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Chikakun(ちかくん)
Chicchan( ちっちゃん)
Shi-chan( しーちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Chikashi
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 "Chikashi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
誓 means "vow, oath, pledge."
Vow - A solemn promise.
Oath - A formal declaration.
Pledge - A commitment to do something.
Affirm - To state positively and firmly.
Command - To give an authoritative order or instruction.
Imperative - A style of writing used by emperors to admonish their people.
Swear - To make a solemn declaration or affirmation.
Warn - To caution or advise against something.
Vow - Vow - A solemn promise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of vow throughout life.
Oath - Oath - A formal declaration - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of oath throughout life.
Pledge - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Affirm - Affirm - To state positively and firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of affirm throughout life.
Command - Command represents authority, decisiveness, and the ability to direct others. May your child command with wisdom, directing others toward good.
Imperative - Being imperative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperative, letting this quality guide their path.
Swear - Swear - To make a solemn declaration or affirmation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of swear throughout life.
Warn - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
庶 means "common, many, illegitimate."
Common - Of the ordinary people.
Illegitimate - Born outside marriage (of children).
Different - A variety of people or things.
Hope - To wish for.
Similar - Being almost the same as something else.
Common - Common - Of the ordinary people - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of common throughout life.
Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.
Illegitimate - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Desired, Wished For - Desired/Wished For represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the desired/wished for's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Different - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Similar - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
千 means "thousand, thousand times, many."
Many - A large quantity.
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.
香 means "fragrance, fragrant, pleasant."
Pleasant - Good appearance, color, voice, or taste.
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Lance - A piece in shogi.
Fragrance - Fragrance - Aroma; a pleasant smell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fragrance throughout life.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Pleasant - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Appealing - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Lance - Lance - A piece in shogi - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lance throughout life.
士 means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."
Gentleman - A man of good character.
Scholar - A learned person.
Duty - Performing duties or serving in an official capacity.
Official - A mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.
Qualified Person - A person with certain qualifications or skills.
Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues
Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.
Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
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.
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.
士 means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."
Gentleman - A man of good character.
Scholar - A learned person.
Duty - Performing duties or serving in an official capacity.
Official - A mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.
Qualified Person - A person with certain qualifications or skills.
Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues
Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.
Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
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.
志 means "aspiration, will, record."
Aspiration - A Goal or Ambition; a purpose.
Will - Determination; intention to achieve.
Document - To record or document.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Aspiration - Aspiration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of aspiration.
Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Resolution - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.
Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.
史 means "history, chronicle, scribe."
History - A record of past events.
Chronicle - An account of events.
Scribe - A person who records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.
悠 means "distant, leisurely, eternal."
Leisurely - Relaxed and unhurried.
Far - A distance that is far away.
Long-lasting - Something that continues for a long time without interruption.
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Leisurely - Leisurely - Relaxed and unhurried - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of leisurely throughout life.
Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.
Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.
Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Serene - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
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.
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.
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.
京 means "capital, high, anxious."
Capital - The Seat of Government; the center of a nation.
Grand - Large and impressive.
Hill - A high elevation.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Anxious - Being anxious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be anxious, letting this quality guide their path.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Hill - Hills symbolize achievement, perspective, and the rewards of steady climbing. May your child climb life's hills with determination, gaining wisdom at every elevation.
Number Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
詩 means "poetry, poem."
Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.
Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.
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.
志 means "aspiration, will, record."
Aspiration - A Goal or Ambition; a purpose.
Will - Determination; intention to achieve.
Document - To record or document.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Aspiration - Aspiration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of aspiration.
Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Resolution - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.
Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.
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.
史 means "history, chronicle, scribe."
History - A record of past events.
Chronicle - An account of events.
Scribe - A person who records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.
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.
司 means "manage, preside, official."
Preside - To be in charge.
Official - A person in authority.
To Serve in an Official Capacity - This refers to someone who is responsible for a certain role or task.
Manage - Manage - To Oversee; to control - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of manage throughout life.
Preside - Preside - To be in charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of preside throughout life.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
To Serve in an Official Capacity - Service represents humility, contribution, and finding greatness through giving. May your child serve others generously, finding greatness in giving.
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.
嗣 means "heir, succeed, continue."
Heir - One who inherits.
Succeed - To follow in position.
To Succeed - To take over and continue the legacy of a family or lineage.
Continue - To carry on a legacy.
Heir - Heirs inherit not just wealth but also responsibility and tradition. May your child be a worthy heir, honoring their inheritance with responsibility.
Succeed - Succeeding represents achievement, reaching goals, and accomplishment. May your child succeed in worthy pursuits and help others succeed.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Continue - Continuing represents persistence, dedication, and steady progress. May your child continue forward with determination through all challenges.
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.
至 means "arrive, utmost, solstice."
Solstice - The longest or shortest day.
Arrive - Being arrive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be arrive, letting this quality guide their path.
Utmost - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Solstice - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
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.
資 means "resources, capital, nature."
Capital - Wealth Used for Investment; funds.
Birthright, Inheritance - Something that is inherited from one's family or ancestors.
Wealth, Treasure - Money, goods, and other material possessions.
Resources - Resources - Materials or assets; supplies - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resources throughout life.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
Nature - Nature represents the inherent order of things, authenticity, and the wisdom of the natural world. May your child live in harmony with nature, true to their authentic self.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Birthright, Inheritance - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Obtain, Acquire - Obtain/Acquire - To take as a source or origin - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of obtain/acquire throughout life.
Rely, Depend - Rely/Depend - To trust or depend on someone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rely/depend throughout life.
Wealth, Treasure - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
誓 means "vow, oath, pledge."
Vow - A solemn promise.
Oath - A formal declaration.
Pledge - A commitment to do something.
Affirm - To state positively and firmly.
Command - To give an authoritative order or instruction.
Imperative - A style of writing used by emperors to admonish their people.
Swear - To make a solemn declaration or affirmation.
Warn - To caution or advise against something.
Vow - Vow - A solemn promise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of vow throughout life.
Oath - Oath - A formal declaration - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of oath throughout life.
Pledge - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Affirm - Affirm - To state positively and firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of affirm throughout life.
Command - Command represents authority, decisiveness, and the ability to direct others. May your child command with wisdom, directing others toward good.
Imperative - Being imperative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperative, letting this quality guide their path.
Swear - Swear - To make a solemn declaration or affirmation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of swear throughout life.
Warn - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
志 means "aspiration, will, record."
Aspiration - A Goal or Ambition; a purpose.
Will - Determination; intention to achieve.
Document - To record or document.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Aspiration - Aspiration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of aspiration.
Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Resolution - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.
Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.
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.
司 means "manage, preside, official."
Preside - To be in charge.
Official - A person in authority.
To Serve in an Official Capacity - This refers to someone who is responsible for a certain role or task.
Manage - Manage - To Oversee; to control - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of manage throughout life.
Preside - Preside - To be in charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of preside throughout life.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
To Serve in an Official Capacity - Service represents humility, contribution, and finding greatness through giving. May your child serve others generously, finding greatness in giving.
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.
士 means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."
Gentleman - A man of good character.
Scholar - A learned person.
Duty - Performing duties or serving in an official capacity.
Official - A mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.
Qualified Person - A person with certain qualifications or skills.
Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues
Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.
Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
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.
志 means "aspiration, will, record."
Aspiration - A Goal or Ambition; a purpose.
Will - Determination; intention to achieve.
Document - To record or document.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Aspiration - Aspiration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of aspiration.
Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Resolution - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.
Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.
千 means "thousand, thousand times, many."
Many - A large quantity.
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.
佳 means "good."
Good - Having desirable or positive qualities
Beautiful - Having qualities of beauty
Excellent - Of the highest quality
Splendid - Very impressive
Wonderful - Extraordinary
Good - 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.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
Wonderful - Being wonderful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be wonderful, letting this quality guide their path.
史 means "history, chronicle, scribe."
History - A record of past events.
Chronicle - An account of events.
Scribe - A person who records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.
地 means "earth, land, ground."
Ground - The surface of the earth.
Foundation - The base or underlying support.
Place - A particular location or area.
Suffix - A suffix added to the end of a word.
Earth - Earth represents nurturing, grounding, and the foundation upon which all life depends. May your child be grounded in earth's wisdom, nurturing others with steady, reliable love.
Land - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Ground - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Foundation - Foundation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of foundation.
Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.
Position, Status, Rank - Position/Status/Rank - One's standing or status - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of position/status/rank throughout life.
Suffix - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
夏 means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."
Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.
Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.
Summer - Summer (夏) represents vitality, growth at its peak, and the fullness of life's energy. May your child embody summer's vibrant energy, living life at its fullest and brightest.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Xia 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.
志 means "aspiration, will, record."
Aspiration - A Goal or Ambition; a purpose.
Will - Determination; intention to achieve.
Document - To record or document.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Aspiration - Aspiration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of aspiration.
Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Resolution - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.
Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.
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