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Arochan(あろちゃん)
Aronchan( あろんちゃん)
A-chan( あーちゃん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the boys' version here.
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 "Aroha," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
愛 means "love, affection, cherish."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.
To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.
Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.
Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet 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.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
亜 means "sub-, asia, second."
Asia - The Asian continent.
Second - Following the first.
Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.
Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.
Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.
呂 means "musical scale, country name, copper ingot."
Musical Scale - Musical Tones; the six yin tones of the twelve-tone scale.
Backbone - The spine.
Spine - The backbone.
Musical Scale - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.
Country Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Copper Ingot - Copper Ingot - A block of copper - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of copper ingot throughout life.
Backbone - Back represents support, protection, and watching over those who go before. May your child be a supportive presence, protecting and watching over loved ones.
Spine - Spine - The backbone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of spine throughout life.
芭 means "banana plant, basho."
Banana Plant - Banana Plant - A tropical plant (basho) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of banana plant throughout life.
Basho - Basho - Associated with the famous poet Matsuo Basho - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of basho throughout life.
亜 means "sub-, asia, second."
Asia - The Asian continent.
Second - Following the first.
Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.
Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.
Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.
呂 means "musical scale, country name, copper ingot."
Musical Scale - Musical Tones; the six yin tones of the twelve-tone scale.
Backbone - The spine.
Spine - The backbone.
Musical Scale - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.
Country Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Copper Ingot - Copper Ingot - A block of copper - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of copper ingot throughout life.
Backbone - Back represents support, protection, and watching over those who go before. May your child be a supportive presence, protecting and watching over loved ones.
Spine - Spine - The backbone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of spine throughout life.
覇 means "hegemony, champion, supremacy."
Supremacy - The state of being supreme; the highest power.
Conqueror - A conqueror or ruler.
Leader - A leader or commander of a military force.
One - One who rules a country or realm through the use of military power.
Ruler - One who governs with authority.
State - A state of the moon shining brightly.
Hegemony - Hegemony - Dominance; supreme authority - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hegemony throughout life.
Champion - Champion - A Winner; one who leads - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of champion throughout life.
Supremacy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Conqueror - Conqueror represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the conqueror's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.
Ruler - Rulers are entrusted with responsibility for others, requiring wisdom, justice, and benevolence. May your child lead wisely in whatever sphere of influence they are given.
State - State represents condition, status, and the current circumstance of being. May your child maintain a good state of mind, body, and spirit.
亜 means "sub-, asia, second."
Asia - The Asian continent.
Second - Following the first.
Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.
Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.
Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.
朗 means "cheerful, clear, resonant."
Cheerful - Bright and sunny in disposition; clear and open-hearted.
Resonant - Having a full, clear sound that carries well.
花 means "flower, flower-like, to bloom."
Flower - The blossom of plants and trees; flora in general.
Flower-like - Something resembling a flower in shape; something beautifully blooming.
To Blur - For vision to become hazy; to become dizzy; to be dazzled.
Cherry Blossom - The flower of the cherry tree; plum blossom.
Congratulatory Gift - A monetary gift given on festive occasions.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
Popular - Something Admired; something glamorous and celebrated.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
Flower-like - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
To Bloom - Blooming represents the fulfillment of potential and the courage to reveal one's true beauty. May your child bloom fearlessly, revealing their true beauty when the time is right.
To Blur - The act of blur represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child blur with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Cherry Blossom - Cherry blossoms (桜) embody the Japanese concept of mono no aware—the bittersweet beauty of impermanence. May your child live fully in each moment like the cherry blossom, embracing life's beautiful transience.
Congratulatory Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Glare - Glare represents intense focus, brightness, and commanding attention. May your child shine with brilliance that draws positive attention.
Plum Blossoms - Plum blossoms represent resilience and hope, blooming bravely while snow still covers the ground. May your child bloom with courage like the plum, bringing hope even in winter's coldest days.
Popular - Popularity represents acceptance, appeal, and connection with many. May your child be popular for their kindness and character.
Splendid Things - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
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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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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
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
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.
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“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
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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