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Bou
Bou- Gender:Male
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:ぼう - :ボウ
- :Bou, Bo, Boh, Bō
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Bouchan(ぼうちゃん)
Boukun(ぼうくん)Boi(ぼーい)
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Bou
Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Bou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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望- Bou -
望 means "hope, wish, desire."
Hope, Wish, Desire - To have a strong desire for something, to wish for something, to hope for something.
Gaze, View - To look at something in the distance, to have a view of something.
Resent, Bitter - To feel resentment or bitterness towards something.
Popularity, Trust, Respect - To have a high level of popularity, trust, or respect.
Moon, Full Moon - To be associated with the moon or a full moon.
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Hope, Wish, Desire - To give the baby a name that conveys a strong desire for a bright future.
Gaze, View - To give the baby a name that conveys a view of the world that is far-reaching and expansive.
Yearn, Long For - To give the baby a name that conveys a strong longing for something.
Popularity, Trust, Respect - To give the baby a name that conveys a high level of popularity
坊- Bou -
坊 means "boy, monk, son."
District - A division of a town or village.
Room - A place to live in.
Temple - A place of worship for monks.
Protect - To guard or defend.
Monk - A religious man.
Endearment - A term of affection for a boy.
Name ideas examples
District - This kanji that symbolizes a place of safety and security.
Room - This kanji that symbolizes a place of comfort and warmth.
Temple - This kanji that symbolizes a place of spiritual growth and enlightenment.
Protect - This kanji that symbolizes strength and protection.
Monk - This kanji that symbolizes wisdom and faith.
Endearment - This kanji that symbolizes love and affection.
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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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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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