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Chou
Chou- Gender:Male
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:ちょう - :チョウ
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Chan-chan(ちゃんちゃん)
Cherry(ちぇりー)Chicchi(ちっち)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. 
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: 
Chou
Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Chou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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跳- Chou -
跳 means "to jump, to stumble, to run fast."
To Stumble - To trip or stumble.
End of Performance - To end a performance or show.
Escape - To escape, to run away.
Make Jump, Leap - To make someone jump or leap, to make someone bound, to make someone fly.
Mud Splatter - A mud splatter caused by clothes or other objects flying.
Splash - Mud splattered on clothes.
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To Make Jump - Making represents creativity, skill, and the ability to bring ideas into reality. May your child be a maker, bringing creative visions into tangible reality.
To Run Fast - Speed represents efficiency, quick thinking, and the ability to act decisively. May your child think and act quickly when needed, seizing opportunities swiftly.
To Stumble - The act of stumble represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child stumble with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
End of Performance - Endings represent completion, closure, and the wisdom of finishing well. May your child finish well, bringing all they start to proper completion.
Escape - Escaping represents freedom, liberation, and breaking free. May your child escape what binds them and find true freedom.
Make Jump, Leap - Making represents creativity, skill, and the ability to bring ideas into reality. May your child be a maker, bringing creative visions into tangible reality.
Mud Splatter - Mud Splatter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the mud splatter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Splash - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
挑- Chou -
挑 means "challenge, provoke, select."
Carry - To bear on a pole across the shoulders.
Choose - To select or pick something.
Invite - To ask someone to join or participate.
Leap - To jump or bound lightly.
Post - To put up or display something.
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Challenge - Challenge - To Confront; to dare - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of challenge throughout life.
Provoke - Provoke - To Incite; to stir up - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of provoke throughout life.
Select - Selecting represents wisdom, choice, and careful decision-making. May your child select wisely in all of life's important choices.
Carry - Carrying represents responsibility, support, and bearing burdens for others. May your child carry their responsibilities with strength and grace.
Choose - Choosing represents freedom, responsibility, and the power of decision. May your child choose wisely and take responsibility for choices.
Invite - Invite - To ask someone to join or participate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of invite throughout life.
Leap - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Light a Fire - Lightness represents ease, freedom, and the joy of unburdened movement. May your child move through life with ease, free from unnecessary burdens.
Post - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Set Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
超- Chou -
超 means "exceed, transcend, super."
Exceed - To go beyond limits.
Beyond Measure - To be beyond what can be measured or quantified.
Outstanding - To be remarkable or exceptional in some way.
Ultra - Going beyond the normal range.
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Exceed - Exceed - To go beyond limits - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of exceed throughout life.
Transcend - Transcend - To rise above; to surpass - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of transcend throughout life.
Super - Super represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the super's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Beyond Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Far, Distant - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Ultra - Ultra - Going beyond the normal range - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ultra throughout life.
長- Chou -
長 means "long, chief, elder."
Long - Extended in length or time.
Elder - An older, respected person.
Excellence - Superior Quality; a strong point.
Leader - Someone in charge.
Name ideas examples
Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Chief - Chief - A Leader; the head of a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.
Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.
Excellence - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Grow - Growing represents development, maturation, and continuous improvement. May your child grow in wisdom, stature, and favor throughout life.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
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