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Dou
Dou- Gender:Male
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:どう - :ドウ
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Docchan(どっちゃん)
Donchan( どんちゃん)Do-chan( どちゃん)
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Dou
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 "Dou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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憧- Dou -
憧 means "yearn, admire, aspire."
Aspire - To seek to attain.
Foolishness - A lack of wisdom or good judgement.
Ignorance - A lack of knowledge or understanding.
Longing - A feeling of strong desire or admiration for something.
Restlessness - An inability to remain calm or still.
Name ideas examples
Yearn - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.
Admire - Admiring represents appreciation, aspiration, and recognizing excellence. May your child admire worthy role models and strive for excellence.
Aspire - Aspire - To seek to attain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aspire throughout life.
Foolishness - Understanding foolishness teaches the value of wisdom and careful thought. May your child learn from foolish moments and grow wiser.
Ignorance - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Longing - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Restlessness - Rest represents renewal, recovery, and the wisdom of sustainable effort. May your child know when to rest, renewing themselves for future endeavors.
道- Dou -
道 means "road, way, principle."
Road - A path for traveling.
Principle - A Fundamental Truth; ethics.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Art - A discipline requiring mastery.
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
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Road - Roads represent the journey of life, the path we choose, and where it leads. May your child find good roads to travel, their path leading to worthy destinations.
Way - Way - A Method; a means - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of way throughout life.
Principle - Principle - A fundamental truth; ethics - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of principle throughout life.
Administrative Division - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Art - Art - A discipline requiring mastery - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of art throughout life.
Guide, Lead - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Speak, Say - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
Technique, Skill - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Taoism - Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of taoism throughout life.
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