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Japanese boy(male) nameGenkichi
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:げんきち
  • Katakanatip:ゲンキチ
  • English Syllablestip:gen-ki-chi (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ge-n-ki-chi (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Genkichi
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Genchan(げんちゃん)Click to speech げんちゃんKichikun( きちくん)Click to speech  きちくんGenkin( げんきん)Click to speech  げんきん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Genkichi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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元吉- Genkichi -

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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 "good, auspicious."

Name ideas examples

  • Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.

  • Respectable - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

源吉- Genkichi -

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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 "good, auspicious."

Name ideas examples

  • Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.

  • Respectable - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

玄吉- Genkichi -

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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 "good, auspicious."

Name ideas examples

  • Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.

  • Respectable - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

Real Persons

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  • Seki 源吉Genkichi Japanese Go player (1856-1925) wikipedia page linkJP

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