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Echizen
Echizen- Gender:Male
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:えちぜん - :エチゼン
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Ecchan(えっちゃん)
Zenchan(ぜんちゃん)Ezenkun(えぜんくん)
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Echizen
Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Echizen."
越前- Echizen -
越 means "to cross over, to exceed, to surpass."
To Cross Over Or Pass Through - To go beyond a certain point or boundary.
To Exceed - To go beyond a certain limit or degree.
To Overcome - To surmount or get over an obstacle or difficulty.
Wordy - To be overly long or complicated.
To Fall - To stumble or trip.
To Scatter - To disperse or break up into pieces.
A country name from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period.
An old name for the Hokuriku region of Japan.
Name ideas examples
To Cross Over, Pass Over, Surpass, Transcend - This symbolizes the hope that the baby will be able to overcome any obstacles and challenges in life.
To Move Away, Distant - This symbolizes the hope that the baby will be able to stay away from any negative influences and stay on the right path.
To Fall, Trip - This symbolizes the hope that the baby will be able to learn from any mistakes and failures in life.
To Scatter, Disperse - This symbolizes the hope that the baby will be able to spread joy and happiness to others.
前 means "front, before."
Before - Refers to something that is ahead in time or space.
In Advance - Refers to something that is done beforehand.
Past - Refers to something that happened in the past.
Guide - Refers to something that leads or guides.
Allocation - Refers to the amount or portion assigned to someone. For example, three servings of food.
Honorific - Refers to a title of respect used to refer to a noble person.
Name ideas examples
Forefront - It implies that the baby is a leader and will be at the forefront of whatever they do.
Preceding - It implies that the baby will be the first to do something and will be a pioneer in their field.
Past - It implies that the baby will have a strong connection to their past and will be able to draw on the wisdom of their ancestors.
Guide - It implies that the baby will be a source of guidance and will be able to lead others in the right direction.
Allocation - It implies that the baby will be able to manage resources and will be able to allocate them in a fair and equitable manner.
Noble - It implies that the baby will be of high status and will be respected by others.
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