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Douchan(どうちゃん)
Shinchan( しんちゃん)
Donchan( どんちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Doushin
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 "Doushin," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
桐 means "paulownia, kiri, koto."
Paulownia - A deciduous tree used for fine furniture.
Kiri - A tree associated with the phoenix.
Koto - A stringed instrument made from paulownia.
Deciduous Tree - A deciduous tree of the Aogiri family, also known as Gotou.
Paulownia - The paulownia (kiri) is a noble tree associated with the phoenix and imperial regalia. Its rapid growth and beautiful purple flowers symbolize prosperity and elegance. May your child flourish with the paulownia's noble grace and rapid growth.
Kiri - The kiri (paulownia), associated with the phoenix, represents nobility and imperial elegance. May your child possess noble elegance.
Koto - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Deciduous Tree - The deciduous tree represents seasonal change, letting go, and renewal. May your child embrace life's seasons.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
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.
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.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
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.
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.
深 means "deep, profound, late."
Deep - Having great depth.
Profound - Having deep meaning.
Late - Advanced in time (night).
Dark - Having a deep or intense color.
Nightfall - The time when night begins.
Severe - Having a great degree of harshness or severity.
Deep - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.
Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Late - Lateness teaches the value of time and the importance of punctuality. May your child value time, understanding its preciousness and irreversibility.
Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.
Nightfall - Night represents rest, mystery, and the quiet time for reflection. May your child find peace in the night, resting well and reflecting deeply.
Severe - Severity represents strictness, discipline, and the tough love that builds character. May your child have the strength to be severe when needed, building character.
陶 means "pottery, ceramics, mold."
Pottery - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
To Make Pottery - Making represents creativity, skill, and the ability to bring ideas into reality. May your child be a maker, bringing creative visions into tangible reality.
Ceramics - Containers hold and protect what is precious. May your child be a vessel for good things and protect what matters.
Mold - Molding represents forming, influencing, and patient shaping. May your child be molded by good influences and mold others well.
Delight - Delight - To take pleasure; to enjoy - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of delight throughout life.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
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