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Funatchi(ふなっち)
Shi-Funa(しーふな)
Fucchan(ふっちゃん)![]()
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 "Funashi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
舟 means "boat, basin, to wear."
Basin - A tray for holding ritual vessels.
To Wear - To carry on the body.
Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.
Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.
Tub - A thick underground part of a plant stem, like a potato.
Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Basin - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Bucket - The bucket represents gathering resources, carrying what is needed, and useful service. May your child gather wisdom generously.
Palanquin - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Tub - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
志 means "aspiration, will, record."
Aspiration - A Goal or Ambition; a purpose.
Will - Determination; intention to achieve.
Document - To record or document.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Aspiration - Aspiration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of aspiration.
Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Resolution - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.
Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.
舟 means "boat, basin, to wear."
Basin - A tray for holding ritual vessels.
To Wear - To carry on the body.
Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.
Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.
Tub - A thick underground part of a plant stem, like a potato.
Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Basin - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Bucket - The bucket represents gathering resources, carrying what is needed, and useful service. May your child gather wisdom generously.
Palanquin - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Tub - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
史 means "history, chronicle, scribe."
History - A record of past events.
Chronicle - An account of events.
Scribe - A person who records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.
舟 means "boat, basin, to wear."
Basin - A tray for holding ritual vessels.
To Wear - To carry on the body.
Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.
Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.
Tub - A thick underground part of a plant stem, like a potato.
Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Basin - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Bucket - The bucket represents gathering resources, carrying what is needed, and useful service. May your child gather wisdom generously.
Palanquin - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Tub - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
司 means "manage, preside, official."
Preside - To be in charge.
Official - A person in authority.
To Serve in an Official Capacity - This refers to someone who is responsible for a certain role or task.
Manage - Manage - To Oversee; to control - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of manage throughout life.
Preside - Preside - To be in charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of preside throughout life.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
To Serve in an Official Capacity - Service represents humility, contribution, and finding greatness through giving. May your child serve others generously, finding greatness in giving.
舟 means "boat, basin, to wear."
Basin - A tray for holding ritual vessels.
To Wear - To carry on the body.
Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.
Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.
Tub - A thick underground part of a plant stem, like a potato.
Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Basin - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Bucket - The bucket represents gathering resources, carrying what is needed, and useful service. May your child gather wisdom generously.
Palanquin - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Tub - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
嗣 means "heir, succeed, continue."
Heir - One who inherits.
Succeed - To follow in position.
To Succeed - To take over and continue the legacy of a family or lineage.
Continue - To carry on a legacy.
Heir - Heirs inherit not just wealth but also responsibility and tradition. May your child be a worthy heir, honoring their inheritance with responsibility.
Succeed - Succeeding represents achievement, reaching goals, and accomplishment. May your child succeed in worthy pursuits and help others succeed.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Continue - Continuing represents persistence, dedication, and steady progress. May your child continue forward with determination through all challenges.
舟 means "boat, basin, to wear."
Basin - A tray for holding ritual vessels.
To Wear - To carry on the body.
Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.
Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.
Tub - A thick underground part of a plant stem, like a potato.
Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Basin - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Bucket - The bucket represents gathering resources, carrying what is needed, and useful service. May your child gather wisdom generously.
Palanquin - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Tub - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
士 means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."
Gentleman - A man of good character.
Scholar - A learned person.
Duty - Performing duties or serving in an official capacity.
Official - A mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.
Qualified Person - A person with certain qualifications or skills.
Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues
Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.
Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
舟 means "boat, basin, to wear."
Basin - A tray for holding ritual vessels.
To Wear - To carry on the body.
Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.
Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.
Tub - A thick underground part of a plant stem, like a potato.
Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Basin - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Bucket - The bucket represents gathering resources, carrying what is needed, and useful service. May your child gather wisdom generously.
Palanquin - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Tub - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
至 means "arrive, utmost, solstice."
Solstice - The longest or shortest day.
Arrive - Being arrive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be arrive, letting this quality guide their path.
Utmost - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Solstice - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
船 means "ship, boat."
史 means "history, chronicle, scribe."
History - A record of past events.
Chronicle - An account of events.
Scribe - A person who records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.
船 means "ship, boat."
司 means "manage, preside, official."
Preside - To be in charge.
Official - A person in authority.
To Serve in an Official Capacity - This refers to someone who is responsible for a certain role or task.
Manage - Manage - To Oversee; to control - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of manage throughout life.
Preside - Preside - To be in charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of preside throughout life.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
To Serve in an Official Capacity - Service represents humility, contribution, and finding greatness through giving. May your child serve others generously, finding greatness in giving.
船 means "ship, boat."
嗣 means "heir, succeed, continue."
Heir - One who inherits.
Succeed - To follow in position.
To Succeed - To take over and continue the legacy of a family or lineage.
Continue - To carry on a legacy.
Heir - Heirs inherit not just wealth but also responsibility and tradition. May your child be a worthy heir, honoring their inheritance with responsibility.
Succeed - Succeeding represents achievement, reaching goals, and accomplishment. May your child succeed in worthy pursuits and help others succeed.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Continue - Continuing represents persistence, dedication, and steady progress. May your child continue forward with determination through all challenges.
船 means "ship, boat."
士 means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."
Gentleman - A man of good character.
Scholar - A learned person.
Duty - Performing duties or serving in an official capacity.
Official - A mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.
Qualified Person - A person with certain qualifications or skills.
Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues
Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.
Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
船 means "ship, boat."
始 means "begin, start, first."
Origin - The beginning or starting point of something.
Begin - Beginning represents fresh starts, initiation, and new chapters. May your child begin each day and endeavor with hope.
Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.
First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.
Activate, Initiate - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
船 means "ship, boat."
志 means "aspiration, will, record."
Aspiration - A Goal or Ambition; a purpose.
Will - Determination; intention to achieve.
Document - To record or document.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Aspiration - Aspiration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of aspiration.
Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Resolution - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.
Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.
船 means "ship, boat."
祉 means "welfare, blessing, happiness."
Welfare - Well-being and Happiness; state of prosperity.
Fortune - Good luck and success.
Mercy - Kindness and compassion shown to those in need.
Welfare - Wealth represents abundance, resources, and the means to do good. May your child prosper in all ways and share their abundance.
Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.
Mercy - Mercy - Kindness and compassion shown to those in need - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mercy throughout life.
船 means "ship, boat."
至 means "arrive, utmost, solstice."
Solstice - The longest or shortest day.
Arrive - Being arrive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be arrive, letting this quality guide their path.
Utmost - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Solstice - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
船 means "ship, boat."
詩 means "poetry, poem."
Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.
Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.
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