Kobayashi

koh-bah-yah-shee3 syllables

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Meaning 'small forest' in Japanese. (Japanese)

What does Kobayashi mean?

Japanese: Meaning 'small forest' in Japanese.. Kobayashi is a common Japanese surname meaning 'small forest'. It is often associated with various notable individuals in Japan.

Is Kobayashi a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Kobayashi in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Kobayashi in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Kobayashi suit?

Human name

Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Kobayashi!

The other pups are all excited about Kobayashi. They’re wondering if he’ll bring a taste for adventure or just a flair for the dramatic—either way, they’re ready for some standout playtime!

Names similar to Kobayashi

Abhinav — Means 'new' or 'novel' in Sanskrit.Abhiram — Pleasant and charming in Sanskrit.Abubakr — Arabic name meaning 'father of the young camel'.Adaliz — A modern name, possibly a combination of 'Ada' and 'Liz', meaning 'noble' and 'God's promise'.Adeola — A name of Yoruba origin meaning 'crown of wealth.'Aditri — Meaning 'the earth' or 'the one who is the source of light'.Adonias — Biblical name meaning 'lord' or 'my lord'.Agador — Meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide' in Greek.

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