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Amachan(あまちゃん)
Aman( あまん)
Acchan( あっちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Amano
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 variations for "Amano," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
天 means "sky, ruler of the universe, nature."
Ruler of the Universe - The Supreme Being; the controller of all things.
Birthright - Something that is inherited or naturally given.
Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.
Ruler of the Universe - The supreme ruler represents ultimate authority, wisdom, and the ordering of all things. May your child order their life with supreme wisdom, governing themselves before governing others.
Nature - Nature represents the inherent order of things, authenticity, and the wisdom of the natural world. May your child live in harmony with nature, true to their authentic self.
Birthright - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.
Gods - Gods - Deities; also, the realm where they dwell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gods throughout life.
Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.
Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.
王 means "king, to reign, honorific."
To Become King - To ascend to the throne; to rule; to govern.
Honorific - A respectful title for grandparents or elders.
Emperor, Monarch - A ruler of a country who governs with virtue.
Prince - Male members of the imperial family of fifth rank or below.
King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.
To Become King - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
To Reign - The act of reign represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reign with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Emperor, Monarch - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Prince - A prince carries both privilege and responsibility for their people. May your child lead with both the authority and responsibility of a prince.
天 means "sky, ruler of the universe, nature."
Ruler of the Universe - The Supreme Being; the controller of all things.
Birthright - Something that is inherited or naturally given.
Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.
Ruler of the Universe - The supreme ruler represents ultimate authority, wisdom, and the ordering of all things. May your child order their life with supreme wisdom, governing themselves before governing others.
Nature - Nature represents the inherent order of things, authenticity, and the wisdom of the natural world. May your child live in harmony with nature, true to their authentic self.
Birthright - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.
Gods - Gods - Deities; also, the realm where they dwell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gods throughout life.
Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.
Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
雨 means "rain, to rain, rain down."
Rain - Water droplets falling from the sky.
To Rain - The Falling of Precipitation; rainfall occurring.
Rain - Rain is a blessing that nourishes the rice fields, symbolizing abundance, renewal, and purification. May your child bring refreshing renewal to others, nurturing growth wherever they go.
Rain Down - Rain is a blessing that nourishes the rice fields, symbolizing abundance, renewal, and purification. May your child bring refreshing renewal to others, nurturing growth wherever they go.
To Rain - The act of raining symbolizes heaven's blessing descending upon the earth. May your child shower blessings upon others, bringing life and vitality to all they touch.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
亜 means "sub-, asia, second."
Asia - The Asian continent.
Second - Following the first.
Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.
Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.
Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.
眞 means "true, truth, pure."
Pure - Unadulterated; sincere.
Appearance - Form, portrait, shape of an object.
Calligraphy - One of the writing styles.
True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.
Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Calligraphy - Calling represents vocation, purpose, and the voice that summons to duty. May your child find their calling, answering life's summons with purpose.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
亜 means "sub-, asia, second."
Asia - The Asian continent.
Second - Following the first.
Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.
Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.
Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.
真 means "true, truth, pure."
Pure - Unadulterated; natural.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
Unaltered - In its original form.
True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.
Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
亜 means "sub-, asia, second."
Asia - The Asian continent.
Second - Following the first.
Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.
Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.
Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.
真 means "true, truth, pure."
Pure - Unadulterated; natural.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
Unaltered - In its original form.
True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.
Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Field - Fields represent labor, harvest, and the fertile ground for growth. May your child's fields be fertile, their labor bringing abundant harvest.
Outskirts - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Civilian - Civilian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the civilian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Area - Area - Domain; realm; range - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of area throughout life.
Country House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Crude - Crude - Plain; unpolished; rustic; vulgar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crude throughout life.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Rough - Rough - Unrestrained; wild - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rough throughout life.
Uncivilized - Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uncivilized throughout life.
Uninhabited - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Unpretentious - Being unpretentious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be unpretentious, letting this quality guide their path.
亜 means "sub-, asia, second."
Asia - The Asian continent.
Second - Following the first.
Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.
Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.
Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.
麻 means "hemp, linen, numb."
Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes.
Linen - Fabric made from plant fibers.
Sesame - A plant producing seeds (when combined).
Hemp - Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hemp throughout life.
Linen - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.
Numb - Numb - Without Feeling; paralyzed - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of numb throughout life.
Sesame - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
亜 means "sub-, asia, second."
Asia - The Asian continent.
Second - Following the first.
Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.
Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.
Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.
麻 means "hemp, linen, numb."
Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes.
Linen - Fabric made from plant fibers.
Sesame - A plant producing seeds (when combined).
Hemp - Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hemp throughout life.
Linen - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.
Numb - Numb - Without Feeling; paralyzed - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of numb throughout life.
Sesame - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Field - Fields represent labor, harvest, and the fertile ground for growth. May your child's fields be fertile, their labor bringing abundant harvest.
Outskirts - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Civilian - Civilian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the civilian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Area - Area - Domain; realm; range - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of area throughout life.
Country House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Crude - Crude - Plain; unpolished; rustic; vulgar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crude throughout life.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Rough - Rough - Unrestrained; wild - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rough throughout life.
Uncivilized - Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uncivilized throughout life.
Uninhabited - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Unpretentious - Being unpretentious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be unpretentious, letting this quality guide their path.
安 means "peaceful, to calm, to enjoy."
To Enjoy - To take pleasure.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Cheap - Low in price.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
To Enjoy - The act of enjoy represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child enjoy with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Affordable - Being affordable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be affordable, letting this quality guide their path.
Cheap - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Easy - Easy - Simple; effortless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of easy throughout life.
Enjoyment - Enjoyment represents pleasure, appreciation, and savoring life. May your child find deep enjoyment in life's blessings.
Reassuring - Medicine represents healing, care, and the restoration of wholeness. May your child bring healing wherever there is hurt.
真 means "true, truth, pure."
Pure - Unadulterated; natural.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
Unaltered - In its original form.
True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.
Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
彩 means "to color, coloring, appearance."
Appearance - Figure; state; manner.
Coloring - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
真 means "true, truth, pure."
Pure - Unadulterated; natural.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
Unaltered - In its original form.
True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.
Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
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