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Atchan(あっちゃん)
Mucchan(むっちゃん)
Atsukun(あつくん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys.
See the girls' 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 "Atsumu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
侑 means "encourage, assist, offer."
Offer - To present food or drink.
Forgive - To pardon or excuse a fault or offense.
Help - To provide protection or assistance.
Recommend - To suggest or offer something, such as a dish or drink.
Reward - To express gratitude or appreciation.
Encourage - Encouraging represents support, motivation, and lifting others up. May your child encourage others, spreading confidence and hope.
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Forgive - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Recommend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Reward - Reward - To express gratitude or appreciation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of reward throughout life.
温 means "warm, gentle, review."
Review - To Revisit; to study again (as in learning from the past).
Wrap, Envelop - The action of wrapping or enveloping something.
Warm - Warmth represents kindness, comfort, and the welcoming nature of a loving heart. May your child radiate warmth, making all who meet them feel welcomed and loved.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Review - Teachers and scholars illuminate the path of knowledge for others. May your child both learn eagerly and share knowledge generously.
Calm, Peaceful - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.
Wrap, Envelop - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
專 means "exclusive, specialize, monopolize."
Specialize - To focus on one thing.
Monopolize - To control entirely.
As Desired - Doing something according to one's wishes.
Monopolizing - Doing something exclusively and without sharing with others.
Unconditionally - Doing something without any conditions or restrictions.
Unswervingly - Doing something with single-minded dedication and focus.
Exclusive - Being exclusive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be exclusive, letting this quality guide their path.
Specialize - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Monopolize - Monopolize - To control entirely - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of monopolize throughout life.
As Desired - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Monopolizing - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Unconditionally - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Unswervingly - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
鐘 means "bell, temple bell, time bell."
Bell - A percussion instrument made of bronze.
Bell - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Temple Bell - Temple Bell - A large suspended bell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of temple bell throughout life.
Time Bell - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
伍 means "row, companion, five."
Row - Row - A Line; a formation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of row throughout life.
Companion - Companion - A Comrade; joining together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of companion throughout life.
Five - Five represents the five elements, the five senses, and completeness in Japanese philosophy. May your child be complete in all five elements—balanced, sensing, and whole.
Group - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
Military Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
同 means "same, together, to unite."
Agree - Having the same opinion or view.
Congregate - To come together in a group.
Harmonize - To bring into agreement or harmony.
Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.
Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.
To Unite - The act of unite represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child unite with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Gather - The act of gather represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gather with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Agree - Agree - Having the same opinion or view - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of agree throughout life.
Congregate - Congregate - To come together in a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of congregate throughout life.
Harmonize - Harmonize - To bring into agreement or harmony - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of harmonize throughout life.
厚 means "thick, kind, sincere."
Kind - Warm-hearted; generous in spirit.
Considerate - Thoughtful and Caring; attentive.
Large - Having a large size.
Thick - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.
Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.
Considerate - Considerate - Thoughtful and caring; attentive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of considerate throughout life.
Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.
六 means "six, sixth."
Six - Six represents harmony, balance, and the six directions of space. May your child find balance in all six directions of life, harmonious and centered.
Sixth - Sixth - The sixth in order - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sixth throughout life.
Yin Line - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
纂 means "to collect, red cord, to inherit."
To Inherit - To receive or take over something from someone else.
Compile - To put together a book or other written material.
Gather - To collect or assemble a group of people or things.
To Inherit - The act of inherit represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child inherit with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Red Cord - 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.
Compile - Compile - To put together a book or other written material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of compile throughout life.
Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.
Vision - Vision represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of vision.
Illusion - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.
Dim - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Fleeting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
専 means "exclusive, specialize, monopolize."
Specialize - To focus on one thing.
Monopolize - To have sole control.
As Desired - Doing something according to one's wishes.
Monopolizing - Doing something exclusively and without sharing with others.
Unconditionally - Doing something without any conditions or restrictions.
Unswervingly - Doing something with single-minded dedication and focus.
Exclusive - Being exclusive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be exclusive, letting this quality guide their path.
Specialize - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Monopolize - Monopolize - To have sole control - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of monopolize throughout life.
As Desired - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Monopolizing - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Unconditionally - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Unswervingly - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
厚 means "thick, kind, sincere."
Kind - Warm-hearted; generous in spirit.
Considerate - Thoughtful and Caring; attentive.
Large - Having a large size.
Thick - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.
Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.
Considerate - Considerate - Thoughtful and caring; attentive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of considerate throughout life.
Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.
務 means "to serve, duty."
To Fulfill a Duty or Obligation - To fulfill one's duties or obligations with diligence and dedication.
To Respect - To show respect and reverence for others.
To Strive - To strive to do one's best and to make every effort.
To Work - To work hard and diligently.
To Fulfill a Duty or Obligation - The act of fulfill a duty or obligation represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child fulfill a duty or obligation with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To 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.
To Strive - The act of strive represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child strive with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Work - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.
厚 means "thick, kind, sincere."
Kind - Warm-hearted; generous in spirit.
Considerate - Thoughtful and Caring; attentive.
Large - Having a large size.
Thick - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.
Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.
Considerate - Considerate - Thoughtful and caring; attentive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of considerate throughout life.
Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.
Vision - Vision represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of vision.
Illusion - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.
Dim - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Fleeting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
厚 means "thick, kind, sincere."
Kind - Warm-hearted; generous in spirit.
Considerate - Thoughtful and Caring; attentive.
Large - Having a large size.
Thick - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.
Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.
Considerate - Considerate - Thoughtful and caring; attentive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of considerate throughout life.
Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
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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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A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
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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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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
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