Yasunori
Meaningoften peaceful principle · Japanese
Yasunori is a Japanese boy name often meaning “peaceful 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.
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- Word funYasunori doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
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 Yasunori
Yasunori is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often peaceful 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 Yasunori 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
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Questions about the name Yasunori
What does the name Yasunori mean?
Yasunori means “often peaceful 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 Yasunori?
Yasunori is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Yasunori a boy or girl name?
Yasunori is a boy name.
What names are similar to Yasunori?
If you like Yasunori, you might also like Siddhant, Akinori, Hidenori and Hironori.
What should I know before naming my baby Yasunori?
Yasunori is a Japanese boy name often meaning “peaceful 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.