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Japanese girl(female) nameChigaya
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:ちがや
  • Katakanatip:チガヤ
  • English Syllablestip:chi-ga-ya (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:chi-ga-ya (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Chigaya
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Chan(ちゃん)Click to speech ちゃんYachan( やちゃん)Click to speech  やちゃんChichan( ちーちゃん)Click to speech  ちーちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

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

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means "cogon grass, thatch."

  • Cogon Grass - A tall grass used for thatching.

  • Thatch - Roof covering made from grass.

  • Kaya - A general term for thin grasses such as kaya and suge.

  • Mosquito Net - A net used to keep mosquitoes away.

Name ideas examples

  • Cogon Grass - Grass symbolizes resilience, humility, and the strength found in bending rather than breaking. May your child have grass's resilience, bending gracefully under pressure but never breaking.

  • Thatch - Thatch - Roof covering made from grass - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thatch throughout life.

  • Kaya - Kaya - A general term for thin grasses such as kaya and s - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of kaya throughout life.

  • Mosquito Net - Even small creatures have purpose; the mosquito teaches persistence and adaptation. May your child persist with mosquito's determination, making an impact regardless of size.

千賀耶- Chigaya -

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means "thousand, thousand times, many."

Name ideas examples

  • Thousand - Thousand represents vastness, eternity, and the senbazuru (thousand cranes) of healing wishes. May your child's blessings be as countless as a thousand cranes, healing and eternal.

  • Thousand Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

means "congratulate, celebrate, praise."

Name ideas examples

  • Congratulate - Congratulate - To express joy at success; to celebrate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of congratulate throughout life.

  • Celebrate - Celebrate - To honor with festivities; to rejoice - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of celebrate throughout life.

  • Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

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

  • Take on, Undertake - Taking represents receiving with gratitude and claiming what is rightfully one's own. May your child receive graciously and claim their rightful place with confidence.

means "question particle, father, transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.

  • Transliteration - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Evil - Understanding what is harmful teaches the value of what is good. May your child recognize and avoid what is harmful while pursuing good.

  • Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.

  • Rhetorical Device - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

  • Sanskrit - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

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