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Japanese Last Names Starting with B
3 Japanese surnames begin with B, from Baba (場々) to Banno (番野). Most describe a place, such as a field, river or hill. Each links to a page with its kanji, reading and meaning.
The most varied is Baba, and these names average 3.0 syllables.
Kanji most used in B surnames
These characters appear most often in the surnames above.
| Kanji | Meaning | Readings | Strokes | Seen in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 場 | location, place (taught in grade 2) | ジョウ、チョウ、ば | 12 | Chiba, Iba, Yoshiba |
| 半 | half, middle, odd number (taught in grade 2) | ハン、なか | 5 | Bando |
| 藤 | wisteria (secondary school) | トウ、ドウ、ふじ | 18 | Fujio, Ito, Goto |
| 番 | turn, number in a series (taught in grade 2) | バン、つが | 12 | Genba, Banno |
| 野 | plains, field, rustic (taught in grade 2) | ヤ、ショ、の | 11 | Akino, Aya, Noa |
Questions
What is the most common Japanese surname starting with B?
Baba (場々) can be written in the most ways of the B surnames here. It means: location.
How long are Japanese surnames starting with B?
They average 3.0 syllables.
What do surnames starting with B usually mean?
Most describe a place, such as a field, river, hill or village. The table lists the literal meaning of each.