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Japanese girl(female) nameFune
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:ふね
  • Katakanatip:フネ
  • English Syllablestip:fu-ne (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:fu-ne (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Fune
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Funech(ふねっち)Click to speech ふねっちNecci( ねっち)Click to speech  ねっちFunchan( ふんちゃん)Click to speech  ふんちゃん

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

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 "Fune," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Fune -

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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.

フネ- Fune -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

芙寧- Fune -

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means "lotus, hibiscus."

  • Lotus - A beautiful aquatic flower.

  • Hibiscus - Used in the word for hibiscus (fuyo).

Name ideas examples

  • Lotus - The lotus rises pure from muddy waters, symbolizing spiritual awakening and purity of heart. May your child rise above life's muddy challenges like the lotus, blooming with purity and wisdom.

  • Hibiscus - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

means "peaceful, rather, tranquil."

Name ideas examples

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Rather - Rather represents a role or one who acts with purpose. May your child be a worthy rather when called to that role.

  • Tranquil - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

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

  • Homecoming - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.

  • Kind, Considerate - Kind/Considerate - Expressing that someone is kind and considerate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of kind/considerate throughout life.

  • Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.

  • Why, What For - Why/What For represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the why/what for's dedication and skill in their life's work.

芙音- Fune -

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means "lotus, hibiscus."

  • Lotus - A beautiful aquatic flower.

  • Hibiscus - Used in the word for hibiscus (fuyo).

Name ideas examples

  • Lotus - The lotus rises pure from muddy waters, symbolizing spiritual awakening and purity of heart. May your child rise above life's muddy challenges like the lotus, blooming with purity and wisdom.

  • Hibiscus - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

  • On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

  • Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

風寧- Fune -

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means "wind, custom, appearance."

Name ideas examples

  • Wind - Wind represents change, freedom, and the invisible forces that shape our lives. May your child move through the world with the wind's freedom, refreshing all they encounter.

  • To be Windblown - Wind represents change, freedom, and the invisible forces that shape our lives. May your child move through the world with the wind's freedom, refreshing all they encounter.

  • Custom - Custom - Tradition; habit; practice - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of custom throughout life.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

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

  • Illness - Overcoming illness represents healing, resilience, and restored vitality. May your child overcome all illness with strength.

  • Suggest - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Teach - Teaching represents sharing knowledge, guiding growth, and enlightening others. May your child teach with patience and learn throughout life.

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

  • Trend - Trend - Movement in society; situation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of trend throughout life.

means "peaceful, rather, tranquil."

Name ideas examples

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Rather - Rather represents a role or one who acts with purpose. May your child be a worthy rather when called to that role.

  • Tranquil - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

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

  • Homecoming - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.

  • Kind, Considerate - Kind/Considerate - Expressing that someone is kind and considerate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of kind/considerate throughout life.

  • Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.

  • Why, What For - Why/What For represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the why/what for's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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