Mitsunori
Meaningoften shining principle · Japanese
Mitsunori is a Japanese boy name often meaning “shining principle”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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 Mitsunori
Mitsunori is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often shining principle”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Mitsunori at school.
Origin:Japanese names
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- 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 Mitsunori
What does the name Mitsunori mean?
Mitsunori means “often shining principle” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Siddhant (“principle”), Akinori (“often bright principle”), Hidenori (“often excellent principle”) and Hironori (“often broad principle”).
What is the origin of the name Mitsunori?
Mitsunori is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Mitsunori a boy or girl name?
Mitsunori is a boy name.
What names are similar to Mitsunori?
If you like Mitsunori, you might also like Siddhant, Akinori, Hidenori and Hironori.
What should I know before naming my baby Mitsunori?
Mitsunori is a Japanese boy name often meaning “shining principle”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.