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Amchan(あむちゃん)Amtan(あむたん)
Amukki(あむっきー)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Amu
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 "Amu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
愛 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.
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.
望 means "hope, wish, desire."
Hope, Wish, Desire - To have a strong desire for something, to wish for something, to hope for something.
Gaze, View - To look at something in the distance, to have a view of something.
Resent, Bitter - To feel resentment or bitterness towards something.
Popularity, Trust, Respect - To have a high level of popularity, trust, or respect.
Moon, Full Moon - To be associated with the moon or a full moon.
Hope, Wish, Desire - To give the baby a name that conveys a strong desire for a bright future.
Gaze, View - To give the baby a name that conveys a view of the world that is far-reaching and expansive.
Yearn, Long For - To give the baby a name that conveys a strong longing for something.
Popularity, Trust, Respect - To give the baby a name that conveys a high level of popularity
彩 means "color, coloring, paint, variegated."
Color - To add color, to mix colors, to create a color scheme.
Pattern - A design, a motif, a decoration.
Appearance - A form, a shape, a look.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Something seen while sleeping.
Fleeting - Something fleeting like a dream.
Dark - Unclear and not obvious.
彩 means "color, coloring, paint, variegated."
Color - To add color, to mix colors, to create a color scheme.
Pattern - A design, a motif, a decoration.
Appearance - A form, a shape, a look.
結 means "knot, tie, bind."
To Bind Or Tie Together - This refers to the act of connecting two or more things together.
To Gather Or Collect - This refers to the act of bringing together multiple items or people.
To Finish Or End - This refers to the act of concluding something.
A Hairstyle - This refers to a hairstyle in which the hair is tied together at the top of the head.
Bond - This kanji symbolizes the idea of forming a strong bond between two people, which is a perfect name for a baby who will be loved and cherished by their parents.
Gather - This kanji symbolizes the idea of gathering people together, which is a great name for a baby who will bring people together and create a strong sense of community.
End - This kanji symbolizes the idea of coming to an end, which is a great name for a baby who will bring closure to a situation or bring a sense of finality.
Hair - This kanji symbolizes the idea of tying one's hair up, which is a great name for a baby who will be stylish and fashionable.
愛 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.
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.
深 means "deep, profound."
Deep - Having a great depth or intensity.
Profound - Having great intellectual depth or insight.
Intense - Having a great degree of intensity.
Serious - Having a great degree of gravity or importance.
Nightfall - The time when night begins.
Dark - Having a deep or intense color.
Severe - Having a great degree of harshness or severity.
Respectful - Having a great degree of respect or reverence.
Deep - Conveying a sense of depth and intensity of emotion.
Profound - Conveying a sense of intellectual depth and insight.
Intense - Conveying a sense of intensity and passion.
Serious - Conveying a sense of gravity and importance.
Nightfall - Conveying a sense of the beauty of the night.
Dark - Conveying a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Severe - Conveying a sense of strength and resilience.
Respectful - Conveying a sense of respect and reverence.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.
Life - Representing the preciousness of life.
Living - Signifying the joy of living.
To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.
To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.
To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.
Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.
Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.
Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.
亜 means "sub-, inferior, second to, asia."
Second - Used to refer to the second position in a sequence.
Subordinate - Used to refer to a lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Low Oxidation - Used to refer to a compound with a low degree of oxidation.
Asia - An abbreviation for "Asia"
Second - This kanji implies that the baby is the second in rank or order, suggesting that they are special and unique.
Close - This kanji implies that the baby is a close relative or friend, suggesting that they are loved and cherished.
Fellow - This kanji implies that the baby is a fellow member of the same class or kind, suggesting that they are part of a larger group.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Something seen while sleeping.
Fleeting - Something fleeting like a dream.
Dark - Unclear and not obvious.
亜 means "sub-, inferior, second to, asia."
Second - Used to refer to the second position in a sequence.
Subordinate - Used to refer to a lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Low Oxidation - Used to refer to a compound with a low degree of oxidation.
Asia - An abbreviation for "Asia"
Second - This kanji implies that the baby is the second in rank or order, suggesting that they are special and unique.
Close - This kanji implies that the baby is a close relative or friend, suggesting that they are loved and cherished.
Fellow - This kanji implies that the baby is a fellow member of the same class or kind, suggesting that they are part of a larger group.
紫 means "purple, violet."
愛 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.
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.
結 means "knot, tie, bind."
To Bind Or Tie Together - This refers to the act of connecting two or more things together.
To Gather Or Collect - This refers to the act of bringing together multiple items or people.
To Finish Or End - This refers to the act of concluding something.
A Hairstyle - This refers to a hairstyle in which the hair is tied together at the top of the head.
Bond - This kanji symbolizes the idea of forming a strong bond between two people, which is a perfect name for a baby who will be loved and cherished by their parents.
Gather - This kanji symbolizes the idea of gathering people together, which is a great name for a baby who will bring people together and create a strong sense of community.
End - This kanji symbolizes the idea of coming to an end, which is a great name for a baby who will bring closure to a situation or bring a sense of finality.
Hair - This kanji symbolizes the idea of tying one's hair up, which is a great name for a baby who will be stylish and fashionable.
有 means "existence, possession, having."
Exist - To be present or in a certain place.
Possess - To have or own something.
Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.
Furthermore - In addition
To Have - This is a positive name that conveys the idea of having something, whether it be material possessions, knowledge, or even a sense of purpose. It is a reminder that we have the power to create our own destiny.
To Exist - This is a name that conveys the idea of existing in the world, of being part of something larger than ourselves. It is a reminder that we are all connected and that our actions have an impact on the world around us.
To Possess - This is a name that conveys the idea of having something, whether it be material possessions, knowledge, or even a sense of purpose. It is a reminder that we have the power to create our own destiny.
To Own - This is a name that conveys the idea of having something, whether it be material possessions, knowledge, or even a sense of purpose. It is a reminder that we have the power to create our own destiny.
To Keep - This is a name that conveys the idea of keeping something, whether it be material possessions, knowledge, or even a sense of purpose. It is a reminder that we have the power to create our own destiny.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Something seen while sleeping.
Fleeting - Something fleeting like a dream.
Dark - Unclear and not obvious.
杏 means "apricot, apricot tree."
Apricot - A deciduous small tree of the rose family.
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Something seen while sleeping.
Fleeting - Something fleeting like a dream.
Dark - Unclear and not obvious.
編 means "edit, compile, knit, organize, braid."
Compile - To arrange in order and assemble into a book or other document.
Book - A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.
Work - A literary or artistic production.
Volume - A unit of measurement used to describe a book, usually referring to the number of pages.
Partition - A division within a book.
To Assemble - This meaning implies that the baby will be able to bring people and things together in a meaningful way.
To Arrange In Order - This meaning suggests that the baby will be able to organize and prioritize tasks in a logical and efficient manner.
To Bind - This meaning implies that the baby will be able to create strong and lasting relationships with others.
A Book - This meaning suggests that the baby will be a source of knowledge and wisdom.
A Part Of A Book - This meaning implies that the baby will be able to break down complex ideas into manageable pieces.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Something seen while sleeping.
Fleeting - Something fleeting like a dream.
Dark - Unclear and not obvious.
葵 means "hollyhock, mallow, althea."
Aoi - The name of a plant from the family of Aoi plants.
A symbol of good luck and fortune.
結 means "knot, tie, bind."
To Bind Or Tie Together - This refers to the act of connecting two or more things together.
To Gather Or Collect - This refers to the act of bringing together multiple items or people.
To Finish Or End - This refers to the act of concluding something.
A Hairstyle - This refers to a hairstyle in which the hair is tied together at the top of the head.
Bond - This kanji symbolizes the idea of forming a strong bond between two people, which is a perfect name for a baby who will be loved and cherished by their parents.
Gather - This kanji symbolizes the idea of gathering people together, which is a great name for a baby who will bring people together and create a strong sense of community.
End - This kanji symbolizes the idea of coming to an end, which is a great name for a baby who will bring closure to a situation or bring a sense of finality.
Hair - This kanji symbolizes the idea of tying one's hair up, which is a great name for a baby who will be stylish and fashionable.
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