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Japanese boy(male) name Ai
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:あい
  • Katakanatip:アイ
  • English transcriptionstip:Ai
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Aikun(あいくん)Click to speech あいくんAichan( あいちゃん)Click to speech  あいちゃんAcchan( あっちゃん)Click to speech  あっちゃん

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji choices for "Ai," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "love, affection, fondness."

  • To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.

  • To Cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.

  • To Adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.

  • To Be Fond Of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.

  • To Be Devoted To - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.

Name ideas examples

  • Love - To express the deep love and affection that parents have for their child.

  • Cherish - To emphasize the importance of cherishing and protecting the child.

  • Adore - To express the admiration and fondness that parents have for their child.

  • Devotion - To express the dedication and loyalty that parents have for their child.

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means "indigo, blue dye plant."

  • Indigo - A one-year-old plant of the Tade family used to make blue dye.

  • Blue - A color that is a shade of blue.

  • Rags - Pieces of old, worn-out clothing.

Name ideas examples

  • Indigo - This kanji that symbolizes the beauty of the color blue, as well as the strength and resilience of the plant.

  • Blue - This kanji that symbolizes the calming and peaceful nature of the color blue.

  • Rags - This kanji that symbolizes the idea of overcoming adversity and rising above difficult circumstances.

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means "i, me, myself."

  • I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.

  • A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".

  • To protect/defend.

Name ideas examples

  • Self - This kanji that conveys the idea of self-confidence and independence.

  • Protection - This kanji that conveys the idea of protection and defense.

means "only, solely, simply."

  • To Think, Consider - To think deeply and carefully about something.

  • Only, Solely - Used to express that something is the only thing or the sole thing.

  • To Emphasize - Used at the beginning of a sentence or between phrases to emphasize the tone.

Name ideas examples

  • Thoughtful - This kanji conveys the idea of being thoughtful and considering things carefully. It can be used to express the idea of being thoughtful and reflective.

  • Sole - This kanji can be read as “tada” and is used to express the idea of something being the only one of its kind. It can be used to express the idea of uniqueness and singularity.

  • Harmonious - This kanji can be read as “kore” and is used to express the idea of creating harmony and balance. It can be used to express the idea of creating a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.

歩唯- Ai -

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means "walk, step, pace."

  • Walk, Walked - To move forward by taking steps.

  • Pace - The way of walking.

  • Measure - To measure the motion of celestial bodies.

  • Ratio - A comparison of two or more numbers or amounts.

  • Unit Of Length - A unit of measurement for length.

  • Unit Of Interest Rate - A unit of measurement for interest rate.

  • Unit Of Area - A unit of measurement for area.

  • Name Of A Shogi Piece - The name of a piece in the Japanese game of Shogi(将棋).

Name ideas examples

  • To Take Steps Forward - This is a positive and encouraging meaning for a baby, as it implies that the child will take steps forward in life and make progress.

  • To Measure - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to measure and understand the world around them.

  • Ratio - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and calculate ratios.

  • Unit Of Length - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and measure length.

  • Unit Of Interest Rate - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and calculate interest rates.

  • Unit Of Area - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and measure area.

  • Name Of A Chess Piece - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and play chess."

means "only, solely, simply."

  • Only - Used to emphasize or limit something.

  • Yes - An immediate and polite response.

Name ideas examples

  • Unique - Conveying the idea that the baby is one-of-a-kind and special.

  • Affirmation - Conveying the idea that the baby will be a source of positive affirmation and encouragement.

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