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24 Asian Female Names to Teach Your Culture to Your Daughter

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24 Asian Female Names to Teach Your Culture to Your Daughter24 Asian Female Names to Teach Your Culture to Your Daughter

If you are a soon-to-be Asian parent looking for a beautiful name to give your baby, here are some ideas!

Calling all parents who want a list of Asian female names! Are you still struggling to figure out the best name that fits your baby? Do you wish to utilise a list of female names that honours your Asian heritage? Well, look no further! Here are a few Asian female name ideas for you!

In this article, you’ll read:

  • 24 Asian Female Names to Teach Your Culture to Your Daughter
  • 7 Questions to Answer Before Finalising Baby Names

24 Asian Female Names to Teach Your Culture to Your Daughter

Asia is the world’s largest and most diverse continent; it encompasses several countries. Undoubtedly, its vastness allows for many different and unique blends of cultures and beliefs. 

In relation to countries’ differences in many different aspects, each country has uniqueness in its naming system. If you are a soon-to-be parent looking for a beautiful name to give your baby, here are some ideas!

You might want to consider giving your child an Asian name with a significant meaning. Keep in mind that it is essential to understand the meaning first before naming it to your child. In that way, your little girl may be able to appreciate her name even more as she grows up.

Asian Female Names of Japanese Origin

Sakae

Sakae stands for prosperity in Japanese. 

Sakiya

Sakiya sounds beautiful for a woman. It means cherry fruit blossoms and grows.

Sanako

Sanako is a girl’s name, which stands for a child who belongs to Sana. Sana, on the other hand, means “calm.”

Sato

The name Sato is primarily a female name of Japanese origin that means village or wise. Additionally, Sato also connotes sugar. 

Saura

Saura is a female name in Japan, which stands for the word celestial.

Sayo

The female name Sayo means a girl born in the night. 

Seiko

In Japan, they usually give the name Seiko to females. However, some people also use the name Seiko for their baby boy as it could be a gender-neutral name in Japan.

Additionally, Seiko is a brand of watches. In Japanese origin, it could also mean force, accomplish, truth, or child. 

Serika

Serika means the name of plant; aside from that, it could also stand for a parsley flower. 

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Female Names for Girls of Indian Origin

Sarojini

The female name Sarojini means inside the lotus or one with lotuses. 

Shresth

The name Shresth means the best among all children. Aside from that, it could also mean the best, ultimate, foremost, first, perfection, or best of all.

Sudarshini

Sudarshini has a literally beautiful meaning; it stands for a beautiful lady. 

Suravi

Suravi is a baby girl name mainly popular in the Hindu religion. It stands for the sun and is written in Hindi as सुरावी.

Upma

Upma is a name a bit similar to Shresth; it also stands for the best.

Ujvala

The female name Ujvala means bright or lustrous. The person with the name Ujvala has loads of positive aspects in their lives. 

Names of Chinese Origin for Girls

Sheu-fuh

The girl’s name Sheu-fuh means elegant phoenix.

Suyin

The female name Suyin stands for one who is not adorned.

Ting

The Chinese female name Ting connotes the word graceful. Aside from that, the name Ting could also mean slim.

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Yet Kwai

The Chinese female name Yet Kwai has a beautiful meaning. Yet Kawi means beautiful as a rose. 

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Vietnamese Female Names for Your Soon-To-Be Baby

Hwei-ru

Hwei-ru is a name for females in Vietnam. The name Hwei-ru means wise and intelligent. 

Jia

The name Jia literally means beautiful. Aside from that, it could also mean home, family, or specialist.

Jiahui

The female name Jiahui means one who is good. 

Jun

The name Jun in Vietnam means obedient and truthful. Aside from that, it could also mean pure, clean, and simple.

Thao

The Vietnamese female name Thao means respectful. Thao is primarily a female name of Vietnamese origin that means respectful of parents.

Trang 

The female name Trang means intelligent or knowledgeable. Aside from that, it could also mean seriousness and intelligence. 

7 Questions to Answer Before Finalising Baby Names

Naming a baby could be one of the most complex parts of pregnancy. Some parent takes several months before they can finalise the name that they would want to give their baby.

While you are still deciding on a baby name, here are seven questions you might want to ask yourself as a parent. These things will help you determine the best name that suits your child.

  • Can there be growth or development in the name?
  • Do you want a unique baby name?
  • Do you want to honour your family with your baby’s name?
  • How common is the name used?
  • Do you like the possible nicknames that go along with it?
  • Do you and your partner agree on the name?
  • Would you want the name you are choosing?

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