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Arikun(ありくん)
Naochan( なおちゃん)
Aritan( ありたん)![]()
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 "Arinao," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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.
尚 means "esteem, still, furthermore."
Esteem - To respect highly.
Furthermore - In Addition; moreover.
Desire - To wish for or long for something meaningful.
Elevate - To make higher, raise up, or improve something.
Respect - Honoring and revering others with admiration.
Wishing - Read as "koinegawakuwa", expressing desire, hope, or aspiration for something better.
Esteem - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Still - Still - Even Now; yet - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of still throughout life.
Furthermore - Furthermore - In Addition; moreover - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of furthermore throughout life.
Desire - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Elevate - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Wishing - Wishes represent desires, hopes, and the expression of the heart's longing. May your child's wishes guide them to their heart's true desire.
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.
猶 means "still, like, leisurely."
Take - To take one's time, to be relaxed and unhurried.
Still - Still - Even Now; yet - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of still throughout life.
Like - Like - Similar to; as if - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of like throughout life.
Hesitate - Hesitate - To Pause; to delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hesitate throughout life.
Take - Taking represents receiving, accepting, and appropriate acquisition. May your child take what is offered graciously and give generously.
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.
直 means "straight, honest, correct."
Deserve - To have value or worth.
Extend - To make something longer or wider.
Fix - To make something right or correct.
Hit - To come into contact with something.
Immediately - Right Away; at once.
Return - To go back to the original state.
Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.
Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.
Honest - Honest - Truthful; sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of honest throughout life.
Deserve - Deserve - To have value or worth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of deserve throughout life.
Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
Fix - Fixing represents repair, restoration, and making things right. May your child fix what is broken and restore what is damaged.
Hit - Hitting represents impact, reaching goals, and achieving targets. May your child hit their marks and achieve their worthy goals.
Immediately - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Return - Returning represents coming back, restoration, and completing cycles. May your child always return to their values and loved ones.
Steadfast - Steadfast - Unwavering and determined - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of steadfast throughout life.
Value - Value - Worth; price - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of value throughout life.
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.
尚 means "esteem, still, furthermore."
Esteem - To respect highly.
Furthermore - In Addition; moreover.
Desire - To wish for or long for something meaningful.
Elevate - To make higher, raise up, or improve something.
Respect - Honoring and revering others with admiration.
Wishing - Read as "koinegawakuwa", expressing desire, hope, or aspiration for something better.
Esteem - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Still - Still - Even Now; yet - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of still throughout life.
Furthermore - Furthermore - In Addition; moreover - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of furthermore throughout life.
Desire - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Elevate - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Wishing - Wishes represent desires, hopes, and the expression of the heart's longing. May your child's wishes guide them to their heart's true desire.
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.
猶 means "still, like, leisurely."
Take - To take one's time, to be relaxed and unhurried.
Still - Still - Even Now; yet - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of still throughout life.
Like - Like - Similar to; as if - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of like throughout life.
Hesitate - Hesitate - To Pause; to delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hesitate throughout life.
Take - Taking represents receiving, accepting, and appropriate acquisition. May your child take what is offered graciously and give generously.
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.
直 means "straight, honest, correct."
Deserve - To have value or worth.
Extend - To make something longer or wider.
Fix - To make something right or correct.
Hit - To come into contact with something.
Immediately - Right Away; at once.
Return - To go back to the original state.
Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.
Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.
Honest - Honest - Truthful; sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of honest throughout life.
Deserve - Deserve - To have value or worth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of deserve throughout life.
Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
Fix - Fixing represents repair, restoration, and making things right. May your child fix what is broken and restore what is damaged.
Hit - Hitting represents impact, reaching goals, and achieving targets. May your child hit their marks and achieve their worthy goals.
Immediately - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Return - Returning represents coming back, restoration, and completing cycles. May your child always return to their values and loved ones.
Steadfast - Steadfast - Unwavering and determined - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of steadfast throughout life.
Value - Value - Worth; price - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of value throughout life.
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.
尚 means "esteem, still, furthermore."
Esteem - To respect highly.
Furthermore - In Addition; moreover.
Desire - To wish for or long for something meaningful.
Elevate - To make higher, raise up, or improve something.
Respect - Honoring and revering others with admiration.
Wishing - Read as "koinegawakuwa", expressing desire, hope, or aspiration for something better.
Esteem - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Still - Still - Even Now; yet - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of still throughout life.
Furthermore - Furthermore - In Addition; moreover - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of furthermore throughout life.
Desire - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Elevate - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Wishing - Wishes represent desires, hopes, and the expression of the heart's longing. May your child's wishes guide them to their heart's true desire.
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.
猶 means "still, like, leisurely."
Take - To take one's time, to be relaxed and unhurried.
Still - Still - Even Now; yet - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of still throughout life.
Like - Like - Similar to; as if - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of like throughout life.
Hesitate - Hesitate - To Pause; to delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hesitate throughout life.
Take - Taking represents receiving, accepting, and appropriate acquisition. May your child take what is offered graciously and give generously.
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.
直 means "straight, honest, correct."
Deserve - To have value or worth.
Extend - To make something longer or wider.
Fix - To make something right or correct.
Hit - To come into contact with something.
Immediately - Right Away; at once.
Return - To go back to the original state.
Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.
Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.
Honest - Honest - Truthful; sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of honest throughout life.
Deserve - Deserve - To have value or worth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of deserve throughout life.
Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
Fix - Fixing represents repair, restoration, and making things right. May your child fix what is broken and restore what is damaged.
Hit - Hitting represents impact, reaching goals, and achieving targets. May your child hit their marks and achieve their worthy goals.
Immediately - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Return - Returning represents coming back, restoration, and completing cycles. May your child always return to their values and loved ones.
Steadfast - Steadfast - Unwavering and determined - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of steadfast throughout life.
Value - Value - Worth; price - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of value throughout life.
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.
直 means "straight, honest, correct."
Deserve - To have value or worth.
Extend - To make something longer or wider.
Fix - To make something right or correct.
Hit - To come into contact with something.
Immediately - Right Away; at once.
Return - To go back to the original state.
Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.
Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.
Honest - Honest - Truthful; sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of honest throughout life.
Deserve - Deserve - To have value or worth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of deserve throughout life.
Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
Fix - Fixing represents repair, restoration, and making things right. May your child fix what is broken and restore what is damaged.
Hit - Hitting represents impact, reaching goals, and achieving targets. May your child hit their marks and achieve their worthy goals.
Immediately - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Return - Returning represents coming back, restoration, and completing cycles. May your child always return to their values and loved ones.
Steadfast - Steadfast - Unwavering and determined - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of steadfast throughout life.
Value - Value - Worth; price - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of value throughout life.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
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Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
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On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
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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