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Ekou
Ekou- Gender:Male
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:えこう - :エコウ
- :e-kou (2)
- :e-ko-u (3)
- :Ekou, Ekoh, Eko, Ekō
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Ekoukun(えこうくん)
Ecchan(えっちゃん)Ekochan(えこちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. 
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: 
Ekou
Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Ekou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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笑 means "laugh, smile, joy."
Name ideas examples
Laugh - Laugh - To express amusement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of laugh throughout life.
Smile - Smile - A facial expression of happiness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of smile throughout life.
Joy - Joy is the spontaneous happiness that arises from a heart at peace with itself and the world. May your child overflow with joy, spreading happiness to everyone they meet.
幸 means "happiness, fortune, blessing."
Appreciate, Like - Having a favorable opinion of something.
Cherish, Love - Showing affection and care for someone or something.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
Name ideas examples
Happiness - Happiness in Japanese philosophy comes from acceptance, gratitude, and living in harmony. May your child find true happiness through gratitude, acceptance, and loving relationships.
Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.
Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Appreciate, Like - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Cherish, Love - Cherishing represents treasuring what is precious and nurturing with care. May your child cherish and be cherished.
Harvest - Harvest represents the reward of patient labor and the abundance of nature. May your child enjoy rich harvests from all they cultivate in life.
Imperial Visit - Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial visit throughout life.
依洸- Ekou -
依 means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."
Rely on - To trust and depend on someone or something.
To Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.
Name ideas examples
To Lean on - The act of lean on represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child lean on with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Rely on - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.
洸 means "vast water, brave, indistinct."
Brave - Courageous; bold.
Indistinct - Vague; unclear.
Grand - A state of grandeur and dignity.
Subtle - A state of being faint and indistinct.
Name ideas examples
Vast Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.
Brave - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Indistinct - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Subtle - Subtle - A state of being faint and indistinct - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of subtle throughout life.
回向- Ekou -
回 means "to rotate, to turn, to return."
Change - To make or become different.
Circulate - To move in a circle or around a particular area.
Reorient - To change the direction or orientation of something.
Restore - To bring back to a former state or condition.
Reverse - To turn or move in the opposite direction.
Name ideas examples
To Rotate - The act of rotate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rotate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Return - The act of return represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child return with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Change - Changing represents transformation, adaptation, and evolution. May your child change for the better and adapt wisely.
Circulate - Circulating represents flow, sharing, and the movement of good. May your child circulate kindness and positive energy wherever they go.
Reorient - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Restore - Rest represents renewal, recovery, and the wisdom of sustainable effort. May your child know when to rest, renewing themselves for future endeavors.
Reverse - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
向 means "face toward, direction, opposite."
Direction - The way something points or moves.
Suitable - Appropriate for; fitting.
The Forward Side - This refers to the side that is in front of the person or object that is being referred to.
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Face Toward - Face represents identity, honor, and how we present ourselves to the world. May your child face the world with honor, their identity clear and respected.
Direction - Direction provides purpose and guidance on life's journey. May your child always find their direction, moving purposefully through life.
Opposite - Opposite - The other side; facing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opposite throughout life.
Suitable - Being suitable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be suitable, letting this quality guide their path.
The Forward Side - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
廻向- Ekou -
廻 means "to revolve, to turn, to return."
Name ideas examples
To Revolve - The act of revolve represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child revolve with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Return - The act of return represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child return with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
向 means "face toward, direction, opposite."
Direction - The way something points or moves.
Suitable - Appropriate for; fitting.
The Forward Side - This refers to the side that is in front of the person or object that is being referred to.
Name ideas examples
Face Toward - Face represents identity, honor, and how we present ourselves to the world. May your child face the world with honor, their identity clear and respected.
Direction - Direction provides purpose and guidance on life's journey. May your child always find their direction, moving purposefully through life.
Opposite - Opposite - The other side; facing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opposite throughout life.
Suitable - Being suitable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be suitable, letting this quality guide their path.
The Forward Side - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
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