Here are some Japanese boy names that are associated with the meaning of water or have water-related connotations:
Haruto (陽翔) – While the kanji can vary, “haru” means sun, and “to” can be associated with flying or soaring, but when combined with elements like “water” or “river,” it can evoke imagery of sunlight reflecting on water.
Kaito (海斗) – “Kai” means ocean or sea, and “to” can mean big dipper or big. Together, this name can be interpreted as “ocean big” or “sea person.”
Riku (陸) – While this name typically means “land,” it can be used in contexts related to water when thinking about the balance between land and sea.
Nami (波) – Meaning “wave,” this name can also be used for boys, especially in a modern context.
Minato (港) – This name means “port” or “harbor,” directly relating to water.
Sui (水) – This name means “water” in Japanese and can be used as a standalone name.
Aoi (蒼い) – While it can mean “blue” or “green,” it often evokes images of water, particularly in relation to the sky and sea.
Kiyoshi (清) – This name means “pure,” and while it doesn’t mean water directly, it can imply the purity of water.
Yamato (大和) – This name has historical significance and can imply a connection to nature, including water bodies.
Tatsuo (達夫) – While the meaning varies based on kanji, one interpretation can relate to “achieving” or “reaching,” which can be metaphorically tied to the flow of water.
When choosing a name, it’s also common to consider the kanji characters, which can significantly alter the meaning and nuances of a name.