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Eichan(えいちゃん)Genchan( げんちゃん)
Ecchan( えっちゃん)
This name is also used as a surname: Eigen
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 "Eigen," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
栄 means "prosperity, flourish, glory."
To Flourish - To become prosperous and successful.
Splendor - Magnificence and grandeur.
Honor - High respect and esteem.
Brilliance - Shining brightly and radiantly.
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes, symbolizing the hope that the baby will have a bright future.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone, symbolizing the hope that the baby will have many meaningful relationships in life.
To Appear - To show oneself, symbolizing the hope that the baby will be confident and brave.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes, symbolizing the hope that the baby will always be close to the parents.
瑛 means "brightness, clarity, sparkle."
Beautiful And Transparent Gem - A gem that is beautiful and transparent in appearance.
Crystal - A type of mineral composed of a lattice of atoms that is transparent and often used in jewelry.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
瑛 means "brightness, clarity, sparkle."
Beautiful And Transparent Gem - A gem that is beautiful and transparent in appearance.
Crystal - A type of mineral composed of a lattice of atoms that is transparent and often used in jewelry.
玄 means "profound, mysterious, dark."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Distant - Something that is faint and far away.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The direction of north.
Deep, Mysterious - This kanji that conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Distant - This kanji that conveys a sense of distance and remoteness.
Heaven - This kanji that symbolizes beauty and grace.
North - This kanji that symbolizes direction and guidance.
英 means "superior, england."
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to the sprouting or growth of something.
Abbreviation of the Country Name "England" (英吉利)
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a baby who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Honor, Glory - Refers to a baby who brings honor or glory to the family.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of growth and new beginnings.
Abbreviation Of The Country Name "England" - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of the country England.
源 means "source, origin."
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
英 means "superior, england."
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to the sprouting or growth of something.
Abbreviation of the Country Name "England" (英吉利)
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a baby who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Honor, Glory - Refers to a baby who brings honor or glory to the family.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of growth and new beginnings.
Abbreviation Of The Country Name "England" - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of the country England.
玄 means "profound, mysterious, dark."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Distant - Something that is faint and far away.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The direction of north.
Deep, Mysterious - This kanji that conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Distant - This kanji that conveys a sense of distance and remoteness.
Heaven - This kanji that symbolizes beauty and grace.
North - This kanji that symbolizes direction and guidance.
詠 means "recite, chant, compose poetry."
Reciting Poetry Or Songs - To recite or sing poetry or songs.
Poetry - A type of literature that expresses emotions and ideas through the use of rhythm and imagery.
Composing - To create a poem or song.
Creative - Suggesting creativity and the ability to express oneself through art or music.
Poetic - Suggesting a poetic nature and the ability to express oneself through words.
Harmonious - Suggesting a harmonious nature and the ability to bring people together through music or poetry.
弦 means "string, chord."
Bowstring - A string that is attached to a bow.
Instrument String - A string that is attached to a musical instrument.
Crescent Moon - A half-circle shape resembling a bow with a string attached.
Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.
Bowstring - A strong and resilient symbol of protection and security.
Instrument String - A reminder of the beauty of music and the joy of creating it.
Crescent Moon - A symbol of new beginnings and hope for the future.
Hypotenuse - A reminder of the importance of balance and stability in life.
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