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Enchan(えんちゃん)Enkun( えんくん)
Entan( えんたん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: En
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 "En," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
縁 means "edge, border, brink, bond, connection."
Edge, Border Of Clothing - The edge or border of a piece of clothing.
Surroundings - The area or environment around something.
Climb - To climb up something.
Connection - A connection between two or more things.
Coincidence - A chance occurrence of two or more events at the same time.
Porch - A covered area at the entrance of a house.
Depend, Rely - To depend or rely on someone or something, symbolizing the strong bond between parent and child.
Connection - A strong connection between parent and child, symbolizing the strong bond between them.
Coincidence - A chance occurrence of two or more events at the same time, symbolizing the special bond between parent and child.
苑 means "garden, park, plantation."
A pasture or farm where livestock is kept enclosed.
A garden or park with planted trees and plants.
A gathering place, especially for scholars and artists.
To Accumulate Or Pile Up - To be blocked or clogged.
Garden - A place of beauty and tranquility, symbolizing growth and potential.
Scholar - A person of knowledge and wisdom, representing intelligence and ambition.
Accumulate - To gather and store up, signifying abundance and prosperity.
希 means "rare, hope, beg for."
Rare, Unusual - Something that is not common or not seen often.
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Sparse - Something that is not dense or not crowded.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of optimism and wishing for the best for the baby.
Rare - This meaning conveys a sense of uniqueness and specialness, suggesting that the baby is one of a kind.
Greece - This meaning is a reference to the country of Greece, which is associated with ancient culture and civilization. It can be a meaningful way to honor the baby's heritage.
望 means "hope, wish, desire."
Hope, Wish, Desire - To have a strong desire for something, to wish for something, to hope for something.
Gaze, View - To look at something in the distance, to have a view of something.
Resent, Bitter - To feel resentment or bitterness towards something.
Popularity, Trust, Respect - To have a high level of popularity, trust, or respect.
Moon, Full Moon - To be associated with the moon or a full moon.
Hope, Wish, Desire - To give the baby a name that conveys a strong desire for a bright future.
Gaze, View - To give the baby a name that conveys a view of the world that is far-reaching and expansive.
Yearn, Long For - To give the baby a name that conveys a strong longing for something.
Popularity, Trust, Respect - To give the baby a name that conveys a high level of popularity
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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