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Japanese boy(male) nameBukou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ぶこう
  • Katakanatip:ブコウ
  • English Syllablestip:bu-kou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:bu-ko-u (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Bukou, Bukō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Bukou-kun(ぶこうくん)Click to speech ぶこうくんBuchan( ぶちゃん)Click to speech  ぶちゃんKouchan( こうちゃん)Click to speech  こうちゃん

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameBukou

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

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武甲- Bukou -

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means "military, brave, war."

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  • 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.

means "first, shell, armor."

Name ideas examples

  • First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.

  • Shell - Shells in ancient Japan were used as currency, representing wealth, protection, and hidden treasures. May your child discover and protect life's hidden treasures, prospering in all endeavors.

  • Armor - Armor represents preparation, protection, and the strength to withstand attack. May your child be well-armored in virtue, prepared and protected against life's battles.

  • Element of Wood - The Wood element represents growth, spring, and new beginnings. May your child embody wood's growing spirit.

  • High Pitch - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

武行- Bukou -

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means "military, brave, war."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "to go, to move, to do."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Along the Way - Along The Way - While walking; on the journey - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of along the way throughout life.

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

  • Do, Perform, Accomplish - Do/Perform/Accomplish - To carry out an action, to complete a task - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of do/perform/accomplish throughout life.

  • Go, Walk, Advance, Circulate - 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.

  • Pass, Elapse - Pass/Elapse - To go through a period of time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pass/elapse throughout life.

  • 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.

  • Row - Row - Line; sequence of characters - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of row throughout life.

  • Shop - Shop - Store; agency - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shop throughout life.

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