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Yukinori

Boy name · Japanese

Meaningoften happy principle · Japanese

Yukinori is a Japanese boy name often meaning “happy 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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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yukinori would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
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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 Yukinori

Yukinori is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often happy 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 Yukinori at school.

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Questions about the name Yukinori

What does the name Yukinori mean?

Yukinori means “often happy 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 Yukinori?

Yukinori is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).

Is Yukinori a boy or girl name?

Yukinori is a boy name.

What names are similar to Yukinori?

If you like Yukinori, you might also like Siddhant, Akinori, Hidenori and Hironori.

What should I know before naming my baby Yukinori?

Yukinori is a Japanese boy name often meaning “happy 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.