Share this link via
Or copy link
Below are navigation links that will take you to the main text and navigation menus.
26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name search tools for your baby!
Chikarun(ちかるん)Karukun( かるくん)
Chikachan( ちかちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. See the girls' version here.
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 "Chikaru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
睦 means "harmony, unity."
Affectionate - Showing or expressing love and fondness.
Intimate - Having a close relationship or connection.
Friendly - Showing kindness and goodwill towards others.
Amicable - Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
Cordial - Showing warmth and sincerity in attitude or manner.
Affectionate - This kanji conveys a sense of warmth and closeness, making it a perfect choice for a baby name that expresses the bond between parent and child.
Friendly - The kanji 睦 conveys a sense of friendliness and camaraderie, making it a great choice for a baby name that expresses the desire for a child to have strong relationships with others.
Harmonious - The kanji 睦 conveys a sense of harmony and balance, making it a great choice for a baby name that expresses the desire for a child to live in peace and harmony with others.
Loving - The kanji 睦 conveys a sense of love and tenderness, making it a great choice for a baby name that expresses the unconditional love of a parent for their child.
竜 means "dragon, imperial, mythical creature."
Dragon - A mythical creature, often associated with power and strength.
Metaphor For An Emperor Or A Hero - A symbol of greatness and power.
A Horse Of More Than Eight Feet Tall - A horse of exceptional quality.
睦 means "harmony, unity."
Affectionate - Showing or expressing love and fondness.
Intimate - Having a close relationship or connection.
Friendly - Showing kindness and goodwill towards others.
Amicable - Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
Cordial - Showing warmth and sincerity in attitude or manner.
Affectionate - This kanji conveys a sense of warmth and closeness, making it a perfect choice for a baby name that expresses the bond between parent and child.
Friendly - The kanji 睦 conveys a sense of friendliness and camaraderie, making it a great choice for a baby name that expresses the desire for a child to have strong relationships with others.
Harmonious - The kanji 睦 conveys a sense of harmony and balance, making it a great choice for a baby name that expresses the desire for a child to live in peace and harmony with others.
Loving - The kanji 睦 conveys a sense of love and tenderness, making it a great choice for a baby name that expresses the unconditional love of a parent for their child.
哉 means "particle indicating strong emotion or emphasis."
A Question Or Contradiction - Read as "Ka" and "Ya", to be used to express a sense of doubt or disbelief .
An Exclamation - Read as "Kana", to be used to express admiration or awe.
A Beginning - The beginning or start of something.
Beginning - This kanji can be used to signify the beginning of something, such as the start of a new life. It can also be used to represent the start of a new journey or a new chapter in life.
Wonder - This kanji can be used to express a sense of wonder or curiosity. It can be used to signify the joy of discovering something new or the excitement of embarking on a new adventure.
Admiration - This kanji can be used to express admiration or appreciation for something. It can be used to signify the admiration of a new accomplishment or the appreciation of a new experience.
Awe - This kanji can be used to express a sense of awe or reverence. It can be used to signify the awe of a new discovery or the reverence of a new journey.
流 means "stream, flow, current."
Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.
Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.
Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.
Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.
Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.
Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.
Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.
Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.
Flow - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.
Spread - It symbolizes the idea of spreading joy and happiness. It can also represent the idea of sharing knowledge and wisdom with others.
Transmit - It symbolizes the idea of passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. It can also represent the idea of connecting people and cultures.
Exile - It symbolizes the idea of being exiled from one's home. It can also represent the idea of being forced to leave one's home and start anew.
Stream - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.
Kin - It symbolizes the idea of family and community
哉 means "particle indicating strong emotion or emphasis."
A Question Or Contradiction - Read as "Ka" and "Ya", to be used to express a sense of doubt or disbelief .
An Exclamation - Read as "Kana", to be used to express admiration or awe.
A Beginning - The beginning or start of something.
Beginning - This kanji can be used to signify the beginning of something, such as the start of a new life. It can also be used to represent the start of a new journey or a new chapter in life.
Wonder - This kanji can be used to express a sense of wonder or curiosity. It can be used to signify the joy of discovering something new or the excitement of embarking on a new adventure.
Admiration - This kanji can be used to express admiration or appreciation for something. It can be used to signify the admiration of a new accomplishment or the appreciation of a new experience.
Awe - This kanji can be used to express a sense of awe or reverence. It can be used to signify the awe of a new discovery or the reverence of a new journey.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
哉 means "particle indicating strong emotion or emphasis."
A Question Or Contradiction - Read as "Ka" and "Ya", to be used to express a sense of doubt or disbelief .
An Exclamation - Read as "Kana", to be used to express admiration or awe.
A Beginning - The beginning or start of something.
Beginning - This kanji can be used to signify the beginning of something, such as the start of a new life. It can also be used to represent the start of a new journey or a new chapter in life.
Wonder - This kanji can be used to express a sense of wonder or curiosity. It can be used to signify the joy of discovering something new or the excitement of embarking on a new adventure.
Admiration - This kanji can be used to express admiration or appreciation for something. It can be used to signify the admiration of a new accomplishment or the appreciation of a new experience.
Awe - This kanji can be used to express a sense of awe or reverence. It can be used to signify the awe of a new discovery or the reverence of a new journey.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
哉 means "particle indicating strong emotion or emphasis."
A Question Or Contradiction - Read as "Ka" and "Ya", to be used to express a sense of doubt or disbelief .
An Exclamation - Read as "Kana", to be used to express admiration or awe.
A Beginning - The beginning or start of something.
Beginning - This kanji can be used to signify the beginning of something, such as the start of a new life. It can also be used to represent the start of a new journey or a new chapter in life.
Wonder - This kanji can be used to express a sense of wonder or curiosity. It can be used to signify the joy of discovering something new or the excitement of embarking on a new adventure.
Admiration - This kanji can be used to express admiration or appreciation for something. It can be used to signify the admiration of a new accomplishment or the appreciation of a new experience.
Awe - This kanji can be used to express a sense of awe or reverence. It can be used to signify the awe of a new discovery or the reverence of a new journey.
竜 means "dragon, imperial, mythical creature."
Dragon - A mythical creature, often associated with power and strength.
Metaphor For An Emperor Or A Hero - A symbol of greatness and power.
A Horse Of More Than Eight Feet Tall - A horse of exceptional quality.
睦 means "harmony, unity."
Affectionate - Showing or expressing love and fondness.
Intimate - Having a close relationship or connection.
Friendly - Showing kindness and goodwill towards others.
Amicable - Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
Cordial - Showing warmth and sincerity in attitude or manner.
Affectionate - This kanji conveys a sense of warmth and closeness, making it a perfect choice for a baby name that expresses the bond between parent and child.
Friendly - The kanji 睦 conveys a sense of friendliness and camaraderie, making it a great choice for a baby name that expresses the desire for a child to have strong relationships with others.
Harmonious - The kanji 睦 conveys a sense of harmony and balance, making it a great choice for a baby name that expresses the desire for a child to live in peace and harmony with others.
Loving - The kanji 睦 conveys a sense of love and tenderness, making it a great choice for a baby name that expresses the unconditional love of a parent for their child.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
睦 means "harmony, unity."
Affectionate - Showing or expressing love and fondness.
Intimate - Having a close relationship or connection.
Friendly - Showing kindness and goodwill towards others.
Amicable - Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
Cordial - Showing warmth and sincerity in attitude or manner.
Affectionate - This kanji conveys a sense of warmth and closeness, making it a perfect choice for a baby name that expresses the bond between parent and child.
Friendly - The kanji 睦 conveys a sense of friendliness and camaraderie, making it a great choice for a baby name that expresses the desire for a child to have strong relationships with others.
Harmonious - The kanji 睦 conveys a sense of harmony and balance, making it a great choice for a baby name that expresses the desire for a child to live in peace and harmony with others.
Loving - The kanji 睦 conveys a sense of love and tenderness, making it a great choice for a baby name that expresses the unconditional love of a parent for their child.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
誓 means "swear, vow, pledge."
Promise - To make a solemn promise or vow.
Command - To give an authoritative order or instruction.
Swear - To make a solemn declaration or affirmation.
Affirm - To state positively and firmly.
Warn - To caution or advise against something.
Imperative - A style of writing used by emperors to admonish their people.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
誓 means "swear, vow, pledge."
Promise - To make a solemn promise or vow.
Command - To give an authoritative order or instruction.
Swear - To make a solemn declaration or affirmation.
Affirm - To state positively and firmly.
Warn - To caution or advise against something.
Imperative - A style of writing used by emperors to admonish their people.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
千 means "thousand."
勝 means "victory, win."
Win - To be victorious over an opponent.
Outperform - To be better than others.
Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.
All - Everything without exception.
Victory - To be triumphant and successful.
Excellence - To be of superior quality or merit.
Resilience - To be able to recover quickly from difficulties.
Completeness - To be whole and complete.
留 means "detain, stop, remain."
Names that have the same gender and start with C.
2,489 views
873 views
76 views
978 views
143 views
364 views
537 views
414 views
896 views
33 views
Sort by: Most Kanji Variations
Sorts names by how many different kanji spellings they have. In general, names with more variants tend to be more familiar and widespread in Japan (with some exceptions).
Sort by: Most Viewed
Sorts names by page views on this site. Views reflect global traffic (including Japan), so this does not represent popularity among Japanese people only. A high view count does not necessarily mean the name is famous in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
About our last-name data