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Anchan(あんちゃん)JunChan(じゅんちゃん)
AnkoChan(あんこちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Anji
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 "Anji," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
杏 means "apricot, apricot tree."
Apricot - A deciduous small tree of the rose family.
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
姫 means "princess, noblewoman."
Princess - A respectful title for a noble woman.
Daughter Of A Noble Person - A daughter of a high-ranking individual.
Female Endearment - A term of endearment for a woman.
Cute Or Adorable - A term used to describe something small or cute.
Princess - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of nobility and grace.
Lady - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of elegance and sophistication.
Darling - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of love and affection.
Sweetheart - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of tenderness and endearment.
Angel - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of innocence and purity.
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, conveying a sense of calm and relaxation.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease, conveying a sense of comfort and safety.
Joyful - To experience pleasure and satisfaction, conveying a sense of happiness and contentment.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost, conveying a sense of financial stability and security.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty, conveying a sense of simplicity and ease.
紫 means "purple, violet."
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, conveying a sense of calm and relaxation.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease, conveying a sense of comfort and safety.
Joyful - To experience pleasure and satisfaction, conveying a sense of happiness and contentment.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost, conveying a sense of financial stability and security.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty, conveying a sense of simplicity and ease.
兒 means "child, son, young animal."
Child - A young child or infant.
Youth - A young person, typically between the ages of 15 and 24.
Self Reference - A term used by a child when referring to themselves to their parents.
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, conveying a sense of calm and relaxation.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease, conveying a sense of comfort and safety.
Joyful - To experience pleasure and satisfaction, conveying a sense of happiness and contentment.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost, conveying a sense of financial stability and security.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty, conveying a sense of simplicity and ease.
時 means "time, hour, moment."
Seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
Time - A day divided into 24 parts (formerly 12 parts).
Opportunity - A suitable time.
Seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter can represent the cycle of life and the beauty of nature.
Time - A reminder to cherish every moment and to make the most of one's life.
Flow Of Time - A reminder to appreciate the passing of time and to make the most of each day.
Opportunity - A reminder to seize the moment and to make the most of every opportunity.
杏 means "apricot, apricot tree."
Apricot - A deciduous small tree of the rose family.
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
糸 means "thread, yarn."
Thread - A long and thin object, like a thread.
Stringed Instrument - An instrument strung with thread.
Unit - One ten-thousandth of a unit. Also, a small amount.
Faint - Small. Little. Fine.
Thread - It symbolizes the connection between family members and the strength of the bond.
String Instrument - It symbolizes the joy and beauty of music, which can bring people together.
Unit - It symbolizes the importance of precision and accuracy in life.
Thread Line - It symbolizes the importance of staying focused and on track in life.
Faint - It symbolizes the importance of being humble and not taking anything for granted.
Small Amount - It symbolizes the importance of cherishing every moment and not taking anything for granted.
杏 means "apricot, apricot tree."
Apricot - A deciduous small tree of the rose family.
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
蒔 means "sow, scatter, plant."
Plant - To plant or replant plants.
Name - Jira, a type of grass.
Scatter - To scatter seeds or powder.
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