This article explores the various theories on who named Japan, with some believing it was the sun goddess Amaterasu or Emperor Jinmu in the 7th century. Others suggest it may have come from Chinese texts mentioning Wa/Wo, Japanese mythology involving Amaterasu, foreign traders giving it names similar words in other languages meaning sunrise/sunset etc. It is likely that no single person can be credited with giving this beautiful island nation its current name; rather, it has likely evolved over time through various influences both foreign and domestic.