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Ayachan(あやちゃん)
Naokun( なおくん)
A-kun( あーくん)![]()
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 "Ayanao," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
礼 means "courtesy, ritual, thanks."
Ritual - A ceremonial act.
Thanks - An expression of gratitude.
Bow - A gesture of respect and gratitude.
Gift - Monetary or verbal gifts to express appreciation.
Respect - Showing respect to others and expressing gratitude.
Courtesy - Courtesy - Polite Behavior; manners - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of courtesy throughout life.
Ritual - Being ritual represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be ritual, letting this quality guide their path.
Thanks - Thanksgiving represents gratitude, recognition, and appreciation for blessings. May your child live with thanksgiving, grateful for every blessing.
Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.
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.
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.
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.
斐 means "beautiful pattern, elegant."
真 means "true, truth, pure."
Pure - Unadulterated; natural.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
Unaltered - In its original form.
True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.
Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.
阿 means "hill, corner, to flatter."
Hill - A large mound.
Approach - To approach or lean on.
Cove - A curved and winding place.
Eaves - The edge of a roof.
Endearment - A word used to express affection when used as a surname or nickname.
Pet Name - An affectionate nickname used for a woman's name.
Prefix - Added to names to show familiarity.
Hill - Hills symbolize achievement, perspective, and the rewards of steady climbing. May your child climb life's hills with determination, gaining wisdom at every elevation.
To Flatter - The act of flatter represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child flatter with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Lean - The act of lean represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child lean with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Approach - Approach - To approach or lean on - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approach throughout life.
Cove - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.
Eaves - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Endearment - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Pet 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.
Prefix - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
弥 means "universal, long time, to mend."
To Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - More and More; further.
Universal - Being universal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be universal, letting this quality guide their path.
Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
To Mend - The act of mend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child mend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly 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.
What is Katakana?
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
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.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
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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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