In Japan, the meaning of names can often be easily understood since they are typically made up of two or three Chinese characters.
But what does that same name mean in other languages?
But sometimes a Japanese name can be translated as something as mundane as “bear cub” or as embarrassing as “pubic hair.” Take a look at 24 Japanese names that mean something entirely different when said in another language.
*Note: In many cases it’s the sound, not the actual spelling that translates into other languages.
Let us know if you can think of any other Japanese names that mean something else in a different language.