80+ Japanese Tortoise Names: Japanese Name Ideas for Your Pet

Tortoises are ancient pets that have been around for centuries. They are a very popular pet in Japan, and it is not hard to see why! Their markings can be beautiful, their shells can be pretty colors, and they come in so many different shapes and sizes.

If you need name ideas for your new pet tortoise, this article has over 80 Japanese tortoise names to choose from!

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Male Japanese Names for a Tortoise

Female Japanese Names for a Tortoise

Cute Japanese Tortoise Names

Here are the best tortoise names in Japanese and their meanings.

Male Japanese Names for a Tortoise

Fuji	Beautiful; this name is also given to boys to honour the majestic mountain
Jiro	Second child
Haruki	meaning spring child
Kenta	A boy who is big, strong, and healthy
Arata	Fresh and new
Akio	meaning “a bright man or a bold hero”
Haru	it means “spring”
Mieko	A beautiful, blessed child
Kin	Gold
Issey	First-born child
Tora	in Japanese culture signifies the tiger
Aoi	Hollyhock flower or the colour blue
Kano	meaning “power”
Daifuku	inspired by a popular Japanese confection
Maron	meaning “love”
Juro	meaning “best wishes or someone blessed with a long life”.
Takeshi	A warrior
Mochi	inspired by famous Japanese dessert
Kotaro	meaning “a grand shining son”
Kuu	means “sky or crimson red”
Daiki	meaning “shining and large”
Maro	Me or myself
Akarui	means “bright” (in color)
Madoka	meaning “a flower or aroma”.
Kane	A warrior
Hiroshi	A traditional Japanese name which means generous
Junko	pure and obedient

Female Japanese Names for a Tortoise

Cho	means “butterfly” or sometimes “dawn”
Misato	means “beautiful” or “beautiful knowledge” or “beautiful village”.
Kanna	means “summer waves”
Tomiju	meaning “wealth and longevity”
Tsumugi	meaning “spinning”.
Mio	means “beautiful cherry blossom”.
Mayu	meaning “true or gentleness”.
Moe	refers to feelings of affection.
Hana	meaning “flower”
Nozomi	meaning “wish” or “hope” or “heart of hope”.
Ayaka	means “colourful flowers”.
Akira	means “clear” or “bright”.
Hina	means “light,sun,vegetables”.
Rina	meaning “white jasmine”. Its diminutive form Rin means “dignified”.
Mai	means “dance or genuine love”.
Niko	means “daylight”.
Aoi	means “hollyhock or althea”.
Yui	meaning “love; gentleness”.
Koharu	meaning “small; heart;spring/summer”
Kokoro	meaning “heart; mind; soul”.
Akari	meaning “light” or “brightness”..
Kiaria	names meaning “fortunate”
Kei	means “blessing; square jewel”
Amaya	meaning “mother city” or “night rain”
Yasu	means “peace” or “quiet”
Emika	means “blessed beautiful child”.
Chia	meaning “a thousand loves”.
Himari	The Japanese name Himari means “is sun”.
Erika	meaning “scent of the blessed pears “or “fragrant pear”
Miyu	mean both “beautiful moon” or “beautiful connection” and “beautiful kindness”.
Ichika	meaning “one thousand flowers”
Suki	means “to like”
Saika	meaning “vividness” or colourful flower”.
Kanako	means “child of great blessings”
Yua	meaning “bind; love or affection”.

Cute Japanese Tortoise Names

Osamu	A person who is logical and disciplined
Hatsumi	means “beginning of beauty” or “firstborn beauty”
Daiki	means born for the great glory
Eriko	A child
Hana	means “bloom; blossom or flower”
Minoru	The term refers to the truth or the true one
Fuyu	means “wind; help of god” or “winter”
Kiku	meaning “chrysanthemum”
Saburo	The third son
Shohei	Respect
Gen	meaning “spring; origin; source”
Satoshi	means the wise man blessed with wit and clarity
Shin	it means a gentleman, belief, humble, advancing, new, true, etc.
Konomi	meaning “small child”
Goro/ Gorou	Fifth; this name is usually given to the fifth-born child
Eiji	means prosperity, peace, and eternity
Ryuu	This name invokes the dragon spirit
Kagami	meaning “mirror”
Kama	meaning “metal pot” or “sickle”
Kazu	meaning “harmony, peace”
Haya	meaning “quick; nimble”

Tortoises are a great pet option for anyone who wants to add some originality and aesthetic beauty to their home. The Japanese name them “Hakamori” or “Tortoise of the mountain” which is fitting since they live in rocky areas like forests, fields, and mountainsides!

If you’re looking for tortoise names (or just more information on this fascinating creature), we’ve got over 80 different options that would be perfect for your new friend. With so many choices, I’m sure you’ll find one that fits perfectly with your style.