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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameEn
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:えん
  • Katakanatip:エン
  • English Syllablestip:en (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:e-n (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:En
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Enchan(えんちゃん)Click to speech えんちゃんEnpi(えんぴー)Click to speech えんぴーEnrin(えんりん)Click to speech えんりん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 "En," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "flame, to burn, burning hot."

Name ideas examples

  • Flame - Fire represents passion, transformation, and purifying energy. May your child burn with passion for worthy causes.

  • To Burn - The act of burn represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child burn with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Burning Hot - Heat represents passion, energy, and the fire that drives great achievements. May your child burn with passion for what matters, their fire driving great deeds.

  • Disease - Understanding disease teaches the value of health and healing. May your child enjoy robust health and healing power.

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means "circle, round, smooth."

Name ideas examples

  • Circle - Circles represent completeness, unity, and the Japanese concept of 円 (en) - connection and harmony. May your child's life be complete and harmonious, full of meaningful connections.

  • Round - Roundness represents wholeness, harmony, and the perfection of the complete circle. May your child's character be well-rounded, whole and harmonious.

  • Surrounding Area - Surroundings represent environment, context, and influential space. May your child create positive surroundings wherever they are.

  • Smooth - Smoothness represents ease, polish, and freedom from obstacles. May your child's path be smooth and their manner polished.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Cute - Cuteness represents charm, endearment, and lovable qualities. May your child's charm brighten the lives of those around them.

  • Yen - Currency represents value, exchange, and the means to do good. May your child use their resources wisely for good purposes.

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means "edge, to follow, connection."

Name ideas examples

  • Edge - Edges define boundaries, provide sharpness, and mark where one thing meets another. May your child have the edge to cut through confusion, sharp but not harmful.

  • To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • Connection - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.

  • Climb - Climbing represents effort, progress, and reaching higher. May your child climb steadily toward their highest aspirations.

  • Coincidence - Coincidence - A chance occurrence of two or more events at the s - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of coincidence throughout life.

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

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

  • Porch - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Surroundings - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

  • Veranda - Veranda - An engawa (Japanese-style porch) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of veranda throughout life.

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means "luster, glamour, brilliant."

Name ideas examples

  • Luster - Luster represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the luster's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Glamour - Beauty represents appreciation, harmony, and the joy of aesthetics. May your child appreciate beauty and create it wherever they go.

  • Brilliant - Brilliance represents exceptional talent, sharp intellect, and dazzling achievement. May your child shine with brilliance, their exceptional gifts dazzling all who witness them.

  • Colorful, Vibrant - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Desirable, Admirable - Being desirable/admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be desirable/admirable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Elegant, Graceful - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.

  • Envious - Being envious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be envious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Love, Romance - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

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means "pasture, garden, gathering place."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Garden - Gardens represent cultivation, beauty, and the nurturing of life through care. May your child cultivate beautiful gardens in their life, nurturing what they plant.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • To Accumulate - The act of accumulate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child accumulate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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