150+ Asian Boy Names With Meanings

Georgia Stone
Dec 12, 2023 By Georgia Stone
Originally Published on Nov 20, 2020
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Asia is the world's largest continent, and it is home to different countries, cultures, and languages. Asia is a vast and diverse continent, so it would be evident that other names would have their unique interpretations.

Since there are people from diverse ethnic and linguistic backgrounds, there are hundreds and thousands of Asian baby boy names. These Asian baby boy names are both meaningful and cute.

Asian culture is deep-rooted and has a long history, so it would be obvious that parents would like to choose a name from an attractive and unique culture. Parents want to choose a name that would be unique and have a meaningful connection.

We will be covering different Asian countries and cover names that are unique and have a beautiful meaning for your little one. These names have been carefully chosen so that parents can choose a name that they feel is suitable for their baby.

North Asian Boy Names

North Asia consists of the Russian-administered region of Siberia, and, even though Siberia is a vast region, it's primarily uninhabited because of its harsh climate and wilderness.

Despite its low population density, the area is home to people from various ethnic groups such as the Yakuts, the Buryats, the Shors, and the Tuvans, resulting in many North Asian baby boy names.

So, let's get things started with some North Asian boy names, and hopefully, you might like one.

1. Ai-Moko (Shor origin), derived from the words Ai and Moko, which means "moon" and "strong man," respectively in the Shor language.

2. Alban (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "wonderful," "lovely," and "excellent."

3. Aldan (Yakut origin), meaning "comfort," "interest," and "passion."

4. Aldar (Buryat, Kalmyk, and Tuvan origins), a baby name meaning "fame," "glory," and "honor."

5. Aldin-Caa (Tuvan origin), meaning "golden bow."

6. Algyr (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "capable" and "tenacious."

7. Alip (Shor origin), a baby name meaning "hero."

8. Altin-Arig (Shor origin) means "clean" and "gold."

9. Aman (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "healthy," "hearty," and "strong."

10. Amgalan (Buryat origin) means "calm" and "peaceful."

11. Arbay (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "bush."

12. Archyn (Yakut origin), meaning "deliverer," "redeemer," and "savior."

13. Artis (Tuvan origin), a baby name meaning "juniper."

14. Arya (Buryat origin), meaning "holy."

15. Atalamy (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "creator of horses" or "deity."

16. Atyrdakh (Yakut origin), meaning "pitchfork."

17. Ay (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "the inventor."

18. Ayaal (Yakut origin), meaning "to invent".

19. Ayaan (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "journey."

20. Ayantay (Yakut origin), meaning "the further way."

21. Ayastaan (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "unbroken."

22. Ayatas (Yakut origin), meaning "true friend".

23. Aydarkhan (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "ruler."

24. Ay-Das (Tuvan origin), meaning "moonrock."

25. Ay-Demir (Tuvan origin), a baby name meaning "moon iron."

26. Aydyn (Tuvan origin), meaning "moonlight."

27. Aykhaal (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "joy."

28. Aynan (Yakut origin), meaning "travel."

29. Aytal (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "to choose" or "to create."

30. Azarga (Buryat origin), meaning "stallion."

31. Badeey (Yakut origin), a baby name derived from a Yakut folk hero's name who led the Kangalassky Yakuts as their first leader.

32. Badmazhap (Buryat origin), meaning "protected by lotus."

33. Bair (Buryat origin), meaning "happiness" and "joy."

34. Baldan (Buryat origin), a popular baby name meaning "powerful."

35. Balzhinima (Buryat origin), meaning "sun of prosperity" or "sun of happiness."

36. Barakhsan (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "defense," "favorite," and "security."

37. Barylan (Yakut origin), meaning "knowledge," "property," and "wealth."

38. Bayan (Buryat and Yakut origin), meaning "rich" in the Buryat language and "visitor with great wealth" in the Yakut language.

39. Bayanay (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "fisherman" and "hunter-trapper."

40. Baygay-Ool (Tuvan origin), meaning "bad boy."

41. Belek (Tuvan origin), a baby name meaning "gift."

42. Belek-Maa (Tuvan origin), a baby name meaning "little gift."

43. Belikto (Buryat origin), meaning "wisdom."

44. Bergen (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "accurate."

45. Bert (Yakut origin), meaning "valiant."

46. Biebey (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "honey."

47. Biyaman (Yakut origin), meaning "make wealth".

48. Bootur (Yakut origin), a baby name meaning "to protect the homeland and the people" and "the protector."

49. Brat-Ool (Tuvan origin), meaning "brother boy."

50. Bukha (Buryat origin), a baby name meaning "bull."

51. Buyan (Tuvan origin), meaning "joyful."

52. Cayan (Tuvan origin), a popular baby name meaning "scorpion."

53. Coygan-Ool (Tuvan origin), meaning "pine cone boy."

54. Dabaan (Yakut origin), meaning "aspiration" and "yearning."

55. Dalay-Ool (Tuvan origin), meaning "ocean boy."

56. Dashinima (Buryat origin), meaning "happy sun" or "lucky sun."

South Asian Boy Names

It's now time to turn our attention towards South Asian boy names, which comprise Asian baby names from Afghanistan, India, and Sri Lanka. These three countries have their own unique cultures and languages.

Even though they are close to each other, their languages are different, but culturally they have influenced each other. These countries have excellent baby boy names from various aspects that we face in our lives. We will talk about these South Asian baby boy names and their meanings in this section.

57. Aarash (Afghan origin), meaning "the sun's first rays."

58. Aarav (Indian origin), a popular baby name meaning "peaceful."

59. Abed (Afghan origin), meaning "adorer" and "worshipper."

60. Aditya (Indian origin), a baby name meaning "sun."

61. Ajith (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "invincible" and "victorious."

62. Asadi (Afghan origin) is a popular baby name meaning "as strong as a lion."

63. Asanka (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "fearless."

64. Azaan (Indian origin), a baby name meaning "call for prayer."

65. Azfaar (Afghan origin), meaning "victory."

66. Azhar-ud-din (Afghan origin), a popular baby name meaning "most visible" and "one who explains religion."

67. Baddar (Afghan origin), meaning "punctual."

68. Badih (Afghan origin), a baby name meaning "creative."

69. Bahlul (Afghan origin), meaning "ever-smiling."

70. Balveer (Indian origin), a popular baby name meaning "powerful" or "immense strength."

71. Banduka (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "outstanding one."

72. Banjeet (Indian origin), a baby name meaning "the forest's victory."

73. Chanakya (Indian origin), meaning "bright."

74. Chathura (Sri Lankan origin), a popular baby name meaning "genius," "skillful," and "smart."

75. Darpan (Indian origin), meaning "mirror."

76. Ekansh (Indian origin), a popular baby name meaning "whole."

77. Erajh (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "morning light."

78. Faireh (Afghan origin), a baby name meaning "one who brings happiness."

79. Farhan (Indian origin), a baby name meaning "happy" and "joyful."

80. Farjaad (Afghan origin), a baby name meaning "eminent" and "excellent in learning."

81. Gagan (Indian origin), meaning "heaven" or "sky."

82. Girish (Indian origin), a popular baby name meaning "lord of the mountain."

83. Gulrez (Afghan origin), meaning "kind," "sensitive," and "soft."

84. Hardik (Indian origin), meaning "from the heart."

85. Harsh (Indian origin), a baby name meaning "joy" and "happiness."

86. Hitesh (Indian origin), a baby name meaning "everyone's well-wisher."

87. Inesh (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "king of kings."

88. Isaad (Afghan origin), meaning "a cooperative man."

89. Jabroot (Afghan origin), meaning "majestic" or "magnificent."

90. Jagdish (Indian origin), a baby name meaning "Lord of the universe."

91. Kalani (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "the heavens."

92. Laksh (Indian origin), meaning "goal" or "target."

93. Manbir (Indian origin), meaning "brave from the heart."

94. Manil (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "gem of a son."

95. Manura (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "good for mankind."

96. Mateen (Afghan origin), meaning "well-mannered person."

97. Mukhtar (Afghan origin), a baby name meaning "the chosen one."

98. Om (Indian origin) is a baby name derived from the mystic syllable considered sacred in Buddhism and Hinduism.

99. Painda (Afghan origin), meaning "intelligent and wise man."

100. Parth (Indian origin), meaning "son of the earth."

101. Pediya (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "powerful and strong individual."

102. Ranbir (Indian origin) is a baby name meaning "brave warrior."

103. Reyansh (Indian origin), meaning "ray of light."

104. Sanjeeva (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "living" or "reviving."

105. Shahmeer (Afghan origin), meaning "handsome."

106. Shalinka (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "modest one."

107. Shaurya (Indian origin), a baby name meaning "bravery."

108. Suranga (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "divine person."

109. Tabish (Afghan origin), meaning "warmth of brilliance."

110. Tanveer (Indian origin), meaning "physically brave and strong."

111. Tashfeen (Afghan origin), meaning "affectionate," "kind," and "sympathetic."

112. Theekshana (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "gift of God."

113. Utkarsh (Indian origin), meaning "advancement."

114. Veer (Indian origin), meaning "heroic" and "powerful."

115. Vidu (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "learned."

116. Visvadinu (Sri Lankan origin), meaning "the winner of the universe."

117. Varinder (Indian origin), meaning "Lord of the oceans."

118. Yar (Afghan origin), meaning "friend."

119. Yash (Indian origin) is a baby name meaning "reputation" and "glory."

120. Zadfar (Afghan origin), meaning "glorious birth."

121. Zaryan (Afghan origin), meaning "seeker of wealth."

West Asian Boy Names

Western Asia comprises several regions, with the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant being the most prominent ones. In this section, we'll check out some of the most captivating Asian baby names from Western Asia, which are primarily names for boys of Arabic and Persian origins.

The names have been taken from different pieces of literature. You will notice that some of the names are deep and meaningful.

122. Aaftab (Arabic origin) is one popular Asian boy name meaning "sunlight."

123. Aahil (Persian origin), for an Asian boy who is "God's gift."

124. Abbas (Persian origin) is one of the popular Asian boy names meaning "sober by nature" and "as brave as a lion."

125. Abeer (Arabic origin), meaning "rose's fragrance."

126. Abu (Persian origin), meaning "master."

127. Adib (Persian origin), meaning "scholarly" and "well-mannered."

128. Babak (Persian origin), meaning "small father."

129. Baht (Persian origin), meaning "innocent" and "pure."

130. Cairo (Arabic origin), meaning "victorious."

131. Camil (Arabic origin), for an Asian boy who is "complete" and "perfect."

132. Cyrus (Persian origin), derived from the name of the first King of Iran.

133. Cye (Persian origin), meaning "majestic" and "charming."

134. Dabeer (Persian origin), meaning "knowledgeable."

135. Dalil (Arabic origin), meaning "mentor" and "guide."

136. Daryush (Persian origin), meaning "wise man."

137. Ejaz (Arabic origin) is one of the most popular Asian boy names meaning "filled with miracles" and "astonishment."

138. Emad (Persian origin), meaning "confident" and "supportive."

139. Eskander (Persian origin), meaning "bravery" and "strength."

140. Farooq (Arabic origin) is one of the most popular Asian boy names meaning "the one who understands the difference between right and wrong."

141. Jamil (Arabic origin), meaning "good looking."

142. Haatim (Arabic origin), meaning "determined."

143. Habib (Persian origin), meaning "beloved."

144. Hafez (Persian origin), meaning "protector."

145. Haider (Arabic origin) is one of the popular Asian boy names meaning "brave like a lion."

146. Ibrahim (Arabic origin) is an Asian name meaning "father of many nations."

147. Javed (Persian origin) is one of the most popular Asian boy names meaning "precious like a jewel" and "immortal."

East Asian Boy Names

This last section will turn our attention towards China, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea, which constitute East Asia. Here are some of the best Korean boy names, along with Chinese and Japanese names for your baby boy.

148. Akihiko (Japanese origin), meaning "bright" and "intelligent."

149. Bao (Chinese origin), meaning "treasure."

150. Chang (Chinese origin), meaning "unhindered spirit."

151. Ha-jun (Korean origin) is one of the most common Korean names meaning "talented" and "great."

152. Hiroshi (Japanese origin), meaning "generous."

153. Kai (Japanese origin), meaning "willow tree."

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Written by Georgia Stone

Bachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art

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Georgia StoneBachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art

Georgia is an experienced Content Manager with a degree in French and Film Studies from King's College London and Bachelors degree from Université Paris-Sorbonne. Her passion for exploring the world and experiencing different cultures was sparked during her childhood in Switzerland and her year abroad in Paris. In her spare time, Georgia enjoys using London's excellent travel connections to explore further afield.

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