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Japanese boy(male) nameEdo
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:えど
  • Katakanatip:エド
  • English Syllablestip:e-do (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:e-do (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Edo
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Edochan(えどちゃん)Click to speech えどちゃんEdocchi(えどっち)Click to speech えどっちEdokun(えどくん)Click to speech えどくん

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameEdo

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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 "Edo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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江戸- Edo -

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means "river, inlet, yangtze."

  • River - A large natural stream of water.

  • Inlet - A small body of water extending inland.

  • Yangtze - The great river of China.

Name ideas examples

  • River - Rivers symbolize the continuous flow of life, perseverance, and the journey toward the sea. May your child's life flow steadily like a river, carving their own path with quiet determination.

  • Inlet - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Yangtze - The Yangtze, China's great river, represents mighty flow and cultural foundation. May your child flow with mighty purpose.

means "door, house, capacity."

Name ideas examples

  • Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.

  • Door, Household - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.

  • House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Capacity - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

英土- Edo -

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means "excellent, hero, flower."

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  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Hero - Heroes rise to face challenges, inspiring others through their courage. May your child be a hero to those around them, inspiring courage in others.

  • Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • British - British - Relating to Britain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of british throughout life.

  • ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Honor, Glory - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Sprout, Growth - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

means "soil, land, hometown."

Name ideas examples

  • Earth - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Saturday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

  • Local - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

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