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Japanese boy(male) nameDen
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:でん
  • Katakanatip:デン
  • English Syllablestip:den (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:de-n (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Den
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Denchan(でんちゃん)Click to speech でんちゃんDenshu( でんしゅ)Click to speech  でんしゅDensuke( でんすけ)Click to speech  でんすけ

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Den," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "transmit, legend, biography."

Name ideas examples

  • Transmit - Transmit - To pass on; to convey - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of transmit throughout life.

  • To Pass on, Transmit, Convey - The act of pass on/transmit/convey represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass on/transmit/convey with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Legend - Legend - A story passed down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of legend throughout life.

  • Biography - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Commentary, Annotations - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Courier, Messenger - Courier/Messenger represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the courier/messenger's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Rely on, Trust - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

- Den -

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means "transmit, legend, biography."

  • Transmit - To Pass on; to convey.

  • Legend - A story passed down.

  • Biography - An account of someone's life.

  • Commentary - Notes or annotations on classical texts, scriptures, etc.

  • Courier - A message sent to achieve a goal or to convey information.

  • Post Station - A place where travelers and goods can be transported by horse-drawn carriage.

Name ideas examples

  • Transmit - Transmit - To pass on; to convey - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of transmit throughout life.

  • Legend - Legend - A story passed down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of legend throughout life.

  • Biography - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Commentary - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Courier - Courier represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the courier's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Post Station - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

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