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Chikakun(ちかくん)
Hirachan( ひらちゃん)
Kacchan( かっちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Chikahira
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 "Chikahira," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
周 means "around, complete, cycle."
Around - Surrounding; encircling.
Circulate - To go around, to make a round.
Corner - A place where a road or path bends and enters.
Everywhere - To go everywhere, to cover everywhere.
Fulfill - To match, to harmonize.
Rescue - To help, to save.
Surroundings - The area around something.
Dynasty - The name of an ancient Chinese dynasty.
Around - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Cycle - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Circulate - Circulating represents flow, sharing, and the movement of good. May your child circulate kindness and positive energy wherever they go.
Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Everywhere - Everywhere - To go everywhere, to cover everywhere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everywhere throughout life.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To match, to harmonize - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Rescue - Rescue - To help, to save - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rescue throughout life.
Surroundings - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
周 means "around, complete, cycle."
Around - Surrounding; encircling.
Circulate - To go around, to make a round.
Corner - A place where a road or path bends and enters.
Everywhere - To go everywhere, to cover everywhere.
Fulfill - To match, to harmonize.
Rescue - To help, to save.
Surroundings - The area around something.
Dynasty - The name of an ancient Chinese dynasty.
Around - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Cycle - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Circulate - Circulating represents flow, sharing, and the movement of good. May your child circulate kindness and positive energy wherever they go.
Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Everywhere - Everywhere - To go everywhere, to cover everywhere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everywhere throughout life.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To match, to harmonize - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Rescue - Rescue - To help, to save - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rescue throughout life.
Surroundings - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.
衡 means "balance, weigh, scale."
Balance - A state of equilibrium.
Weigh - To measure weight.
Scale - An instrument for weighing.
Crossbar - A horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.
Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.
Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.
Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.
Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.
Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - 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.
Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.
愛 means "love, affection, cherish."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.
To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.
Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.
Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
愛 means "love, affection, cherish."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.
To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.
Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.
Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.
衡 means "balance, weigh, scale."
Balance - A state of equilibrium.
Weigh - To measure weight.
Scale - An instrument for weighing.
Crossbar - A horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.
Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.
Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.
Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.
Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.
Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - 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.
Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.
睦 means "harmonious, to be intimate."
Harmonious - Friendly; getting along well.
Intimate - Having a close relationship or connection.
Affectionate - Showing or expressing love and fondness.
Amicable - Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
Cordial - Showing warmth and sincerity in attitude or manner.
Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.
To be Intimate - The act of be intimate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be intimate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Intimate - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Affectionate - Being affectionate represents expressing love openly and nurturing bonds. May your child show love freely and receive it abundantly.
Amicable - Being amicable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be amicable, letting this quality guide their path.
Cordial - Being cordial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be cordial, letting this quality guide their path.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
睦 means "harmonious, to be intimate."
Harmonious - Friendly; getting along well.
Intimate - Having a close relationship or connection.
Affectionate - Showing or expressing love and fondness.
Amicable - Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
Cordial - Showing warmth and sincerity in attitude or manner.
Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.
To be Intimate - The act of be intimate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be intimate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Intimate - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Affectionate - Being affectionate represents expressing love openly and nurturing bonds. May your child show love freely and receive it abundantly.
Amicable - Being amicable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be amicable, letting this quality guide their path.
Cordial - Being cordial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be cordial, letting this quality guide their path.
衡 means "balance, weigh, scale."
Balance - A state of equilibrium.
Weigh - To measure weight.
Scale - An instrument for weighing.
Crossbar - A horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.
Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.
Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.
Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.
Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.
Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - 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.
Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.
親 means "parent, intimate, personal."
Parent - A mother or father.
Intimate - Close and familiar.
Personal - Done by oneself directly.
Family - Family members created through marriage.
Good Relationship - Having a good relationship with someone.
Leader - Someone who leads a game or activity.
Relative - A family member by marriage.
Self - Doing something oneself.
Parent - Parent - A mother or father - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of parent throughout life.
Intimate - Intimate - Close and familiar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intimate throughout life.
Personal - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
Family - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Good Relationship - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Relative - Being relative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be relative, letting this quality guide their path.
Self - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
親 means "parent, intimate, personal."
Parent - A mother or father.
Intimate - Close and familiar.
Personal - Done by oneself directly.
Family - Family members created through marriage.
Good Relationship - Having a good relationship with someone.
Leader - Someone who leads a game or activity.
Relative - A family member by marriage.
Self - Doing something oneself.
Parent - Parent - A mother or father - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of parent throughout life.
Intimate - Intimate - Close and familiar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intimate throughout life.
Personal - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
Family - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Good Relationship - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Relative - Being relative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be relative, letting this quality guide their path.
Self - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
衡 means "balance, weigh, scale."
Balance - A state of equilibrium.
Weigh - To measure weight.
Scale - An instrument for weighing.
Crossbar - A horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.
Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.
Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.
Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.
Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.
Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - 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.
Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.
近 means "near, close relationship, to approach."
Near - Close in time or distance; small separation.
Close Relationship - Relative; family.
Approaching - Moving closer to something.
Near - Nearness represents closeness, intimacy, and the warmth of close relationships. May your child keep loved ones near, nurturing close and warm relationships.
Close Relationship - Close Relationship - Relative; family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of close relationship throughout life.
To Approach - The act of approach represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child approach with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Approaching - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
近 means "near, close relationship, to approach."
Near - Close in time or distance; small separation.
Close Relationship - Relative; family.
Approaching - Moving closer to something.
Near - Nearness represents closeness, intimacy, and the warmth of close relationships. May your child keep loved ones near, nurturing close and warm relationships.
Close Relationship - Close Relationship - Relative; family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of close relationship throughout life.
To Approach - The act of approach represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child approach with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Approaching - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
衡 means "balance, weigh, scale."
Balance - A state of equilibrium.
Weigh - To measure weight.
Scale - An instrument for weighing.
Crossbar - A horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.
Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.
Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.
Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.
Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.
Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - 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.
Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.
南 means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."
South - The Southern Direction; one of the cardinal directions.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Used to represent sounds in Buddhist terminology.
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
朋 means "friend, peer, ally."
Peer - One who studies under the same teacher.
Ally - A partner with shared purpose.
Companion - A person who shares the same goal.
Friend - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.
Peer - Peer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the peer's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Ally - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Companion - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
衡 means "balance, weigh, scale."
Balance - A state of equilibrium.
Weigh - To measure weight.
Scale - An instrument for weighing.
Crossbar - A horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.
Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.
Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.
Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.
Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.
Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - 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.
Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.
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