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Fumichan(ふみちゃん)
Yochan(よちゃん)
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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 "Fumiyo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
史 means "history, chronicle, annals."
Record Keeper - A record keeper is someone who is responsible for keeping records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History Book - A history book is a book that records historical events.
Record - Record is a noun that means to keep a written or other record of something. It can be used to symbolize the importance of keeping records and remembering the past.
Writing - Writing is a noun that means the act of recording information. It can be used to symbolize the importance of communication and expressing oneself.
History - History is a noun that means the study of past events. It can be used to symbolize the importance of learning from the past.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Exchange, Alternate - To represent the idea of exchanging or alternating between generations.
Generation, Age - To represent the idea of a new generation or age.
Lineage, Succession - To represent the idea of a lineage or succession of generations.
典 means "canon, rule, precedent."
Rule, Regulation, Law - A set of rules or regulations that must be followed.
Book, Text - A written work, especially one of value or importance.
Teaching, Instruction - A lesson or set of instructions given to someone.
Ceremony, Ritual - A formal event or set of activities performed in a particular way.
Standard, Benchmark - A point of reference that remains unchanged.
Govern, Administer - To have control or authority over something.
Deposit, Store - To put something into a place for safekeeping.
Rule - A set of laws, regulations, or principles that govern the way something is done.
Precedent - An example or model that is used as a basis for making decisions or judgments.
Ceremony - A formal event or set of activities that are performed in a particular way.
Standard - A level of quality or achievement that is accepted or expected.
Authority - The power to make decisions or enforce rules.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Exchange, Alternate - To represent the idea of exchanging or alternating between generations.
Generation, Age - To represent the idea of a new generation or age.
Lineage, Succession - To represent the idea of a lineage or succession of generations.
史 means "history, chronicle, annals."
Record Keeper - A record keeper is someone who is responsible for keeping records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History Book - A history book is a book that records historical events.
Record - Record is a noun that means to keep a written or other record of something. It can be used to symbolize the importance of keeping records and remembering the past.
Writing - Writing is a noun that means the act of recording information. It can be used to symbolize the importance of communication and expressing oneself.
History - History is a noun that means the study of past events. It can be used to symbolize the importance of learning from the past.
世 means "world, society, generation."
Generation - The period of time from when one generation takes over the position from their parents until they pass it on to their children.
Era - A period of time in history.
Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.
Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.
Generation - It implies that the baby is part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.
Era - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger society and will be part of a larger movement.
Society - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger community and will be part of a larger culture.
Succession - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.
Continuity - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.
史 means "history, chronicle, annals."
Record Keeper - A record keeper is someone who is responsible for keeping records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History Book - A history book is a book that records historical events.
Record - Record is a noun that means to keep a written or other record of something. It can be used to symbolize the importance of keeping records and remembering the past.
Writing - Writing is a noun that means the act of recording information. It can be used to symbolize the importance of communication and expressing oneself.
History - History is a noun that means the study of past events. It can be used to symbolize the importance of learning from the past.
夜 means "night, evening."
奎 means "star."
Thigh - Refers to the area between the legs.
Stride - Describes the act of walking with wide steps.
Constellation - The name of a constellation that governs writing and literature.
Thigh - It represents strength and power, as well as being a unique and uncommon name.
Stride - It represents confidence and determination, as well as being a strong and memorable name.
Constellation - It represents beauty and wonder, as well as being a unique and celestial name.
Wide Step - It represents progress and growth, as well as being a strong and empowering name.
Leg - It represents stability and support, as well as being a simple and classic name.
Star - It represents brightness and hope, as well as being a timeless and celestial name.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Exchange, Alternate - To represent the idea of exchanging or alternating between generations.
Generation, Age - To represent the idea of a new generation or age.
Lineage, Succession - To represent the idea of a lineage or succession of generations.
文 means "sentence."
Writing - Characters written on paper, books, letters, etc.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Decoration - Color, patterns, etc.
Appearance - To make something look good.
Letters - Writing letters.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Writing - To encourage the baby to be a good writer.
Learning - To encourage the baby to be a lifelong learner.
Decoration - To encourage the baby to be creative and artistic.
Appearance - To encourage the baby to be confident and presentable.
Letters - To encourage the baby to be a good communicator.
Currency - To encourage the baby to be financially responsible.
Measurement - To encourage the baby to be precise and accurate.
世 means "world, society, generation."
Generation - The period of time from when one generation takes over the position from their parents until they pass it on to their children.
Era - A period of time in history.
Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.
Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.
Generation - It implies that the baby is part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.
Era - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger society and will be part of a larger movement.
Society - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger community and will be part of a larger culture.
Succession - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.
Continuity - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.
文 means "sentence."
Writing - Characters written on paper, books, letters, etc.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Decoration - Color, patterns, etc.
Appearance - To make something look good.
Letters - Writing letters.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Writing - To encourage the baby to be a good writer.
Learning - To encourage the baby to be a lifelong learner.
Decoration - To encourage the baby to be creative and artistic.
Appearance - To encourage the baby to be confident and presentable.
Letters - To encourage the baby to be a good communicator.
Currency - To encourage the baby to be financially responsible.
Measurement - To encourage the baby to be precise and accurate.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Exchange, Alternate - To represent the idea of exchanging or alternating between generations.
Generation, Age - To represent the idea of a new generation or age.
Lineage, Succession - To represent the idea of a lineage or succession of generations.
文 means "sentence."
Writing - Characters written on paper, books, letters, etc.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Decoration - Color, patterns, etc.
Appearance - To make something look good.
Letters - Writing letters.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Writing - To encourage the baby to be a good writer.
Learning - To encourage the baby to be a lifelong learner.
Decoration - To encourage the baby to be creative and artistic.
Appearance - To encourage the baby to be confident and presentable.
Letters - To encourage the baby to be a good communicator.
Currency - To encourage the baby to be financially responsible.
Measurement - To encourage the baby to be precise and accurate.
夜 means "night, evening."
文 means "sentence."
Writing - Characters written on paper, books, letters, etc.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Decoration - Color, patterns, etc.
Appearance - To make something look good.
Letters - Writing letters.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Writing - To encourage the baby to be a good writer.
Learning - To encourage the baby to be a lifelong learner.
Decoration - To encourage the baby to be creative and artistic.
Appearance - To encourage the baby to be confident and presentable.
Letters - To encourage the baby to be a good communicator.
Currency - To encourage the baby to be financially responsible.
Measurement - To encourage the baby to be precise and accurate.
葉 means "leaf, blade of a plant."
Leaf - A thin and flat object, like a leaf of a plant or tree.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Parting - The end of something.
Era - A period of time.
郁 means "luxuriant, abundant, elegant."
Fragrant - Having a strong, pleasant smell.
Warm - Having a pleasant, comforting temperature.
Cultured - Having a strong cultural presence.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Exchange, Alternate - To represent the idea of exchanging or alternating between generations.
Generation, Age - To represent the idea of a new generation or age.
Lineage, Succession - To represent the idea of a lineage or succession of generations.
二 means "two, second."
Two - Two things, a numerical name.
Again - A second time.
Second - Next, following.
Different - A different, dual heart.
Doubt - To doubt, to go against.
Two - Representing the idea of being part of a pair, or having a twin.
Again - Representing the idea of a second chance, or a new beginning.
Second - Representing the idea of being the second-born, or the second-in-line.
Different - Representing the idea of being unique, or having a special quality.
Doubt - Representing the idea of having faith, or being resilient.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Exchange, Alternate - To represent the idea of exchanging or alternating between generations.
Generation, Age - To represent the idea of a new generation or age.
Lineage, Succession - To represent the idea of a lineage or succession of generations.
富 means "wealth, riches, abundance."
Wealthy - Having a large amount of money, possessions, or other resources.
Abundant - Having a large quantity of something.
Prosperous - Having a lot of success or wealth.
Fulfilled - Having all of one's needs or desires satisfied.
Wealthy - Suggesting that the baby will have a life of abundance and prosperity.
Abundant - Suggesting that the baby will have a life of plenty and abundance.
Prosperous - Suggesting that the baby will have a life of success and wealth.
Fulfilled - Suggesting that the baby will have a life of contentment and satisfaction.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Exchange, Alternate - To represent the idea of exchanging or alternating between generations.
Generation, Age - To represent the idea of a new generation or age.
Lineage, Succession - To represent the idea of a lineage or succession of generations.
富 means "wealth, riches, abundance."
Wealthy - Having a large amount of money, possessions, or other resources.
Abundant - Having a large quantity of something.
Prosperous - Having a lot of success or wealth.
Fulfilled - Having all of one's needs or desires satisfied.
Wealthy - Suggesting that the baby will have a life of abundance and prosperity.
Abundant - Suggesting that the baby will have a life of plenty and abundance.
Prosperous - Suggesting that the baby will have a life of success and wealth.
Fulfilled - Suggesting that the baby will have a life of contentment and satisfaction.
聖 means "holy, sacred."
Saint - A person of great wisdom and virtue.
Intelligent - Wise and knowledgeable.
Imperial Attribute - A word used to describe something related to the emperor.
Sacred - It implies that the child is special and has a spiritual connection to something greater than themselves.
Wise - It implies intelligence and knowledge, which are important qualities for a child to have.
Intelligent - It implies that the child is capable of understanding and learning.
Noble - It implies that the child is of high status and has a strong sense of honor and integrity.
Pure - It implies that the child is innocent and untainted by the world.
世 means "world, society, generation."
Generation - The period of time from when one generation takes over the position from their parents until they pass it on to their children.
Era - A period of time in history.
Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.
Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.
Generation - It implies that the baby is part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.
Era - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger society and will be part of a larger movement.
Society - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger community and will be part of a larger culture.
Succession - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.
Continuity - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.
扶 means "support, assist."
Help - To provide assistance or support.
Support - To provide assistance or aid.
Care For - To look after or provide assistance to someone.
Comfort - To provide emotional or physical support.
Embrace - To hold someone close in a loving or comforting way.
Help - To provide assistance or support to the baby throughout their life.
Support - To provide emotional and physical support to the baby throughout their life.
Care For - To look after and provide assistance to the baby throughout their life.
Comfort - To provide emotional and physical comfort to the baby throughout their life.
Embrace - To hold the baby close in a loving and comforting way.
未 means "not yet, un-, non-."
Not Yet - This kanji is used to express that something has not yet happened or been done.
Sheep - The eighth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Direction - South-southwest.
Time - 2pm and two hours before and after.
Unborn, Not Yet Born - It symbolizes the potential and hope of a new life.
Not Yet Done, Not Yet Accomplished - It symbolizes the potential and promise of a future full of possibilities.
Sheep - It symbolizes innocence, gentleness, and kindness.
Eighth Of The Twelve Animals Of The Chinese Zodiac - It symbolizes the potential for success and good fortune.
South Southwest - It symbolizes the potential for a journey of exploration and discovery.
Two O'Clock In The Afternoon And The Two Hours Before And After - It symbolizes the potential for a life of balance and harmony.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Exchange, Alternate - To represent the idea of exchanging or alternating between generations.
Generation, Age - To represent the idea of a new generation or age.
Lineage, Succession - To represent the idea of a lineage or succession of generations.
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