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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameChou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ちょう
  • Katakanatip:チョウ
  • English transcriptionstip:Chou, Cho, Choh, Chō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Chan-chan(ちゃんちゃん)Click to speech ちゃんちゃんCherry(ちぇりー)Click to speech ちぇりーChicchi(ちっち)Click to speech ちっち

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

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

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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means "jump, leap."

  • Jump, Leap, Bound - To jump or leap up, to bound, to fly, to soar.

  • Stumble - To trip or stumble.

  • Run Fast - To run quickly.

  • Make Jump, Leap - To make someone jump or leap, to make someone bound, to make someone fly.

  • Escape - To escape, to run away.

  • End Of Performance - To end a performance or show.

  • Mud Splatter - A mud splatter caused by clothes or other objects flying.

Name ideas examples

  • Jump, Leap, Bound - To symbolize a child's energy and enthusiasm for life.

  • Run Fast - To symbolize a child's ambition and drive.

  • Make Jump, Leap - To symbolize a child's ability to inspire others.

  • Escape - To symbolize a child's ability to overcome obstacles.

- Chou -

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means "challenge, dare, provoke."

  • Challenge - To take on a challenge or task.

  • Set Up - To arrange or prepare something.

  • Invite - To ask someone to join or participate.

  • Post - To put up or display something.

  • Write Up - To record or document something.

  • Light A Fire - To start a fire or ignite something.

  • Choose - To select or pick something.

  • Carry - To take or bear something on one's shoulder.

  • Leap - To jump or bound lightly.

Name ideas examples

  • Challenge - To take on life's challenges with courage and determination.

  • Set Up - To create a secure and stable environment for the baby.

  • Invite - To welcome the baby into the world with open arms.

  • Post - To remind the baby of the importance of being visible and heard.

  • Write Up - To document the baby's life and accomplishments.

  • Light A Fire - To ignite the baby's passion and enthusiasm for life.

  • Carry - To take on the responsibility of carrying something or someone.

- Chou -

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means "transcendence, transcend."

  • Exceed, Surpass - To go beyond the limits of something, to be greater than what is expected or accepted.

  • Outstanding - To be remarkable or exceptional in some way.

  • Beyond Measure - To be beyond what can be measured or quantified.

  • Far, Distant - To be a great distance away.

Name ideas examples

  • Exceed, Surpass - To suggest that the baby will go beyond the limits of what is expected or accepted.

  • Outstanding - To suggest that the baby will be remarkable or exceptional in some way.

  • Beyond Measure - To suggest that the baby will be beyond what can be measured or quantified.

- Chou -

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means "long, leader, chief."

Name ideas examples

  • Long - Symbolizing a long and prosperous life.

  • Leader - Representing a strong and capable leader.

  • Elderly - Representing wisdom and experience.

  • Superior - Representing excellence and success.

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