Awaji

Gender:Female
Hiragana:あわじ
Katakana:アワジ
English Syllables:a-wa-ji (3)
Japanese Morae:a-wa-ji (3)
English transcriptions:Awaji
Nickname examples:
Awajan(あわじゃん)Awachan( あわちゃん)Jijan( じじゃん)

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Awaji

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Awaji."

Introduction to how Japanese names work

淡路- Awaji -

淡 means "light, indifferent, fresh."

Light - Pale; light in color or taste.
Indifferent - Unconcerned; detached; without attachment; having few desires.
Fresh - Without Salt; unsalted.
Low Desire - Having a low desire or ambition.
Place Name - Abbreviation for "Awaji," a place or former province name.
Unattached - Not attached to any particular thing or person.
Uncomplicated - Not complicated or overly detailed.
Unsalty - Not containing any salt.

Name ideas examples

Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Indifferent - Indifferent - Unconcerned; detached; without attachment; having - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of indifferent throughout life.
Fresh - Fresh - Without Salt; unsalted - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fresh throughout life.
Low Desire - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Place 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.
Unattached - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Uncomplicated - Uncomplicated - Not complicated or overly detailed - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uncomplicated throughout life.
Unsalty - Unsalty - Not containing any salt - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unsalty throughout life.

View details for the kanji 淡

路 means "road, way, method."

Road - A path for travel.
Way - A Route; a course.
Method - A manner of proceeding.
Administrative Division - The name of an administrative division in the Song Dynasty.
Appear, Express - To show or make known.
Big, Large - Of great size or extent.
Emperor's Carriage - The carriage of an emperor.
Important Position - A high or important position.
Logic, Principle - A logical or moral principle.
Travel - To go on a journey.

Name ideas examples

Road - Roads represent the journey of life, the path we choose, and where it leads. May your child find good roads to travel, their path leading to worthy destinations.
Way - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Method - Method - A manner of proceeding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of method throughout life.
Administrative Division - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Appear, Express - Appear/Express - To show or make known - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of appear/express throughout life.
Big, Large - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Emperor's Carriage - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Important Position - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Logic, Principle - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Travel - Traveling represents journey, experience, and broadening perspective. May your child travel well through life's journey.