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Genchan(げんちゃん)
Genkun(げんくん)
Gengen(げんげん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Gengo
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 "Gengo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
悟 means "enlightenment, realization."
Understand - To understand something clearly.
Awaken - To awaken from confusion.
Wake - To wake up from sleep.
Enlightenment - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
Awakening - This kanji implies that the child will be able to wake up from any confusion or difficulty and find clarity.
Clarity - This kanji implies that the child will be able to see things clearly and make wise decisions.
Insight - This kanji implies that the child will be able to gain insight into the world around them and make wise decisions.
Wisdom - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
源 means "source, origin."
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
吾 means "i, me, myself."
I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.
A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".
To protect/defend.
Self - This kanji that conveys the idea of self-confidence and independence.
Protection - This kanji that conveys the idea of protection and defense.
玄 means "profound, mysterious, dark."
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.
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.
吾 means "i, me, myself."
I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.
A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".
To protect/defend.
Self - This kanji that conveys the idea of self-confidence and independence.
Protection - This kanji that conveys the idea of protection and defense.
玄 means "profound, mysterious, dark."
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.
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.
悟 means "enlightenment, realization."
Understand - To understand something clearly.
Awaken - To awaken from confusion.
Wake - To wake up from sleep.
Enlightenment - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
Awakening - This kanji implies that the child will be able to wake up from any confusion or difficulty and find clarity.
Clarity - This kanji implies that the child will be able to see things clearly and make wise decisions.
Insight - This kanji implies that the child will be able to gain insight into the world around them and make wise decisions.
Wisdom - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
五 means "five."
Five - It is the number five. It can be used to represent the fifth child in a family, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
Five Times - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth time something has happened, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
Five Degrees - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth degree of something, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
伍 means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."
Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.
Group - Refers to a group of people or things.
To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.
A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
Five - It is a number that is associated with luck and good fortune. It is also a symbol of harmony and balance.
Group - It symbolizes unity and togetherness. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
Agreement - It implies that the baby will be part of a contract or agreement that will bring good fortune and luck. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
Protection - It implies that the baby will be protected and safe. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
午 means "noon."
Midday - The time of day between morning and afternoon.
Horse - The seventh of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.
South - One of the four cardinal directions.
Noon - The twelfth hour of the day, and the two hours before and after it.
Horse - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it is a symbol of strength, courage, and loyalty.
Noon - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the start of a new day and the potential for a bright future.
South - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the direction of progress and growth.
12 O'clock - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the beginning of a new cycle and the potential for a bright future.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
吾 means "i, me, myself."
I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.
A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".
To protect/defend.
Self - This kanji that conveys the idea of self-confidence and independence.
Protection - This kanji that conveys the idea of protection and defense.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
呉 means "to give, to offer, to bestow."
Gift - It implies that the child is a blessing and a gift from God.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
護 means "protection, safeguard, defend."
Protect - To guard, shield, or defend from harm.
Lead - To guide or direct in a course of action.
Govern - To exercise authority over
Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.
Protection - A feeling of safety and security, of being shielded from harm.
Guidance - To provide direction and support in making decisions.
Authority - To have the power to make decisions and enforce them.
Luck - To bring good fortune and success.
源 means "source, origin."
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
五 means "five."
Five - It is the number five. It can be used to represent the fifth child in a family, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
Five Times - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth time something has happened, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
Five Degrees - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth degree of something, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
源 means "source, origin."
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
伍 means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."
Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.
Group - Refers to a group of people or things.
To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.
A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
Five - It is a number that is associated with luck and good fortune. It is also a symbol of harmony and balance.
Group - It symbolizes unity and togetherness. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
Agreement - It implies that the baby will be part of a contract or agreement that will bring good fortune and luck. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
Protection - It implies that the baby will be protected and safe. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
源 means "source, origin."
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
午 means "noon."
Midday - The time of day between morning and afternoon.
Horse - The seventh of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.
South - One of the four cardinal directions.
Noon - The twelfth hour of the day, and the two hours before and after it.
Horse - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it is a symbol of strength, courage, and loyalty.
Noon - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the start of a new day and the potential for a bright future.
South - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the direction of progress and growth.
12 O'clock - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the beginning of a new cycle and the potential for a bright future.
源 means "source, origin."
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
後 means "after, later."
After - Coming after in time or order, following.
Future - The time yet to come, the time following the present.
Descendants - A person or group of people descended from a common ancestor.
Behind - At or to the rear of, in the back of.
Late - Coming or occurring after the expected, proper, or usual time.
Last - Coming after all others in time, order, or importance.
Heir - A person legally entitled to the possession or inheritance of a deceased person's property.
Rear - At or to the back of, in the back of.
源 means "source, origin."
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
悟 means "enlightenment, realization."
Understand - To understand something clearly.
Awaken - To awaken from confusion.
Wake - To wake up from sleep.
Enlightenment - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
Awakening - This kanji implies that the child will be able to wake up from any confusion or difficulty and find clarity.
Clarity - This kanji implies that the child will be able to see things clearly and make wise decisions.
Insight - This kanji implies that the child will be able to gain insight into the world around them and make wise decisions.
Wisdom - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
玄 means "profound, mysterious, dark."
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.
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.
呉 means "to give, to offer, to bestow."
Gift - It implies that the child is a blessing and a gift from God.
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.
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.
吾 means "i, me, myself."
I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.
A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".
To protect/defend.
Self - This kanji that conveys the idea of self-confidence and independence.
Protection - This kanji that conveys the idea of protection and defense.
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