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Japanese boy(male) nameFunaya
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ふなや
  • Katakanatip:フナヤ
  • English Syllablestip:fu-na-ya (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:fu-na-ya (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Funaya
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Funatchi(ふなっち)Click to speech ふなっちFunakun(ふなくん)Click to speech ふなくんYachan(やちゃん)Click to speech やちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 11 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 "Funaya," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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舟八- Funaya -

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means "boat, basin, to wear."

  • Boat - Small Boat; a tool for moving on water.

  • 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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "eight, eight times, eighth."

Name ideas examples

  • Eight - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Eight Times - Eight Times - Eight occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eight times throughout life.

舟也- Funaya -

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means "boat, basin, to wear."

  • Boat - Small Boat; a tool for moving on water.

  • 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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

舟哉- Funaya -

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means "boat, basin, to wear."

  • Boat - Small Boat; a tool for moving on water.

  • 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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "question particle, exclamation, beginning."

Name ideas examples

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • First Time - 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.

  • To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

舟弥- Funaya -

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means "boat, basin, to wear."

  • Boat - Small Boat; a tool for moving on water.

  • 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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "universal, long time, to mend."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

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

  • Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.

舟矢- Funaya -

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means "boat, basin, to wear."

  • Boat - Small Boat; a tool for moving on water.

  • 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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Name ideas examples

  • Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.

  • Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.

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

  • To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.

  • Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.

船也- Funaya -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

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

means "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

船八- Funaya -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

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

means "eight, eight times, eighth."

Name ideas examples

  • Eight - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Eight Times - Eight Times - Eight occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eight times throughout life.

船哉- Funaya -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

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

means "question particle, exclamation, beginning."

Name ideas examples

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • First Time - 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.

  • To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

船弥- Funaya -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

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

means "universal, long time, to mend."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

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

  • Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.

船矢- Funaya -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

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

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Name ideas examples

  • Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.

  • Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.

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

  • To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.

  • Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.

茯生陽- Funaya -

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means "medicinal mushroom, fuling, poria."

  • Medicinal Mushroom - A kanji character used in the name of the medicinal mushroom "fuling" or "poria" in japanese, known as "茯苓(bukuryo)"

Name ideas examples

  • Medicinal Mushroom - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

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

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

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

means "sun, positive, sunny."

Name ideas examples

  • Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.

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

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

  • Bright, Clear - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

  • South Side of a Mountain - The sunny mountain side represents warmth, brightness, and favorable position. May your child find life's sunny sides.

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