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Daichan(だいちゃん)Gochan(ごちゃん)
Daikun(だい君)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Daigo
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 "Daigo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
悟 means "enlightenment, realization."
Understand - To understand something clearly.
Awaken - To awaken from confusion.
Wake - To wake up from sleep.
Enlightenment - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
Awakening - This kanji implies that the child will be able to wake up from any confusion or difficulty and find clarity.
Clarity - This kanji implies that the child will be able to see things clearly and make wise decisions.
Insight - This kanji implies that the child will be able to gain insight into the world around them and make wise decisions.
Wisdom - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
虎 means "tiger, fierce, brave."
Tiger - A fierce animal of the cat family.
Bravery And Courage - An example of something brave and courageous.
Fierceness - Something that is fierce and powerful.
Courage - A quality of being brave and determined in the face of adversity.
Strength - The ability to withstand physical or mental strain.
Fierceness - A quality of being strong and powerful.
Wildness - A quality of being untamed and unpredictable.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
護 means "protection, safeguard, defend."
Protect - To guard, shield, or defend from harm.
Lead - To guide or direct in a course of action.
Govern - To exercise authority over
Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.
Protection - A feeling of safety and security, of being shielded from harm.
Guidance - To provide direction and support in making decisions.
Authority - To have the power to make decisions and enforce them.
Luck - To bring good fortune and success.
太 means "thick, fat, big."
Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.
Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.
Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.
Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.
Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.
Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.
Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.
Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.
悟 means "enlightenment, realization."
Understand - To understand something clearly.
Awaken - To awaken from confusion.
Wake - To wake up from sleep.
Enlightenment - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
Awakening - This kanji implies that the child will be able to wake up from any confusion or difficulty and find clarity.
Clarity - This kanji implies that the child will be able to see things clearly and make wise decisions.
Insight - This kanji implies that the child will be able to gain insight into the world around them and make wise decisions.
Wisdom - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
吾 means "i, me, myself."
I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.
A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".
To protect/defend.
Self - This kanji that conveys the idea of self-confidence and independence.
Protection - This kanji that conveys the idea of protection and defense.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
五 means "five."
Five - It is the number five. It can be used to represent the fifth child in a family, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
Five Times - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth time something has happened, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
Five Degrees - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth degree of something, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
伍 means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."
Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.
Group - Refers to a group of people or things.
To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.
A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
Five - It is a number that is associated with luck and good fortune. It is also a symbol of harmony and balance.
Group - It symbolizes unity and togetherness. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
Agreement - It implies that the baby will be part of a contract or agreement that will bring good fortune and luck. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
Protection - It implies that the baby will be protected and safe. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
冴 means "clarity, serenity."
Sharpness (of mind or eyes) - Refers to the sharpness of one's mental or visual faculties.
To Clear - Refers to the clarity of something, such as a view or a thought.
To Chill - Refers to the cooling of something, such as a room or an emotion.
To Freeze - Refers to the freezing of something, such as a liquid or an emotion.
Cold - Refers to the temperature of something, such as a room or an emotion.
Frigid - Refers to the extreme coldness of something, such as a room or an emotion.
Clear Headed - This is a positive connotation of the kanji, suggesting that the baby will be sharp-minded and able to think clearly.
Cold - This is a neutral connotation of the kanji, suggesting that the baby will be cool and collected.
Frozen - This is a negative connotation of the kanji, suggesting that the baby will be rigid and unyielding.
Cold Hearted - This is a negative connotation of the kanji, suggesting that the baby will be emotionally distant and unemotional.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
剛 means "strong, sturdy, tough."
Strong - Having great physical or mental strength.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.
Sturdy - Strong and durable.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.
Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.
Precise - Exact and accurate.
Immediate - Happening or done without delay.
Strong - Having great physical or mental strength, suggesting a baby who will be resilient and brave.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency, suggesting a baby who will be reliable and dependable.
Sturdy - Strong and durable, suggesting a baby who will be reliable and hardworking.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose, suggesting a baby who will be determined and persistent.
Precise - Exact and accurate, suggesting a baby who will be meticulous and detail-oriented.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
湖 means "lake."
Lake - A large body of water surrounded by land, usually fresh water.
Dongting Lake - A large lake in China, located in the middle of the Yangtze River basin.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
瑚 means "coral."
Festival Vessel - A festival vessel made of a tree-like structure of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.
Coral - A type of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.
太 means "thick, fat, big."
Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.
Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.
Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.
Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.
Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.
Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.
Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.
Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.
吾 means "i, me, myself."
I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.
A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".
To protect/defend.
Self - This kanji that conveys the idea of self-confidence and independence.
Protection - This kanji that conveys the idea of protection and defense.
太 means "thick, fat, big."
Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.
Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.
Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.
Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.
Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.
Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.
Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.
Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.
護 means "protection, safeguard, defend."
Protect - To guard, shield, or defend from harm.
Lead - To guide or direct in a course of action.
Govern - To exercise authority over
Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.
Protection - A feeling of safety and security, of being shielded from harm.
Guidance - To provide direction and support in making decisions.
Authority - To have the power to make decisions and enforce them.
Luck - To bring good fortune and success.
醍 means "cream, essence, quintessence."
五 means "five."
Five - It is the number five. It can be used to represent the fifth child in a family, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
Five Times - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth time something has happened, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
Five Degrees - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth degree of something, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
醍 means "cream, essence, quintessence."
伍 means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."
Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.
Group - Refers to a group of people or things.
To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.
A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
Five - It is a number that is associated with luck and good fortune. It is also a symbol of harmony and balance.
Group - It symbolizes unity and togetherness. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
Agreement - It implies that the baby will be part of a contract or agreement that will bring good fortune and luck. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
Protection - It implies that the baby will be protected and safe. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
醍 means "cream, essence, quintessence."
悟 means "enlightenment, realization."
Understand - To understand something clearly.
Awaken - To awaken from confusion.
Wake - To wake up from sleep.
Enlightenment - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
Awakening - This kanji implies that the child will be able to wake up from any confusion or difficulty and find clarity.
Clarity - This kanji implies that the child will be able to see things clearly and make wise decisions.
Insight - This kanji implies that the child will be able to gain insight into the world around them and make wise decisions.
Wisdom - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
醍 means "cream, essence, quintessence."
醐 means "clarified butter, essence, quintessence."
Butter - The kanji 醐 is used in the word "醍醐", which is a type of dairy product. It is a type of butter that is not mixed with other ingredients.
Nourishment - This kanji symbolizes nourishment, which is an important part of a baby's development. It can also be seen as a reminder to parents to provide their child with the best possible care.
Purity - The kanji can also be seen as a symbol of purity, which is important for a baby's health and well-being.
Comfort - The kanji can also be seen as a symbol of comfort, which is essential for a baby's growth and development.
Love - The kanji can also be seen as a symbol of love, which is essential for a baby's emotional and physical health.
Protection - The kanji can also be seen as a symbol of protection, which is important for a baby's safety and security.
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