Naruto Village Name Generator
Hidden villages, shinobi lands and towns for your OC
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Generate Naruto-style hidden village names: the canon Five Great Nations and minor villages, original Xgakure names with English translations, new Lands, and civilian towns for fan fiction, roleplay and OC backstories.
About naruto village names
Every shinobi village in Naruto follows the same naming formula. The Japanese name is a nature word plus gakure (from kakureru, to hide), so Konohagakure is the village hidden in the leaves, Sunagakure in the sand, Kirigakure in the mist, Kumogakure in the clouds and Iwagakure in the stone. Minor villages keep the pattern: Amegakure (rain), Otogakure (sound), Takigakure (waterfall), Kusagakure (grass), Yugakure (hot water), Hoshigakure (stars) and the destroyed Uzushiogakure (whirling tides). The formal name adds no Sato (village), and English translations read as Hidden Leaf Village or Village Hidden in the Mist.
The village usually sits inside a Land named for a different but related element: Konoha in the Land of Fire, Suna in the Land of Wind, Kiri in the Land of Water, Kumo in the Land of Lightning, Iwa in the Land of Earth. An original village feels canon when you keep that split, pick a single short nature word for the village and a broader element or feature for the country, and give the village a Kage title only if it is one of the great powers.
This list mixes canon villages with their translations, new Xgakure names built from real Japanese words, English-style Hidden X Village names, new Lands, and civilian towns in the mold of Tanzaku Town for the places between missions.
Tips for choosing a name
- Build an original village from one Japanese nature word plus gakure: hai (ash) gives Haigakure, kemuri (smoke) gives Kemurigakure, koori (ice) gives Koorigakure. Keep the word to one or two syllables so it sounds like Suna or Kiri rather than a mouthful.
- Give the village a different element from its Land. Canon pairs are Leaf/Fire, Sand/Wind, Mist/Water, Cloud/Lightning, Stone/Earth, so Ash/Volcanoes or Coral/Tides follows the same logic.
- Only the Five Great Nations have a Kage. A minor village is led by a village head or clan leader, which is also a good way to explain why your OC's home is small and vulnerable.
- For fan fiction, decide the village's trade and geography first: a waterfall village is hard to reach, a sound village is new and artificial, a rain village is industrial and wet. The name should match that picture.
- Civilian stops like Tanzaku Town are named like ordinary Japanese towns, not with gakure, so use the town names at the end of the list for gambling towns, ports and hot spring resorts.
Frequently asked questions
What does gakure mean in Naruto village names?
Gakure comes from the Japanese verb kakureru, to hide. Konohagakure literally means hidden in the leaves, Sunagakure hidden in the sand, and so on. The full title adds no Sato (village), which is why English translations read as Village Hidden in the Leaves or Hidden Leaf Village.
What are all the canon hidden villages in Naruto?
The five great villages are Konohagakure (Leaf), Sunagakure (Sand), Kirigakure (Mist), Kumogakure (Cloud) and Iwagakure (Stone). Minor and former villages include Amegakure (Rain), Otogakure (Sound), Kusagakure (Grass), Takigakure (Waterfall), Yugakure (Hot Water), Shimogakure (Frost), Hoshigakure (Star), Uzushiogakure (Whirlpool), Yukigakure (Snow), Tsukigakure (Moon), Tanigakure (Valley), Soragakure (Sky), Ishigakure (Rock) and Kagigakure (Lock). All of them open this list.
How do I make an original village sound like it belongs in Naruto?
Use a short Japanese nature word plus gakure, give the surrounding Land a related but different element, and decide whether it is a great village with a Kage or a minor one. Names like Haigakure in the Land of Volcanoes or Sangogakure in the Land of Tides follow the canon pattern closely.
Can I use these names for a Naruto OC, roleplay server or fanfic?
Yes. The original villages, Lands and towns on this page are free to use in fan fiction, Discord roleplay, D&D shinobi campaigns and OC profiles. The canon villages are included for reference and belong to the series.
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- Konohagakure (Village Hidden in the Leaves)
- Sunagakure (Village Hidden in the Sand)
- Kirigakure (Village Hidden in the Mist)
- Kumogakure (Village Hidden in the Clouds)
- Iwagakure (Village Hidden in the Stones)
- Amegakure (Village Hidden in the Rain)
- Otogakure (Village Hidden in the Sound)
- Kusagakure (Village Hidden in the Grass)
- Takigakure (Village Hidden in the Waterfall)
- Yugakure (Village Hidden in Hot Water)
- Shimogakure (Village Hidden in Frost)
- Hoshigakure (Village Hidden Among the Stars)
- Uzushiogakure (Village Hidden by Whirling Tides)
- Yukigakure (Village Hidden in Snow)
- Tsukigakure (Village Hidden Under the Moon)
- Tanigakure (Village Hidden in the Valley)
- Kagigakure (Village Hidden by a Lock)
- Kigakure (Village Hidden in the Trees)
- Soragakure (Village Hidden in the Sky)
- Ishigakure (Village Hidden Among Rocks)
- Umigakure (Village Hidden by the Sea)
- Takegakure (Village Hidden in the Bamboo)
- Haigakure (Village Hidden in the Ash)
- Kemurigakure (Village Hidden in the Smoke)
- Kazangakure (Village Hidden in the Volcano)
- Koorigakure (Village Hidden in the Ice)
- Kazegakure (Village Hidden in the Wind)
- Honoogakure (Village Hidden in the Flames)
- Kaminarigakure (Village Hidden in Thunder)
- Arashigakure (Village Hidden in the Storm)
- Kawagakure (Village Hidden by the River)
- Numagakure (Village Hidden in the Swamp)
- Morigakure (Village Hidden in the Forest)
- Hanagakure (Village Hidden Among Flowers)
- Sakuragakure (Village Hidden in Cherry Blossoms)
- Matsugakure (Village Hidden in the Pines)
- Sugigakure (Village Hidden in the Cedars)
- Kaedegakure (Village Hidden in the Maples)
- Yamagakure (Village Hidden in the Mountains)
- Okagakure (Village Hidden on the Hill)
- Hamagakure (Village Hidden on the Shore)
- Namigakure (Village Hidden in the Waves)
- Sangogakure (Village Hidden in the Coral)
- Shinjugakure (Village Hidden in Pearls)
- Kingakure (Village Hidden in Gold)
- Gingakure (Village Hidden in Silver)
- Haganegakure (Village Hidden in Steel)
- Dorogakure (Village Hidden in the Mud)
- Tsuyugakure (Village Hidden in the Dew)
- Kasumigakure (Village Hidden in the Haze)
- Kagegakure (Village Hidden in Shadow)
- Hikarigakure (Village Hidden in Light)
- Yamigakure (Village Hidden in Darkness)
- Honegakure (Village Hidden Among Bones)
- Kitsunegakure (Village Hidden Among Foxes)
- Ookamigakure (Village Hidden Among Wolves)
- Takagakure (Village Hidden Among Hawks)
- Karasugakure (Village Hidden Among Crows)
- Tsurugakure (Village Hidden Among Cranes)
- Hebigakure (Village Hidden Among Serpents)
- Kumagakure (Village Hidden Among Bears)
- Shikagakure (Village Hidden Among Deer)
- Ryuugakure (Village Hidden by the Dragon)
- Toragakure (Village Hidden Among Tigers)
- Hotarugakure (Village Hidden Among Fireflies)
- Tsutagakure (Village Hidden in the Ivy)
- Inegakure (Village Hidden in the Rice Fields)
- Mugigakure (Village Hidden in the Wheat)
- Chagakure (Village Hidden in the Tea Fields)
- Shiogakure (Village Hidden in the Salt)
- Sumigakure (Village Hidden in Ink)
- Utagakure (Village Hidden in Song)
- Yumegakure (Village Hidden in Dreams)
- Tsubasagakure (Village Hidden by Wings)
- Hanegakure (Village Hidden in Feathers)
- Kibagakure (Village Hidden by Fangs)
- Tsumegakure (Village Hidden by Claws)
- Kusarigakure (Village Hidden in Chains)
- Shirogakure (Village Hidden in the Castle)
- Kagamigakure (Village Hidden in Mirrors)
- Suzugakure (Village Hidden in Bells)
- Tetsugakure (Village Hidden in Iron)
- Kabutogakure (Village Hidden Under the Helm)
- Yaibagakure (Village Hidden by the Blade)
- Yarigakure (Village Hidden Among Spears)
- Yumigakure (Village Hidden by the Bow)
- Mizuumigakure (Village Hidden by the Lake)
- Taiyougakure (Village Hidden in the Sun)
- Akebonogakure (Village Hidden in the Dawn)
- Tasogaregakure (Village Hidden in Twilight)
- Hokoragakure (Village Hidden in the Shrine)
- Dokugakure (Village Hidden in Poison)
- Komorigakure (Village Hidden Among Bats)
- Shiokazegakure no Sato
- Tsukikagegakure no Sato
- Kurokumogakure no Sato
- Shirayukigakure no Sato
- Akatsuchigakure no Sato
- Aokirigakure no Sato
- Hikawagakure no Sato
- Kurohagakure no Sato
- Oonamigakure no Sato
- Hinokigakure no Sato
- Hidden Leaf Village
- Hidden Sand Village
- Hidden Mist Village
- Hidden Cloud Village
- Hidden Stone Village
- Hidden Rain Village
- Hidden Sound Village
- Hidden Grass Village
- Hidden Waterfall Village
- Hidden Hot Water Village
- Hidden Frost Village
- Hidden Star Village
- Hidden Eddy Village
- Hidden Snow Village
- Hidden Moon Village
- Hidden Valley Village
- Hidden Sky Village
- Hidden Ember Village
- Hidden Cinder Village
- Hidden Thorn Village
- Hidden Lantern Village
- Hidden Glacier Village
- Hidden Canyon Village
- Hidden Geyser Village
- Hidden Reed Village
- Hidden Lotus Village
- Hidden Willow Village
- Hidden Birch Village
- Hidden Plum Village
- Hidden Orchid Village
- Hidden Moss Village
- Hidden Fern Village
- Hidden Bramble Village
- Hidden Hollow Village
- Hidden Ravine Village
- Hidden Cavern Village
- Hidden Marsh Village
- Hidden Delta Village
- Hidden Lagoon Village
- Hidden Reef Village
- Hidden Tide Village
- Hidden Dune Village
- Hidden Oasis Village
- Hidden Mirage Village
- Hidden Sandstorm Village
- Hidden Crag Village
- Hidden Quarry Village
- Hidden Slate Village
- Hidden Granite Village
- Hidden Basalt Village
- Hidden Obsidian Village
- Hidden Jade Village
- Hidden Amber Village
- Hidden Crystal Village
- Hidden Opal Village
- Hidden Copper Village
- Hidden Bronze Village
- Hidden Forge Village
- Hidden Anvil Village
- Hidden Furnace Village
- Hidden Kiln Village
- Hidden Torch Village
- Hidden Lightning Village
- Hidden Thunderhead Village
- Hidden Gale Village
- Hidden Zephyr Village
- Hidden Tempest Village
- Hidden Typhoon Village
- Hidden Monsoon Village
- Hidden Rainbow Village
- Hidden Aurora Village
- Hidden Comet Village
- Hidden Meteor Village
- Hidden Eclipse Village
- Hidden Horizon Village
- Hidden Sunset Village
- Hidden Daybreak Village
- Hidden Midnight Village
- Hidden Dusk Village
- Hidden Shade Village
- Hidden Echo Village
- Hidden Whisper Village
- Hidden Silence Village
- Hidden Chime Village
- Hidden Ink Village
- Hidden Veil Village
- Hidden Silk Village
- Hidden Bamboo Grove Village
- Hidden Cypress Village
- Hidden Camphor Village
- Hidden Wisteria Village
- Hidden Chrysanthemum Village
- Hidden Iris Village
- Hidden Peony Village
- Hidden Hydrangea Village
- Hidden Morning Glory Village
- Hidden Persimmon Village
- Hidden Chestnut Village
- Hidden Mulberry Village
- Hidden Barley Village
- Hidden Harvest Village
- Hidden Orchard Village
- Hidden Scorpion Village
- Hidden Centipede Village
- Hidden Viper Village
- Hidden Salamander Village
- Hidden Toad Village
- Hidden Heron Village
- Hidden Falcon Village
- Hidden Owl Village
- Hidden Raven Village
- Hidden Sparrow Village
- Hidden Swallow Village
- Hidden Pheasant Village
- Hidden Boar Village
- Hidden Stag Village
- Hidden Badger Village
- Hidden Tanuki Village
- Hidden Monkey Village
- Hidden Panther Village
- Hidden Lynx Village
- Hidden Shark Village
- Hidden Whale Village
- Hidden Harbor Village
- Hidden Lighthouse Village
- Hidden Spring Village
- Hidden Brook Village
- Hidden Rapids Village
- Hidden Cascade Village
- Hidden Fjord Village
- Hidden Glade Village
- Hidden Thicket Village
- Hidden Grove Village
- Hidden Bloom Village
- Hidden Juniper Village
- Hidden Outpost Village
- Hidden Watchtower Village
- Hidden Temple Village
- Hidden Pagoda Village
- Hidden Monastery Village
- Hidden Tomb Village
- Village Hidden in the Ash Clouds
- Village Hidden in the Cherry Orchards
- Village Hidden in the Thunder Peaks
- Village Hidden in the Glass Desert
- Village Hidden in the Burning Reeds
- Village Hidden in the Iron Hills
- Village Hidden in the Whispering Pines
- Village Hidden in the Sleeping Caldera
- Village Hidden in the Salt Marsh
- Village Hidden in the Winter Fog
- Village Hidden in the Bone Fields
- Village Hidden in the Coral Shallows
- Village Hidden in the Red Canyon
- Village Hidden in the Floating Gardens
- Village Hidden in the Singing Dunes
- Village Hidden in the Black Bamboo
- Village Hidden in the Lantern Mist
- Village Hidden in the Tidal Caves
- Village Hidden in the Howling Pass
- Village Hidden in the Silver Birches
- Village Hidden in the Emerald Gorge
- Village Hidden in the Copper Mines
- Village Hidden in the Sunken Ruins
- Village Hidden in the Wild Tea
- Village Hidden in the Stone Lanterns
- Village Hidden in the Autumn Leaves
- Village Hidden in the Frozen Falls
- Village Hidden in the Crimson Maples
- Village Hidden in the Morning Star
- Village Hidden in the Endless Rain
- Village Hidden in the Rice Terraces
- Village Hidden in the Paper Lanterns
- Village Hidden in the Drowned Valley
- Village Hidden in the Thunder Rains
- Village Hidden in the Cloud Forest
- Village Hidden in the Mirror Lake
- Village Hidden in the Firefly Marsh
- Village Hidden in the Hollow Mountain
- Village Hidden in the Dragon's Spine
- Village Hidden in the Bitter Frost
- Village Hidden in the Shifting Sands
- Village Hidden in the Stormwall
- Village Hidden in the Misty Straits
- Village Hidden in the Twin Falls
- Village Hidden in the Old Growth
- Village Hidden in the Violet Dusk
- Village Hidden in the Shattered Cliffs
- Village Hidden in the Long Grass
- Village Hidden in the Rising Steam
- Village Hidden in the Lost River
- Village Hidden Beneath the Roots
- Village Hidden Beneath the Glacier
- Village Hidden Beneath the Waves
- Village Hidden Beneath the Dunes
- Village Hidden Beneath the Ashfall
- Village Hidden Beneath the Canopy
- Village Hidden Beneath the Ice Shelf
- Village Hidden Beneath the Cliffside
- Village Hidden Beneath the Waterfall Basin
- Village Hidden Beneath the Ancient Tree
- Village Hidden Beneath the Mountain's Heart
- Village Hidden Beneath the Graveyard
- Village Hidden Beneath the Volcano's Lip
- Village Hidden Beneath the Thunderclouds
- Village Hidden Beneath the Old Shrine
- Village Hidden Behind the Mist Wall
- Village Hidden Behind the Waterfall Veil
- Village Hidden Behind the Iron Gate
- Village Hidden Behind the Salt Cliffs
- Village Hidden Behind the Storm Front
- Village Hidden Behind the Mirror Falls
- Village Hidden Behind the Red Torii
- Village Hidden Behind the Seven Peaks
- Village Hidden Among the Hot Springs
- Village Hidden Among the Floating Islands
- Village Hidden Among the Tall Cedars
- Village Hidden Among the Stone Giants
- Village Hidden Among the Wind Chimes
- Village Hidden Among the Lotus Ponds
- Village Hidden Among the Sea Stacks
- Village Hidden Among the Windmills
- Village Hidden Among the Glass Spires
- Village Hidden Among the Roaring Geysers
- Village Hidden Among the Sleeping Boulders
- Village Hidden Among the Fallen Stars
- Village Hidden Among the Weeping Willows
- Village Hidden Among the Thousand Torii
- Village Hidden Among the Smoking Hills
- Village Hidden Among the Snow Monkeys
- Village Hidden in Wolf Country
- Village Hidden in Crane Country
- Village Hidden in Fox Country
- Village Hidden in the Heron Wetlands
- Village Hidden on the Cloud Plateau
- Village Hidden on the Storm Coast
- Village Hidden on the Ember Ridge
- Village Hidden on the Salt Road
- Village Hidden on the Whale's Back
- Village Hidden on the Moonlit Isle
- Village Hidden Under the Black Sun
- Village Hidden Under the Great Wisteria
- Village Hidden Under the Bamboo Sea
- Village Hidden Under the Frostbound Lake
- Village Hidden Under the Falling Petals
- Land of Fire
- Land of Wind
- Land of Water
- Land of Lightning
- Land of Earth
- Land of Rivers
- Land of Waves
- Land of Iron
- Land of Tea
- Land of Hot Water
- Land of Snow
- Land of Frost
- Land of Rice Fields
- Land of Birds
- Land of Bears
- Land of Honey
- Land of Keys
- Land of Mountains
- Land of Valleys
- Land of Vegetables
- Land of Swamps
- Land of Sky
- Land of Demons
- Land of the Moon
- Land of Ash
- Land of Storms
- Land of Mirrors
- Land of Bells
- Land of Salt
- Land of Pines
- Land of Glass
- Land of Tides
- Land of Embers
- Land of Reeds
- Land of Dunes
- Land of Lanterns
- Land of Cranes
- Land of Coral
- Land of Thorns
- Land of Geysers
- Land of Ice Floes
- Land of Clay
- Land of Orchards
- Land of Silk
- Land of Fog
- Land of Thunderheads
- Land of Whirlpools
- Land of Cedars
- Land of Caverns
- Land of Steppes
- Land of Monsoons
- Land of Ravines
- Land of Lakes
- Land of Sulfur
- Land of Copper
- Land of Jade
- Land of Amber
- Land of Falling Stars
- Land of Bamboo
- Land of Eternal Twilight
- Tanzaku Town
- Otafuku Town
- Shukuba Town
- Kohaku Town
- Shirahama Port
- Yubune Springs
- Akatsuchi Crossing
- Hinokizawa Village
- Kurohama Harbor
- Mizuho Town
- Kiyosato Village
- Tsubame Crossing
- Sakurazaka Town
- Tatsumaki Pass
- Kagerou Gate
- Tsukimura Village
- Yoimachi Town
- Amagasaki Ferry
- Yukishiro Village
- Hoshikawa Town
- Kazehaya Outpost
- Akagane Town
- Shinonome Village
- Oboro Town
- Tsuyukusa Village
- Haguro Pass
- Ikazuchi Gate
- Naruko Falls Town
- Hayase Crossing
- Sunadokei Oasis
- Tachibana Town
- Kurotake Gorge Village
- Hamakaze Port
- Samidare Village
- Yamabiko Town
- Iwakagami Town
- Fujimi Outpost
- Nagisa Harbor
- Kuroyuki Village
- Asagiri Town
- Hikage Crossing
- Mochizuki Town
- Shiomi Village
- Kaminari Bridge Town
- Tengu Hollow
- Mukuro Pass
- Minakami Town
- Ryuusei Town
- Furusato Village
- Hotarubi Town
- Yomogi Village
- Koharu Town
- Tsukuyomi Crossing
- Aonami Harbor
- Takayama Outpost
- Iwashimizu Village
- Hinode Town
- Higure Village
- Ushio Port
- Tsuchinoko Hollow
- Shimotsuki Village
- Ayame Town
- Katsura Village
- Kokonoe Town
- Isobe Harbor
- Sazanami Village
- Amatsuki Outpost
- Kurogane Forge Town
- Nadeshiko Village
- Hakuro Town
- Komorebi Village
- Getsugakure (Village Hidden Under the Moon)
- Ichougakure (Village Hidden in the Ginkgo)
- Tsuchigakure (Village Hidden in the Soil)
- Shidagakure (Village Hidden in the Ferns)
- Hasugakure (Village Hidden in the Lotus)
- Umegakure (Village Hidden in the Plum Blossoms)
- Fujigakure (Village Hidden in the Wisteria)
- Kokegakure (Village Hidden in the Moss)
- Sabakugakure (Village Hidden in the Desert)
- Kaigakure (Village Hidden Among Shells)
- Kawasemigakure (Village Hidden Among Kingfishers)
- Village Hidden in the Tide Pools
- Village Hidden in the Tiger Grass
- Village Hidden Beneath the Sea Cliffs
- Village Hidden Among the Pilgrim Stones
- Hidden Tallgrass Village
- Hidden Mangrove Village
- Hidden Sandbar Village
- Hidden Sulfur Spring Village
- Hidden Ironwood Village
- Sazanka Village
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