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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
The more numerous variations of kanji, the more common name is in Japan. On the other hand, a name with very few variations in kanji is unique and rare to the Japanese.
For Gengo, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the total number of Good!
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex." Details are below.
Origin/Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
Dynasty Name - The name of a Chinese dynasty.
Currency Unit - A unit of Chinese currency.
五 means "five." Details are below.
Five - The number five.
Five Times - Five repetitions.
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." Details are below.
Origin/Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
Dynasty Name - The name of a Chinese dynasty.
Currency Unit - A unit of Chinese currency.
伍 means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Origin/Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
Dynasty Name - The name of a Chinese dynasty.
Currency Unit - A unit of Chinese currency.
午 means "noon." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Origin/Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
Dynasty Name - The name of a Chinese dynasty.
Currency Unit - A unit of Chinese currency.
吾 means "i, me, myself." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Origin/Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
Dynasty Name - The name of a Chinese dynasty.
Currency Unit - A unit of Chinese currency.
呉 means "to give, to offer, to bestow." Details are below.
Gift - It implies that the child is a blessing and a gift from God.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex." Details are below.
Origin/Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
Dynasty Name - The name of a Chinese dynasty.
Currency Unit - A unit of Chinese currency.
悟 means "enlightenment, realization." Details are below.
To understand something clearly.
To awaken from confusion.
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." Details are below.
Origin/Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
Dynasty Name - The name of a Chinese dynasty.
Currency Unit - A unit of Chinese currency.
護 means "protection, safeguard, defend." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
五 means "five." Details are below.
Five - The number five.
Five Times - Five repetitions.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
午 means "noon." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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.
源 means "source, origin." Details are below.
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
呉 means "to give, to offer, to bestow." Details are below.
Gift - It implies that the child is a blessing and a gift from God.
源 means "source, origin." Details are below.
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
後 means "after, later." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
悟 means "enlightenment, realization." Details are below.
To understand something clearly.
To awaken from confusion.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Gift - It implies that the child is a blessing and a gift from God.
玄 means "profound, mysterious, dark." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
To understand something clearly.
To awaken from confusion.
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.
言 means "word, language, to say." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
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The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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