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Japanese boy(male) nameGempei
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:げんぺい
  • Katakanatip:ゲンペイ
  • English Syllablestip:gem-pei (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ge-m-pe-i (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Gempei
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Genchan(げんちゃん)Click to speech げんちゃんPeikun( ぺいくん)Click to speech  ぺいくんGengen( げんげん)Click to speech  げんげん

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

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 "Gempei," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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元丙- Gempei -

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means "origin, beginning, head."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • 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.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

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

  • Era Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

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

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Dynasty Name - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "third, fire, south."

  • Third - The third in a series.

  • Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).

  • South - The southern direction.

  • C - The third grade or rank.

Name ideas examples

  • Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.

  • Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

元兵- Gempei -

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means "origin, beginning, head."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • 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.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

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

  • Era Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

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

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Dynasty Name - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

元平- Gempei -

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means "origin, beginning, head."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • 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.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

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

  • Era Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

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

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Dynasty Name - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

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

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

弦丙- Gempei -

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means "string, bowstring, chord."

  • String - A cord on a musical instrument.

  • Bowstring - The string of a bow.

  • Chord - A straight line in a circle.

  • Half Moon - The crescent shape of the moon.

  • Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.

Name ideas examples

  • String - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

  • Bowstring - Bowstring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in bowstring with purpose and skill.

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

  • Half Moon - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.

  • Hypotenuse - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

means "third, fire, south."

  • Third - The third in a series.

  • Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).

  • South - The southern direction.

  • C - The third grade or rank.

Name ideas examples

  • Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.

  • Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

弦兵- Gempei -

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means "string, bowstring, chord."

  • String - A cord on a musical instrument.

  • Bowstring - The string of a bow.

  • Chord - A straight line in a circle.

  • Half Moon - The crescent shape of the moon.

  • Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.

Name ideas examples

  • String - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

  • Bowstring - Bowstring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in bowstring with purpose and skill.

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

  • Half Moon - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.

  • Hypotenuse - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

means "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

弦平- Gempei -

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means "string, bowstring, chord."

  • String - A cord on a musical instrument.

  • Bowstring - The string of a bow.

  • Chord - A straight line in a circle.

  • Half Moon - The crescent shape of the moon.

  • Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.

Name ideas examples

  • String - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

  • Bowstring - Bowstring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in bowstring with purpose and skill.

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

  • Half Moon - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.

  • Hypotenuse - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

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

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

源平- Gempei -

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means "source, spring, root."

Name ideas examples

  • Source - Source - The Origin; the beginning - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of source throughout life.

  • Spring - Spring represents renewal, new beginnings, and the awakening of life after dormancy. May your child carry spring's energy of renewal, beginning each day with fresh hope.

  • Root - Roots provide stability, nourishment, and connection to one's origins. May your child stay rooted in their values while branching out to new heights.

  • Genji - Genji - The Minamoto clan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of genji throughout life.

  • Search - Searching represents seeking, exploration, and the quest for truth. May your child search for meaning and find it abundantly.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

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

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

玄丙- Gempei -

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means "black, profound, distant."

Name ideas examples

  • Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.

  • Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.

  • Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.

  • Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.

  • North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.

means "third, fire, south."

  • Third - The third in a series.

  • Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).

  • South - The southern direction.

  • C - The third grade or rank.

Name ideas examples

  • Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.

  • Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

玄兵- Gempei -

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means "black, profound, distant."

Name ideas examples

  • Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.

  • Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.

  • Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.

  • Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.

  • North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.

means "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

玄平- Gempei -

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means "black, profound, distant."

Name ideas examples

  • Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.

  • Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.

  • Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.

  • Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.

  • North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

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

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

玄三李- Gempei -

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means "black, profound, distant."

Name ideas examples

  • Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.

  • Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.

  • Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.

  • Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.

  • North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.

means "three, three times, third."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.

means "plum tree, judge."

  • Plum Tree - A fruit tree of the rose family.

  • Judge - A government official.

  • Jailer - A person who is in charge of a prison or jail.

  • Official - A person holding a public office or position of authority.

Name ideas examples

  • Plum Tree - The plum tree (ume) blooms in late winter, symbolizing resilience, perseverance, and hope. As the first flower of spring, it represents renewal and endurance through hardship. May your child bloom courageously like the plum, even in life's coldest seasons.

  • Judge - Judges must balance justice with mercy, wisdom with fairness. May your child judge fairly and wisely in all matters of life.

  • Jailer - Jailer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the jailer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.

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