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Japanese boy(male) nameBunkou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ぶんこう
  • Katakanatip:ブンコウ
  • English Syllablestip:bun-kou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:bu-n-ko-u (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Bunkou, Bunkō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Bunchan(ぶんちゃん)Click to speech ぶんちゃんKouchan( こうちゃん)Click to speech  こうちゃんBunkun( ぶんくん)Click to speech  ぶんくん

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

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 "Bunkou."

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文興- Bunkou -

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means "writing, pattern, culture."

Name ideas examples

  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

  • Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.

  • Currency - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.

  • Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "prosper, rise, interest."

Name ideas examples

  • Prosper - Prosper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the prosper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Rise - Rising represents ascent, improvement, and upward movement. May your child rise to meet every challenge and opportunity.

  • Interest - Interest - Enjoyment; enthusiasm - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of interest throughout life.

  • Joy - Joy is the spontaneous happiness that arises from a heart at peace with itself and the world. May your child overflow with joy, spreading happiness to everyone they meet.

  • To Start Something New - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.

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