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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameEkou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:えこう
  • Katakanatip:エコウ
  • English transcriptionstip:Ekou, Ekoh, Eko, Ekō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Ekoukun(えこうくん)Click to speech えこうくんEcchan(えっちゃん)Click to speech えっちゃんEkochan(えこちゃん)Click to speech えこちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

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

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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笑幸- Ekou -

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means "laugh, smile."

  • Laughing - To express joy, amusement, or pleasure through facial expressions and/or sounds.

  • Smiling - To express pleasure, happiness, or amusement through facial expressions.

  • Chuckling - To express amusement or pleasure through a low, gentle sound.

  • Giggling - To express joy, amusement, or pleasure through a series of short, high-pitched sounds.

  • Grinning - To express pleasure, happiness, or amusement through a wide smile.

  • Chuckle - To express amusement or pleasure through a low, gentle sound.

Name ideas examples

  • Joy - To express a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

  • Amusement - To cause to be entertained or amused.

  • Pleasure - To experience a feeling of great satisfaction or delight.

  • Happiness - To experience a feeling of contentment, joy, or satisfaction.

  • Gratitude - To express appreciation or thanks.

means "happiness, good fortune, luck."

Name ideas examples

  • Happiness, Fortunate - This kanji that conveys the wish for the baby to be blessed with good luck, fortune, and joy.

  • Cherish, Love - This kanji that conveys the wish for the baby to be loved and cherished.

  • Appreciate, Like - This kanji that conveys the wish for the baby to be appreciated and liked.

依洸- Ekou -

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means "dependent, rely on, trust in."

  • Rely On - To trust and depend on someone or something.

  • Lean On - To rely on someone or something for support.

  • Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.

  • As Is - To remain in the same state or condition.

Name ideas examples

  • Dependable - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be relied upon and trusted.

  • Obedient - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who follows instructions and is willing to listen and learn.

  • Unchanging - This meaning implies that the baby will remain the same throughout their life, never wavering from their core values and beliefs.

  • Rely On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be counted on and trusted to be there when needed.

  • Lean On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be leaned on for support and comfort.

means "sparkling water, glittering water."

  • Expansive Water - A state of water that is wide and deep.

  • Brave - A state of courage and boldness.

  • Grand - A state of grandeur and dignity.

  • Subtle - A state of being faint and indistinct.

Name ideas examples

  • Expansive - Symbolizing a wide and deep life journey.

  • Brave - Symbolizing courage and boldness in life.

  • Grand - Symbolizing grandeur and dignity in life.

  • Subtle - Symbolizing a life of subtlety and delicacy.

回向- Ekou -

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means "turn, rotation, revolution."

  • Turn - To rotate or revolve around a central point.

  • Circulate - To move in a circle or around a particular area.

  • Reverse - To turn or move in the opposite direction.

  • Reorient - To change the direction or orientation of something.

  • Turn Back - To move in the opposite direction.

  • Change - To make or become different.

  • Restore - To bring back to a former state or condition.

  • Return - To go or come back to a place or person.

Name ideas examples

  • To Turn - It symbolizes the turning of a new page in life and the beginning of a new journey.

  • To Revolve - It symbolizes the continuous cycle of life and the idea of never-ending growth and development.

  • To Change - It symbolizes the idea of transformation and the potential for growth and change.

  • To Return - It symbolizes the idea of coming full circle and the idea of returning to one's roots.

means "direction, orientation, to face, to turn towards."

  • To Go Towards - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.

  • To Face - This refers to the action of turning one's face or body towards a certain direction.

  • To Direct - This refers to the action of pointing or aiming something towards a certain direction.

  • To Proceed Towards A Certain Direction - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.

  • Direction - This refers to the orientation or path that something is facing or moving towards.

  • The Opposite Side - This refers to the side that is opposite to the one that is being referred to.

  • The Front - This refers to the side that is facing the person or object that is being referred to.

  • The Forward Side - This refers to the side that is in front of the person or object that is being referred to.

  • The Other Side - This refers to the side that is on the other side of the person or object that is being referred to.

  • Suitable - This refers to something that is appropriate or fitting for a certain situation.

Name ideas examples

  • Direction - This kanji symbolizes the idea of direction and can be used to represent the idea of a baby heading in the right direction in life.

  • Facing - This kanji symbolizes the idea of facing something or someone, and can be used to represent the idea of a baby facing the world with courage and strength.

  • Progress - This kanji symbolizes the idea of progress and can be used to represent the idea of a baby making progress in life.

  • Suitable - This kanji symbolizes the idea of being suitable or fitting in, and can be used to represent the idea of a baby being suitable for the world.

廻向- Ekou -

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means "revolve, turn, rotate."

  • To Go Around - To go around in circles multiple times.

  • To Turn - To change the direction. To turn to the opposite direction. To turn to the back.

  • To Change - To return. To go back to the original place. To return to the original place.

Name ideas examples

  • To Turn - It symbolizes the turning of a new page in life and the beginning of a new journey.

  • To Revolve - It symbolizes the continuous cycle of life and the never-ending possibilities that come with it.

  • To Change Direction - It symbolizes the ability to adapt and grow in life, no matter what direction it takes.

  • To Reverse - It symbolizes the ability to overcome obstacles and to take a different approach to life.

  • To Return - It symbolizes the idea of coming full circle and finding one's way back home.

means "direction, orientation, to face, to turn towards."

  • To Go Towards - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.

  • To Face - This refers to the action of turning one's face or body towards a certain direction.

  • To Direct - This refers to the action of pointing or aiming something towards a certain direction.

  • To Proceed Towards A Certain Direction - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.

  • Direction - This refers to the orientation or path that something is facing or moving towards.

  • The Opposite Side - This refers to the side that is opposite to the one that is being referred to.

  • The Front - This refers to the side that is facing the person or object that is being referred to.

  • The Forward Side - This refers to the side that is in front of the person or object that is being referred to.

  • The Other Side - This refers to the side that is on the other side of the person or object that is being referred to.

  • Suitable - This refers to something that is appropriate or fitting for a certain situation.

Name ideas examples

  • Direction - This kanji symbolizes the idea of direction and can be used to represent the idea of a baby heading in the right direction in life.

  • Facing - This kanji symbolizes the idea of facing something or someone, and can be used to represent the idea of a baby facing the world with courage and strength.

  • Progress - This kanji symbolizes the idea of progress and can be used to represent the idea of a baby making progress in life.

  • Suitable - This kanji symbolizes the idea of being suitable or fitting in, and can be used to represent the idea of a baby being suitable for the world.

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