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Japanese boy(male) nameEnkou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:えんこう
  • Katakanatip:エンコウ
  • English Syllablestip:en-kou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:e-n-ko-u (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Enkou, Enkō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Enchan(えんちゃん)Click to speech えんちゃんKoukun(こうくん)Click to speech こうくんEnkun(えんくん)Click to speech えんくん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Enkou."

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円光- Enkou -

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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.

means "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

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