If you like Junji, you might also like Kenji, Advait, Kato and Koji.
What should I know before naming my baby Junji?
Junji is a Japanese boy name often meaning “pure second son”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.