Sara Nelson
Horse names in Japanese culture hold a lot of meaning and symbolism.
They are not just random words thrown together. The name you choose for your horse is important because it reflects the personality and character of the animal.
In this article, we will be showcasing over 100 Japanese horse names with their meanings so you can get some inspiration for your new pet horse!
You will find everything from easy to pronounce Japanese horse names to those that will take a little bit of time and effort to learn how to say them correctly.
So what are you waiting for? Check these cool Japanese name ideas.
Male Japanese Horse Names (Stallions or Geldings)
| Hikaru | Radiance |
| Akemi | Beautiful |
| Yoshi | Good |
| Astushi | Director |
| Anzu | Apricot |
| Hitomi | Pupil of eye |
| Sora | Sky |
| Isamo | Brave |
| Kauma | Coal |
| Yuki | Good fortune |
| Fumio | Scholar hero |
| Emi | Blessing |
| Daiki | Glory |
| Otosan | Father |
| Hayai | Fast |
| Tora | Tiger |
| Takashi | Noble |
| Ryochi | First son |
| Taichi | large person |
| Toshi | Voice |
| Airi | Word for love |
| Norio | Lawful man |
| Kaoru | Fragrance |
| Sumo | Ancient Japanese sport |
| Yoshi | Lucky |
| Haruki | Springtime wood |
| Kaiyo | Ocean |
| Saku | Bloom |
| Junichi | Obedient first son |
| Masaaki | Brightness |
| Ageru | Raise |
| Hiroki | Timber trees |
| Taiki | Shine |
| Doki Doki | Excited |
| Kenichi | Healthy or strong |
| Riku | Land |
| Kurumi | Walnut |
| Rana | Runner |
| Busuto | Boost |
| Hitoshi | Motivated person |
| Asami | Morning beauty |
| Nami | Wave |
| Dair | Great |
| Chanoyu | Traditional tea ceremony |
| Besuto | Best |
| Tafu | Tough |
| Katsu | Victory |
| Emiko | Beautiful child |
| Hato | Pigeon |
| Takeo | Warrior |
Female Japanese Horse Names (Mares)
| Daiki | Noble |
| Hiroko | Abundant child |
| Itsuki | Timber trees |
| Kazuko | Peaceful child |
| Emi | Blessing |
| Kenta | Strong and healthy |
| Hisako | Long-lived child |
| Ichiro | First born |
| Chica | Scatter flower |
| Chiyoko | Child of thousand generations |
| Masaki | Timber tree |
| Hiromi | Generous beauty |
| Kiyo | Pure or Holly |
| Hina | Vegetables |
| Hiromi | Generous beauty |
| Yoki | Good Fortune |
| Ichika | Excellent |
| Yumi | Beautiful |
| Manami | Loving beautiful |
| Hanaro | Flower child |
| Mitsuo | Shining hero |
| Kiko | Chronical child |
| Hitoshi | Motivated pet |
| Hatoka | Tall grain |
| Makoto | Sincere |
| Akihiro | Great brightness |
| Tomomi | Beautiful friend |
| Haruko | Spring child |
| Hideko | Child of excellence |
| Rina | Jasmine |
| Himari | Long Jasmine |
| Kiyoshi | Purity |
| Ceiko | Truth |
| Hanako | Flower girl |
| Akira | Bright and color |
| Kimi | Noble |
| Kei | Blessing |
| Kaori | Fragrance |
| Hiroaki | Wild specious light |
| Akemi | Beautiful |
| Eri | Blessed prize |
| Hiroyuki | Great Journey |
| Yuka | Gentle Flower |
| Akiko | Autumn season |
| Cieko | Child of splendor |
| Kanna | Guidance |
| Kanpai | Cheers |
| Kumiko | Companion |
| Sora | Sky |
| Ayano | Colorful woven silk |
Famous Japanese Horse Names
| Midoro | From Dororo |
| Koruto | Colt in Japanese |
| Equus | Pandora Hearts |
| Sabur | From Tari Tari |
| Aaron | Anime character from King’s maker |
| Hinba | Japanese name for mare |
| Partizia | From The royal Tutor |
| Uma | A poor girl who raised colt source , and alternative name for horse in Japanese |
| Miyako | Silver spoon second season |
| Misaki | A mini horse breed |
| Taishu | Draft Japanese horse breed |
| Kouma | A word for foal |
| Epona | Brown hair female horse from anime character |
| Double Elight | Silver spoon second season |
| Kokuoh | Fist of North star |
| Ajax | Consecutive race winner |
| Tokara | A beautiful brown horse breed |
| Roba | Word for Donkey in Japanese Language |
| Ran | Action and drama film |
| Kiso | A brown horse breed |
Japanese Food Names for Horses
| Momo | peach |
| Udon | a thick wheat flour noodle |
| Yuzu | citrus fruit |
| Matcha | green tea |
| Satsumaimo | sweet potato |
| Dango | sweet dumpling |
| Senbei | rice cracker |
| Pōkupan | pork bun |
| Soba | a buckwheat noodle |
| Mochi | rice cake |
| Izakaya | pub or bar |
| Kurumi | walnut |
| Kit-Kat | brand of chocolate |
| Sushi | raw fish with rice |
| Sashimi | raw fish served without rice |
We hope this list of Japanese horse names has helped you in your search for the perfect name for your new pet.
The meanings behind these names are so beautiful and full of life! If you’re still struggling with finding a great name, take some time to think about what qualities you want in that special animal before choosing one.
You could also view our list of foreign horse names to get more ideas when naming your pet horse.
What meaning or word comes to mind when thinking about your future companion? Share it below and let us know how we could help find the right name for them!
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