......Great Shih Tzu Names (and their meaning)
      Most Japanese pet names are based off of certain things that are rich in their culture such as special meanings, special words, and exotic parts of the land, exotic flowers and famous people in Japanese history. Whichever name you prefer, you can always do research on it to find out the true meaning and origin. If you are looking for ideas to base your Japanese pet names from, here are some common pet names for cats, dogs or any other pet that are derived from Japanese words:

 

• Aiko - little love
• Aki - born in Autumn
• Akiko - autumn child
• Anda - meet at the field
• Akina - spring flower
• Ayame - iris
• Aneko- older sister
• Chiko - arrow
• Chika - near
• Chiyo - eternal
• Cho - butterfly
• Dai - great
• Eriko - child with a collar
• Gin -silvery
• Haruko - spring child
• Hoshi - star
• Haru - born in the spring
• Hana - flower
• Hoshiko- star child
• Hisa - long lasting 		 Kameko - child of the tortoise,   long life
• Kami - Lord
• Kaede - maple leaf
• Kaya - adds a place of resting
• Kei - rapture, reverence
• Keiko -adored one
• Kimi - she who is without equal
• Kumi - braid, drawing together
• Kuri - chestnut
• Kita - north
• Kumiko - companion child
• Kohana - little flower
• Koto - harp
• Leiko - arrogant
• Kuni - meaning unknown
• Kyoko - mirror
• Toya - house door
• Tsuyu - morning dew
• Yoshiko - good child 		• Yone - meaning unknown
• Nariko - gentle child
• Nami - wave
• Natsuko - summer child
• Nori - two trees
• Nyoko - gem
• Oki - middle of the ocean
• Ran - water lily
• Rei - gratitude
• Sachiko - child of bliss
• Suki - beloved
• Sakura - cherry blossums
• Shika - door
• Suzu - long lived
• Shina - virtue, good
• Sumi - clear, refined
• Taka - tall, honorable
• Takara - treasure, precious object

      These are just a few of the most popular Japanese pet names, and there are also variations of many of the names which can be personalized from you to your pet. Whichever you decide from these beautiful names, you will surely be giving your special pet a name as unique as they are. Japanese culture strongly believes in the meaning and virtue of names, and by choosing to adorn your pet with a name you are showing that this is not just any ordinary pet, but one that bears a special meaning to you and in your life as well.

 

 

Asian or Chinese names for your Shih Tzu :

Names for Shih Tzu can be fun to come up with.  If you just got a new Shih Tzu puppy congratulations. 

 

  • Al: love, affection, friendly
  • Bai:  white, pure
  • Bao: treasure, precious
  • Bo: wave
  • Chang: flourishing, prosperous
  • Choa: surpass
  • Chen: morning
  • Chin
  • Chun: spring
  • Da: attain, achieve
  • Dong: pillar, beam
  • Fen: fragrance
  • Fu: wealthy, lotus
  • Gang: strong
  • Guo: country
  • Hai: sea
  • He: river, lotus
  • Hong: great, vast
  • Hua: magnificent, flower
  • Huan: happy, joyous
  • Hui: intelligent, wise
  • Jai: good, fine
  • Jian: strong, healthy
  • Jiang: river
  • Jin: gold, metal, money
  • Jing: perfect, clear
  • Jun: supreme ruler, talented
  • Kun: earth
  • Lan: orchid
  • Li: dawn, logic, reason
  • Lin: fine jade, gem
  • Ling: alert, quick
  • Mei: beautiful
  • Min: clever, sharp
  • Ming: shining, bright, clear
  • Ning: peaceful, tranquil
  • Ping: peaceful, level
  • Rong: harmonious
  • Ru: scholar
  • Shu: kind, gentle
  • Wei: great, mighty
  • Wu: military, martial
  • Xiang: to soar, lucky
  • Xiu: beautiful, elegant
  • Ya: elegant

 

 

As you can see Asian names for Shih Tzu can be very original.   

 I encourage you to take some time an pick out an original name.