Samurai Name Generator

Samurai and their names

The samurai, a warrior caste from Japanese early-modern and medieval society, are synonymous with the idea of the noble, aristocratic warrior. Unlike knights, paladins, and berserkers, samurai often have a uniquely Asian influence you can’t separate from the name.

The samurai were very real, which means they don’t always overlap with Japanese mythology. Samurai have appeared in everything from classic films like Seven Samurai to computer games, including Age of Empires and Total War: Shogun 2.

What’s in a Samurai name

Because the samurai are a warrior class from real-life Japanese culture, you should typically expect them to follow Japanese naming conventions, where the surname comes first: Ichiro Suzuki, for example, comes from the family name Ichiro rather than Suzuki, his given name.

Samurai names: Decoded

The samurai were typically born into their class, which means family names are important here: venerated ancestry and lineage could be just as important as words or deeds as far as the names were concerned. Expect to see the familiar Japanese prefixes and suffices that define Japanese gods like Tsukuyomi.

Summon your spirit of bushido today! Use our Samurai name generator to craft names that resonate with the valor and discipline of Japan's ancient warriors.

List of Samurai Names

Samurai names come from real-life figures, though you can use traditional Japanese naming methods to lend credence and credibility to characters of the same warrior class. Figures like Oda Nobunaga and Miyamoto Musashi figure heavily in the realm of Japanese history but feel free to pick from a wider range of Japanese names to form your own, including female names.