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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, to distance, to fall."
To Fall - To stumble.
Hokuriku - An old name for the Hokuriku region of Japan.
Vietnam - An abbreviation for "Vietnam."
Wordy - To be overly long or complicated.
Yue - A state name from the Spring and Autumn period.
Name ideas examples
To Cross - The act of cross represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cross with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Distance - The act of distance represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child distance with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Fall - The act of fall represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child fall with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Scatter - The act of scatter represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child scatter with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Far Away - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.
Hokuriku - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Vietnam - Vietnam - An abbreviation for "Vietnam - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of vietnam throughout life.
Wordy - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.
Yue - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
前 means "front, before, previous."
Front - The forward part.
Before - Earlier in time.
Previous - Coming before.
Ahead - In advance.
Allocation - The amount or portion assigned to someone. For example, three servings of food.
Guide - Something that leads or guides.
Honorific - A title of respect used to refer to a noble person.
Past - Something that happened in the past.
Name ideas examples
Front - Front represents courage, leadership, and the willingness to face challenges directly. May your child have the courage to be at the front, facing life's challenges head-on.
Before - Before - Earlier in time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of before throughout life.
Previous - Being previous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be previous, letting this quality guide their path.
Ahead - Ahead - In advance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ahead throughout life.
Allocation - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Guide - Guiding represents leadership, wisdom, and helping others find their way. May your child guide others with wisdom and compassion.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Past - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
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