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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameAsyu
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:あしゅ
  • Katakanatip:アシュ
  • English Syllablestip:a-syu (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:a-syu (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Asyu, Ashu
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Acchan(あっちゃん)Click to speech あっちゃんAshun(あしゅん)Click to speech あしゅんAshukki(あしゅっきー)Click to speech あしゅっきー

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 variations

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 "Asyu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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吾守- Asyu -

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means "my, prefix, to defend."

Name ideas examples

  • My - My - One's own - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of my throughout life.

  • Prefix - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • I - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • To Defend - The act of defend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child defend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

means "protect, keep, obey."

  • Protect - To Guard; to defend.

  • Keep - To Maintain; to watch over.

  • Obey - To Follow Rules; to observe.

  • Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.

  • Caretaker - Someone who looks after or takes care of someone or something.

  • Defend, Fortify - To prepare or equip for defense.

  • Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.

  • Governor - A local or regional official in charge of a district or group.

  • Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.

  • Shelter, Shield - To provide protection or safety.

  • Watch, Observe - To keep an eye on something and not let it out of sight.

Name ideas examples

  • Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.

  • Keep - Keeping represents maintaining, preserving, and faithful holding. May your child keep their promises and maintain what matters.

  • Obey - Obedience represents respect for authority, learning, and the path to mastery. May your child obey what is good, learning the path to mastery.

  • Amulet - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Caretaker - Caretaker represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the caretaker's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Defend, Fortify - Defend/Fortify - To prepare or equip for defense - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of defend/fortify throughout life.

  • Endure - Enduring represents perseverance, strength, and lasting through challenges. May your child endure difficulties with grace and emerge stronger.

  • Governor - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

  • Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.

  • Shelter, Shield - Shelter/Shield - To provide protection or safety - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shelter/shield throughout life.

  • Watch, Observe - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

空朱- Asyu -

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means "sky, empty, to empty."

Name ideas examples

  • Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.

  • Empty - Emptiness in Japanese philosophy (空) represents potential and openness to receive. May your child embrace emptiness as potential, ready to be filled with wisdom.

  • To Empty - Emptiness in Japanese philosophy (空) represents potential and openness to receive. May your child embrace emptiness as potential, ready to be filled with wisdom.

  • Emptiness - Emptiness represents potential, space for growth, and openness. May your child find that emptiness creates space for new blessings.

  • Gap - Gaps represent opportunity, space for growth, and potential to fill. May your child see gaps as opportunities to contribute.

  • Hole - Holes represent potential, space for filling, and opportunity. May your child fill the holes in the world with their unique gifts.

  • In Vain - Working in vain teaches the importance of purposeful effort. May your child's efforts never be in vain but bear fruit.

  • Loneliness - Loneliness teaches us the value of connection and self-sufficiency. May your child find peace in solitude and joy in companionship.

  • Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.

  • Waste - Understanding waste teaches the value of resources and effort. May your child avoid waste and use resources wisely.

means "red, currency unit."

  • Red - Reddish; a yellowish-red color.

  • Currency Unit - A monetary unit in the edo period; one-sixteenth of a ryō. same as 銖.

Name ideas examples

  • Red - Red in Japan represents vitality, celebration, and protection from evil spirits. May your child be vibrant and protected, their life full of celebration and vitality.

  • Currency Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

亜珠- Asyu -

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means "sub-, asia, second."

  • Sub- - Secondary; of lesser rank.

  • Asia - The Asian continent.

  • Second - Following the first.

  • Low Oxidation - A compound with a low degree of oxidation.

  • Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "pearl, jewel, bead."

  • Pearl - A gem formed inside a shell.

  • Jewel - A precious stone.

  • Bead - A small spherical object.

Name ideas examples

  • Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.

  • Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

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