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Japanese boy(male) nameGen
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:げん
  • Katakanatip:ゲン
  • English transcriptionstip:Gen
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Genchan(げんちゃん)Click to speech げんちゃんGenkun(げんくん)Click to speech げんくんGentan(げんたん)Click to speech げんたん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 13 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 "Gen," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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幻- Gen -

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幻 means "illusion, phantom, vision."

  • Illusion - Something that appears to exist, but does not actually exist.

  • Deception - To mislead or trick someone.

  • Fraud - To deceive someone for personal gain.

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  • Illusion - This kanji that conveys the idea of something that appears to exist, but does not actually exist.

  • Deception - This kanji that conveys the idea of misleading or tricking someone.

  • Fraud - This kanji that conveces the idea of deceiving someone for personal gain.

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元- Gen -

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元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

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  • Origin, Source - To signify the beginning of a new life.

  • Head, Chief - To signify the importance of the baby in the family.

  • Long, Elder - To signify the baby's place as the eldest in the family.

  • People, Crowd - To signify the baby's place in the community.

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彦- Gen -

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彦 means "young man, boy."

  • A Handsome Man - This refers to a man who is attractive in both physical appearance and character.

  • A Man Of Virtue - This refers to a man who is honorable and has a strong moral code.

  • A Man Of Wisdom - This refers to a man who is knowledgeable and has a deep understanding of the world.

  • A Man Of Distinction - This refers to a man who stands out from the crowd due to his intelligence, wisdom, and virtue.

Name ideas examples

  • A Handsome Man - It conveys a sense of admiration and respect for the child. It implies that the child is strong, capable, and has good character.

  • A Wise Man - It implies that the child is intelligent and has the potential to become a wise leader. It also conveys a sense of respect and admiration for the child.

  • A Noble Man - It implies that the child is honorable and has a strong sense of morality. It also conveys a sense of respect and admiration for the child.

  • A Virtuous Man - It implies that the child is virtuous and has a strong sense of morality. It also conveys a sense of respect and admiration for the child.

  • A Respectable Man - It implies that the child is respectable and has a strong sense of morality. It also conveys a sense of respect and admiration for the child.

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源- Gen -

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源 means "source, origin."

  • Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows

  • Search - To ask

  • Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - This kanji that symbolizes the beginning of something new and special.

  • Search - This kanji that symbolizes the search for knowledge and understanding.

  • Genji - This kanji that symbolizes the strength and courage of the Genji clan.

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厳- Gen -

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厳 means "strict, severe, rigorous."

  • Strict - Refers to a situation or attitude that is very serious and does not allow any relaxation.

  • Severe - Refers to a situation or attitude that is very strict and does not allow any leniency.

  • Father - Refers to a male parent.

Name ideas examples

  • Strict - This kanji implies a strong sense of discipline and responsibility. It could be a good choice for a child who is expected to grow up with a strong sense of self-control and respect for authority.

  • Rigorous - This kanji implies a high level of dedication and commitment. It could be a good choice for a child who is expected to strive for excellence and take on difficult tasks.

  • Fatherly - This kanji implies a strong sense of paternal love and protection. It could be a good choice for a child who is expected to be surrounded by a loving and supportive family.

  • Serious - This kanji implies a mature and thoughtful attitude. It could be a good choice for a child who is expected to take life seriously and approach it with a sense of purpose.

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弦- Gen -

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弦 means "string, chord."

  • Bowstring - A string that is attached to a bow.

  • Instrument String - A string that is attached to a musical instrument.

  • Crescent Moon - A half-circle shape resembling a bow with a string attached.

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

Name ideas examples

  • Bowstring - A strong and resilient symbol of protection and security.

  • Instrument String - A reminder of the beauty of music and the joy of creating it.

  • Crescent Moon - A symbol of new beginnings and hope for the future.

  • Hypotenuse - A reminder of the importance of balance and stability in life.

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玄- Gen -

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玄 means "profound, mysterious, dark."

  • Dark, Black - A dark color with a hint of red.

  • Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.

  • Distant - Something that is faint and far away.

  • Heaven - The color of the sky.

  • North - The direction of north.

Name ideas examples

  • Dark, Black - A color that symbolizes strength and power.

  • Deep, Mysterious - This kanji that conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue.

  • Distant - This kanji that conveys a sense of distance and remoteness.

  • Heaven - This kanji that symbolizes beauty and grace.

  • North - This kanji that symbolizes direction and guidance.

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現- Gen -

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現 means "present, current, existing."

  • Appear - To become visible or to show itself.

  • Present - The current or existing state of affairs.

  • Immediate - In the immediate vicinity or in front of one's eyes.

  • Awake - To be conscious and alert.

  • Alive - To be living or existing.

Name ideas examples

  • Appear - To signify the arrival of a new life.

  • Present - To signify the gift of a new life.

  • Immediate - To signify the closeness of a new life.

  • Awake - To signify the awakening of a new life.

  • Alive - To signify the vitality of a new life.

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絃- Gen -

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絃 means "string, cord, wire."

Name ideas examples

  • Thread - Symbolizing the connection between family members and the strength of the bond.

  • Strings - Representing the harmony of life and the beauty of music.

  • Stringed Instruments - Representing the joy of making music and the power of creativity.

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舷- Gen -

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舷 means "gunwale, side of a ship."

  • Ship's Side - Refers to the sides of a ship.

  • Gunwale - The upper edge of the side of a boat or ship.

Name ideas examples

  • Stability - Refers to the stability of a ship, which can be seen as a metaphor for the stability of a person's life.

  • Strength - Refers to the strength of a ship, which can be seen as a metaphor for the strength of a person's character.

  • Endurance - Refers to the endurance of a ship, which can be seen as a metaphor for the endurance of a person's spirit.

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言- Gen -

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言 means "word, language, to say."

  • To Speak - To express one's thoughts and feelings through words.

  • Words - A unit of language that carries meaning and conveys information.

  • Self - A word used to refer to oneself.

  • Here - A word used to give emphasis or to adjust the tone of a sentence.

Name ideas examples

  • Speak - To encourage the baby to express themselves and communicate their thoughts and feelings.

  • Words - To remind the baby of the power of language and the importance of using words wisely.

  • Self - To remind the baby to be confident and proud of who they are.

  • Here - To remind the baby to be present and mindful in the moment.

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還- Gen -

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還 means "return, go back, give back."

Name ideas examples

  • Return - To come back to a place or state of origin. Symbolizing a return to a safe and secure place.

  • Reflect - To look back and reflect on the past. Symbolizing the importance of learning from the past.

  • Reverse - To do something in the opposite direction. Symbolizing the ability to adapt and overcome challenges.

  • Again - To do something again. Symbolizing the importance of perseverance and resilience.

  • Circulate - To circulate or rotate something. Symbolizing the importance of movement and progress.

  • Immediately - To do something immediately. Symbolizing the importance to act quickly and without hesitation.

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げん- Gen -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

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Real Persons

The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!

  • 奥田Okuda 弦Gen Japanese pianist, composer, arranger (2001- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 善積Yoshizumi 元Gen Japanese actor (1987- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 松田Matsuda 元Gen Japanese businessman (1984- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 松田Matsuda 弦Gen Japanese classical guitarist (1982- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 福田Fukuda 玄Gen Japanese politician (1981- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 星野Hoshino 源Gen Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, writer, radio personality (1981- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • 中村Nakamura 元Gen Japanese footballer (1978- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 野村Nomura 玄Gen Japanese historian (1976- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 堀内Horiuchi 元Gen Japanese ballet dancer (1964- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • 東Azuma 元Gen Japanese mangaka (1961-2022) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 中谷Nakatani 元Gen Japanese politician (1957- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • 吉川Kikkawa 元Gen (1951- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 中山Nakayama 元Gen Japanese translator and philosopher (1949- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 高森Takamori 玄Gen Japanese actor (1941-1995) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 出光Idemitsu 元Gen Japanese actor and seiyū (1935-2017) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 梶谷Kajitani 玄Gen Japanese lawyer (1935- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 田中Tanaka 元Gen Japanese philosopher (1927- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 中島Nakajima 元Gen Japanese actor and seiyū (1925- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 板坂Itasaka 元Gen (1922-2004) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 奥田Okuda 元Gen Japanese baseball player (1920- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 村田Murata 元Gen Japanese Mashiko ware potter (1904-1988) wikipedia page linkJP

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