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Denchan(でんちゃん)Gochan(ごちゃん)Denbo(でんぼ)
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 choices for "Dengo," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.
伝 means "transmission, conveyance, communication."
To Pass On, Transmit, Convey - To communicate or impart information, knowledge, or a message to someone else.
To Bequeath, Hand Down - To give or pass on something to someone else, especially through inheritance.
Biography, Autobiography - A written account of a person's life.
Courier, Messenger - A person or vehicle that delivers messages or goods from one place to another.
Commentary, Annotations - Explanatory notes or comments on a text.
Tradition, Legend - A story or belief that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Rely On, Trust - To have confidence in someone or something.
To Pass On - To pass on knowledge, wisdom, and traditions from one generation to the next.
To Convey - To communicate or express a message, feeling, or idea.
To Impart - To give or bestow something, such as knowledge or skills, to another.
To Transmit - To send or convey something from one place to another.
To Perpetuate - To keep something alive or in existence for a long time.
To Chronicle - To record or document the events of a person's life.
To Propagate - To spread or disseminate something widely.
To Entrust - To give someone the responsibility of taking care of something.
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.
伝 means "transmission, conveyance, communication."
To Pass On, Transmit, Convey - To communicate or impart information, knowledge, or a message to someone else.
To Bequeath, Hand Down - To give or pass on something to someone else, especially through inheritance.
Biography, Autobiography - A written account of a person's life.
Courier, Messenger - A person or vehicle that delivers messages or goods from one place to another.
Commentary, Annotations - Explanatory notes or comments on a text.
Tradition, Legend - A story or belief that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Rely On, Trust - To have confidence in someone or something.
To Pass On - To pass on knowledge, wisdom, and traditions from one generation to the next.
To Convey - To communicate or express a message, feeling, or idea.
To Impart - To give or bestow something, such as knowledge or skills, to another.
To Transmit - To send or convey something from one place to another.
To Perpetuate - To keep something alive or in existence for a long time.
To Chronicle - To record or document the events of a person's life.
To Propagate - To spread or disseminate something widely.
To Entrust - To give someone the responsibility of taking care of something.
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.
伝 means "transmission, conveyance, communication."
To Pass On, Transmit, Convey - To communicate or impart information, knowledge, or a message to someone else.
To Bequeath, Hand Down - To give or pass on something to someone else, especially through inheritance.
Biography, Autobiography - A written account of a person's life.
Courier, Messenger - A person or vehicle that delivers messages or goods from one place to another.
Commentary, Annotations - Explanatory notes or comments on a text.
Tradition, Legend - A story or belief that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Rely On, Trust - To have confidence in someone or something.
To Pass On - To pass on knowledge, wisdom, and traditions from one generation to the next.
To Convey - To communicate or express a message, feeling, or idea.
To Impart - To give or bestow something, such as knowledge or skills, to another.
To Transmit - To send or convey something from one place to another.
To Perpetuate - To keep something alive or in existence for a long time.
To Chronicle - To record or document the events of a person's life.
To Propagate - To spread or disseminate something widely.
To Entrust - To give someone the responsibility of taking care of something.
午 means "noon."
Midday - The time of day between morning and afternoon.
Horse - The seventh of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.
South - One of the four cardinal directions.
Noon - The twelfth hour of the day, and the two hours before and after it.
Horse - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it is a symbol of strength, courage, and loyalty.
Noon - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the start of a new day and the potential for a bright future.
South - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the direction of progress and growth.
12 O'clock - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the beginning of a new cycle and the potential for a bright future.
伝 means "transmission, conveyance, communication."
To Pass On, Transmit, Convey - To communicate or impart information, knowledge, or a message to someone else.
To Bequeath, Hand Down - To give or pass on something to someone else, especially through inheritance.
Biography, Autobiography - A written account of a person's life.
Courier, Messenger - A person or vehicle that delivers messages or goods from one place to another.
Commentary, Annotations - Explanatory notes or comments on a text.
Tradition, Legend - A story or belief that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Rely On, Trust - To have confidence in someone or something.
To Pass On - To pass on knowledge, wisdom, and traditions from one generation to the next.
To Convey - To communicate or express a message, feeling, or idea.
To Impart - To give or bestow something, such as knowledge or skills, to another.
To Transmit - To send or convey something from one place to another.
To Perpetuate - To keep something alive or in existence for a long time.
To Chronicle - To record or document the events of a person's life.
To Propagate - To spread or disseminate something widely.
To Entrust - To give someone the responsibility of taking care of something.
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.
伝 means "transmission, conveyance, communication."
To Pass On, Transmit, Convey - To communicate or impart information, knowledge, or a message to someone else.
To Bequeath, Hand Down - To give or pass on something to someone else, especially through inheritance.
Biography, Autobiography - A written account of a person's life.
Courier, Messenger - A person or vehicle that delivers messages or goods from one place to another.
Commentary, Annotations - Explanatory notes or comments on a text.
Tradition, Legend - A story or belief that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Rely On, Trust - To have confidence in someone or something.
To Pass On - To pass on knowledge, wisdom, and traditions from one generation to the next.
To Convey - To communicate or express a message, feeling, or idea.
To Impart - To give or bestow something, such as knowledge or skills, to another.
To Transmit - To send or convey something from one place to another.
To Perpetuate - To keep something alive or in existence for a long time.
To Chronicle - To record or document the events of a person's life.
To Propagate - To spread or disseminate something widely.
To Entrust - To give someone the responsibility of taking care of something.
呉 means "to give, to offer, to bestow."
Gift - It implies that the child is a blessing and a gift from God.
伝 means "transmission, conveyance, communication."
To Pass On, Transmit, Convey - To communicate or impart information, knowledge, or a message to someone else.
To Bequeath, Hand Down - To give or pass on something to someone else, especially through inheritance.
Biography, Autobiography - A written account of a person's life.
Courier, Messenger - A person or vehicle that delivers messages or goods from one place to another.
Commentary, Annotations - Explanatory notes or comments on a text.
Tradition, Legend - A story or belief that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Rely On, Trust - To have confidence in someone or something.
To Pass On - To pass on knowledge, wisdom, and traditions from one generation to the next.
To Convey - To communicate or express a message, feeling, or idea.
To Impart - To give or bestow something, such as knowledge or skills, to another.
To Transmit - To send or convey something from one place to another.
To Perpetuate - To keep something alive or in existence for a long time.
To Chronicle - To record or document the events of a person's life.
To Propagate - To spread or disseminate something widely.
To Entrust - To give someone the responsibility of taking care of something.
悟 means "enlightenment, realization."
To understand something clearly.
To awaken from confusion.
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.
伝 means "transmission, conveyance, communication."
To Pass On, Transmit, Convey - To communicate or impart information, knowledge, or a message to someone else.
To Bequeath, Hand Down - To give or pass on something to someone else, especially through inheritance.
Biography, Autobiography - A written account of a person's life.
Courier, Messenger - A person or vehicle that delivers messages or goods from one place to another.
Commentary, Annotations - Explanatory notes or comments on a text.
Tradition, Legend - A story or belief that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Rely On, Trust - To have confidence in someone or something.
To Pass On - To pass on knowledge, wisdom, and traditions from one generation to the next.
To Convey - To communicate or express a message, feeling, or idea.
To Impart - To give or bestow something, such as knowledge or skills, to another.
To Transmit - To send or convey something from one place to another.
To Perpetuate - To keep something alive or in existence for a long time.
To Chronicle - To record or document the events of a person's life.
To Propagate - To spread or disseminate something widely.
To Entrust - To give someone the responsibility of taking care of something.
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.
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