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Arachan(あらちゃん)A-chan( あーちゃん)
Ararun( あらるん)
This name is also used as a surname: Ara
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 "Ara," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
Good, Excellent, Superior - Positive and uplifting qualities that are desirable for a baby.
Obedient, Calm, Peaceful, Quiet, Docile - Qualities that are desirable for a baby to have in order to be well-behaved and respectful.
Truly, Sincerely, Really, Certainly - Qualities that are desirable for a baby to have in order to be honest and sincere.
Wise Person, Outstanding Person, Outstanding Horse - Qualities that are desirable for a baby to have in order to be wise and outstanding.
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.
羅 means "net, gauze, thin silk fabric."
Net - A net used to catch birds. To capture by setting a net. To capture without leaving anything behind.
Connect - To link together. To line up.
Romania - Abbreviation of the country name “Romania”.
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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