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Arichan(ありちゃん)
Hirakun( ひらくん)
Arikun( ありくん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Arihira
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 "Arihira," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
可 means "good, permit, can."
Good - Acceptable; satisfactory.
Allowed. - Used to express that something is allowed or permissible.
Degree. - Used to express the degree or extent of something.
Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept what is being said.
Possible. - Used to express the possibility of something being done.
Should - Expressing Advisability; ought to.
Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption.
Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Permit - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Can - Can - To be able to; expressing possibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of can throughout life.
Allowed. - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Degree. - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Listen. Accept. - Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of listen. accept. throughout life.
Possible. - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Should - Should - Expressing Advisability; ought to - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of should throughout life.
Speculation. - Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of speculation. throughout life.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
可 means "good, permit, can."
Good - Acceptable; satisfactory.
Allowed. - Used to express that something is allowed or permissible.
Degree. - Used to express the degree or extent of something.
Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept what is being said.
Possible. - Used to express the possibility of something being done.
Should - Expressing Advisability; ought to.
Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption.
Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Permit - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Can - Can - To be able to; expressing possibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of can throughout life.
Allowed. - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Degree. - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Listen. Accept. - Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of listen. accept. throughout life.
Possible. - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Should - Should - Expressing Advisability; ought to - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of should throughout life.
Speculation. - Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of speculation. throughout life.
衡 means "balance, weigh, scale."
Balance - A state of equilibrium.
Weigh - To measure weight.
Scale - An instrument for weighing.
Crossbar - A horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.
Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.
Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.
Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.
Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.
Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.
在 means "exist, reside, rural."
Reside - To live in a place; to dwell.
Rural - The Countryside; provincial areas.
Be - To be present or exist in a certain place.
Exist - Existing represents being, presence, and the gift of life. May your child exist with purpose and meaning.
Reside - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Rural - Being rural represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be rural, letting this quality guide their path.
Be - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
在 means "exist, reside, rural."
Reside - To live in a place; to dwell.
Rural - The Countryside; provincial areas.
Be - To be present or exist in a certain place.
Exist - Existing represents being, presence, and the gift of life. May your child exist with purpose and meaning.
Reside - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Rural - Being rural represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be rural, letting this quality guide their path.
Be - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
衡 means "balance, weigh, scale."
Balance - A state of equilibrium.
Weigh - To measure weight.
Scale - An instrument for weighing.
Crossbar - A horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.
Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.
Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.
Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.
Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.
Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.
存 means "exist, survive, know."
Exist - To be; to have being.
Ask - To inquire about someone's well-being.
Console - To provide comfort or consolation.
Endure - To live or survive.
Think - To consider or ponder.
Exist - Existing represents being, presence, and the gift of life. May your child exist with purpose and meaning.
Survive - Being survive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be survive, letting this quality guide their path.
Know - Knowing represents understanding, certainty, and wisdom. May your child know truth and share knowledge generously.
Ask - Asking represents humility, curiosity, and seeking help. May your child ask good questions and seek wisdom.
Console - Console - To provide comfort or consolation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of console throughout life.
Endure - Enduring represents perseverance, strength, and lasting through challenges. May your child endure difficulties with grace and emerge stronger.
Preserve - Preserving represents protection, keeping safe, and honoring heritage. May your child preserve valuable traditions and protect what matters.
Think - Thinking represents reflection, reason, and mental engagement. May your child think deeply and clearly about important matters.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
存 means "exist, survive, know."
Exist - To be; to have being.
Ask - To inquire about someone's well-being.
Console - To provide comfort or consolation.
Endure - To live or survive.
Think - To consider or ponder.
Exist - Existing represents being, presence, and the gift of life. May your child exist with purpose and meaning.
Survive - Being survive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be survive, letting this quality guide their path.
Know - Knowing represents understanding, certainty, and wisdom. May your child know truth and share knowledge generously.
Ask - Asking represents humility, curiosity, and seeking help. May your child ask good questions and seek wisdom.
Console - Console - To provide comfort or consolation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of console throughout life.
Endure - Enduring represents perseverance, strength, and lasting through challenges. May your child endure difficulties with grace and emerge stronger.
Preserve - Preserving represents protection, keeping safe, and honoring heritage. May your child preserve valuable traditions and protect what matters.
Think - Thinking represents reflection, reason, and mental engagement. May your child think deeply and clearly about important matters.
衡 means "balance, weigh, scale."
Balance - A state of equilibrium.
Weigh - To measure weight.
Scale - An instrument for weighing.
Crossbar - A horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.
Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.
Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.
Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.
Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.
Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.
有 means "have, exist, furthermore."
Exist - To be; to occur.
Furthermore - In Addition; moreover.
Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.
Possess - To have or own something.
Have - Having represents possession, gratitude, and appreciating what one holds. May your child have enough, and appreciate all they have with gratitude.
Exist - Existing represents being, presence, and the gift of life. May your child exist with purpose and meaning.
Furthermore - Furthermore - In Addition; moreover - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of furthermore throughout life.
Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.
Possess - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
有 means "have, exist, furthermore."
Exist - To be; to occur.
Furthermore - In Addition; moreover.
Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.
Possess - To have or own something.
Have - Having represents possession, gratitude, and appreciating what one holds. May your child have enough, and appreciate all they have with gratitude.
Exist - Existing represents being, presence, and the gift of life. May your child exist with purpose and meaning.
Furthermore - Furthermore - In Addition; moreover - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of furthermore throughout life.
Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.
Possess - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
衡 means "balance, weigh, scale."
Balance - A state of equilibrium.
Weigh - To measure weight.
Scale - An instrument for weighing.
Crossbar - A horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.
Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.
Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.
Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.
Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.
Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.
現 means "appear, present, reality."
Alive - To be living or existing.
Awake - To be conscious and alert.
Immediate - In the immediate vicinity or in front of one's eyes.
Appear - Appearing represents emergence, presentation, and becoming visible. May your child appear at the right times and places.
Present - Present - The current time; now - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of present throughout life.
Reality - Reality - What actually exists; the actual state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of reality throughout life.
Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.
Awake - Awake - To be conscious and alert - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of awake throughout life.
Immediate - Immediate - In the immediate vicinity or in front of one's eye - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immediate throughout life.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
現 means "appear, present, reality."
Alive - To be living or existing.
Awake - To be conscious and alert.
Immediate - In the immediate vicinity or in front of one's eyes.
Appear - Appearing represents emergence, presentation, and becoming visible. May your child appear at the right times and places.
Present - Present - The current time; now - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of present throughout life.
Reality - Reality - What actually exists; the actual state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of reality throughout life.
Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.
Awake - Awake - To be conscious and alert - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of awake throughout life.
Immediate - Immediate - In the immediate vicinity or in front of one's eye - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immediate throughout life.
衡 means "balance, weigh, scale."
Balance - A state of equilibrium.
Weigh - To measure weight.
Scale - An instrument for weighing.
Crossbar - A horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.
Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.
Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.
Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.
Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.
Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.
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