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Japanese girl(female) nameChikai
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:ちかい
  • Katakanatip:チカイ
  • English Syllablestip:chi-kai (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:chi-ka-i (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Chikai
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Chikachan(ちかちゃん)Click to speech ちかちゃんChicchi(ちっち)Click to speech ちっちChanko(ちゃんこ)Click to speech ちゃんこ

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

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

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

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千貝- Chikai -

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means "thousand, thousand times, many."

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  • 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 "shell, treasure, pattern."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

  • Treasure - Treasures represent what is most valuable, worth protecting and sharing with loved ones. May your child recognize life's true treasures and protect them with wisdom.

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

  • Palm Leaf - Leaves represent the cycle of life, individuality, and graceful acceptance of change. May your child embrace life's seasons with the grace of a falling leaf, beautiful even in letting go.

静弥- Chikai -

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means "quiet, still, serene."

Name ideas examples

  • Quiet - Quietness represents peace, contemplation, and the still space where wisdom grows. May your child find quiet within, where peace and wisdom can flourish.

  • Still - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • Serene - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • Pacify - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • Settle - Settling represents resolution, peace, and finding one's place. May your child settle disputes peacefully and find their place in the world.

means "universal, long time, to mend."

Name ideas examples

  • Universal - Being universal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be universal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

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

  • Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.

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