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Gench(げんっち)
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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 "Gensuke," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
介 means "to help, to mediate, to separate."
To Help - To assist.
Alone - To be isolated.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Armor - To wear armor.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
To Help - Helping others is the expression of compassion in action, serving those in need. May your child extend helping hands throughout their life, serving others with joy.
Alone - Being alone represents independence, self-reliance, and the courage of solitude. May your child be comfortable alone, finding strength in solitude when needed.
Ancient Japanese Official - The ancient carries the wisdom of ages, connecting us to our ancestral heritage. May your child honor ancient wisdom while creating new paths for the future.
Armor - Armor represents preparation, protection, and the strength to withstand attack. May your child be well-armored in virtue, prepared and protected against life's battles.
Edge - Edges define boundaries, provide sharpness, and mark where one thing meets another. May your child have the edge to cut through confusion, sharp but not harmful.
Helping - Helping represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in helping with purpose and skill.
Intervening - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Magnifying - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Mediating - Mediating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in mediating with purpose and skill.
Separating - Separating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in separating with purpose and skill.
Shell - Shells in ancient Japan were used as currency, representing wealth, protection, and hidden treasures. May your child discover and protect life's hidden treasures, prospering in all endeavors.
源 means "source, spring, root."
Root - The Fundamental Cause; the basis.
Genji - The Minamoto clan.
Search - To ask
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.
介 means "to help, to mediate, to separate."
To Help - To assist.
Alone - To be isolated.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Armor - To wear armor.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
To Help - Helping others is the expression of compassion in action, serving those in need. May your child extend helping hands throughout their life, serving others with joy.
Alone - Being alone represents independence, self-reliance, and the courage of solitude. May your child be comfortable alone, finding strength in solitude when needed.
Ancient Japanese Official - The ancient carries the wisdom of ages, connecting us to our ancestral heritage. May your child honor ancient wisdom while creating new paths for the future.
Armor - Armor represents preparation, protection, and the strength to withstand attack. May your child be well-armored in virtue, prepared and protected against life's battles.
Edge - Edges define boundaries, provide sharpness, and mark where one thing meets another. May your child have the edge to cut through confusion, sharp but not harmful.
Helping - Helping represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in helping with purpose and skill.
Intervening - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Magnifying - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Mediating - Mediating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in mediating with purpose and skill.
Separating - Separating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in separating with purpose and skill.
Shell - Shells in ancient Japan were used as currency, representing wealth, protection, and hidden treasures. May your child discover and protect life's hidden treasures, prospering in all endeavors.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
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.
亮 means "bright, clear, sincere."
Sincere - Honest and genuine.
Second-in-Command - A rank of officer in the fourth class.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.
Assist, Help - Assist/Help - To provide assistance or support - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of assist/help throughout life.
Second-in-Command - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
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.
輔 means "assist, aid, supplement."
Aid - To provide assistance.
Supplement - An addition that supports.
Jaw - The lower part of the face that holds the teeth.
Official - A person who holds a position of authority in a government or organization.
Reinforce - To strengthen or support something.
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Supplement - Supplement represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive supplement throughout life.
Jaw - The jaw represents strength, determination, and speech. May your child speak with strength and determination.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Reinforce - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
亮 means "bright, clear, sincere."
Sincere - Honest and genuine.
Second-in-Command - A rank of officer in the fourth class.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.
Assist, Help - Assist/Help - To provide assistance or support - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of assist/help throughout life.
Second-in-Command - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
佐 means "assist, aid, deputy."
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Deputy - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
助 means "help, support, save."
To Help or Assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
To Help or Assist - Helping others is the expression of compassion in action, serving those in need. May your child extend helping hands throughout their life, serving others with joy.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
Save - Save - To Rescue; to deliver - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of save throughout life.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
舗 means "store, to spread, fittings."
Store - Shop.
To Stop - To cause something to come to an end.
Fittings - Metal attachments for gates.
Connect - To join two or more things together.
Place - A designated area for a particular purpose.
Stay - To remain in a place.
Vessel - A container for holding liquids or other substances.
Widespread - Broadly; extensively.
Store - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.
To Stop - Stopping represents pause, reflection, and the wisdom to know when enough is enough. May your child know when to stop, pausing wisely for reflection.
Fittings - Gates and doors represent opportunity, transition, and access. May your child find doors opening before them and welcome others in.
Connect - Connecting represents relationship, joining, and creating bonds. May your child connect deeply with others and form lasting bonds.
Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.
Station - Station represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of station.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Utensil 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.
Vessel - Vessels represent capacity, containing, and carrying what is precious. May your child be a vessel for wisdom, love, and good works.
Widespread - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
資 means "resources, capital, nature."
Capital - Wealth Used for Investment; funds.
Birthright, Inheritance - Something that is inherited from one's family or ancestors.
Wealth, Treasure - Money, goods, and other material possessions.
Resources - Resources - Materials or assets; supplies - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resources throughout life.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
Nature - Nature represents the inherent order of things, authenticity, and the wisdom of the natural world. May your child live in harmony with nature, true to their authentic self.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Birthright, Inheritance - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Obtain, Acquire - Obtain/Acquire - To take as a source or origin - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of obtain/acquire throughout life.
Rely, Depend - Rely/Depend - To trust or depend on someone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rely/depend throughout life.
Wealth, Treasure - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
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.
輔 means "assist, aid, supplement."
Aid - To provide assistance.
Supplement - An addition that supports.
Jaw - The lower part of the face that holds the teeth.
Official - A person who holds a position of authority in a government or organization.
Reinforce - To strengthen or support something.
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Supplement - Supplement represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive supplement throughout life.
Jaw - The jaw represents strength, determination, and speech. May your child speak with strength and determination.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Reinforce - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
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.
介 means "to help, to mediate, to separate."
To Help - To assist.
Alone - To be isolated.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Armor - To wear armor.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
To Help - Helping others is the expression of compassion in action, serving those in need. May your child extend helping hands throughout their life, serving others with joy.
Alone - Being alone represents independence, self-reliance, and the courage of solitude. May your child be comfortable alone, finding strength in solitude when needed.
Ancient Japanese Official - The ancient carries the wisdom of ages, connecting us to our ancestral heritage. May your child honor ancient wisdom while creating new paths for the future.
Armor - Armor represents preparation, protection, and the strength to withstand attack. May your child be well-armored in virtue, prepared and protected against life's battles.
Edge - Edges define boundaries, provide sharpness, and mark where one thing meets another. May your child have the edge to cut through confusion, sharp but not harmful.
Helping - Helping represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in helping with purpose and skill.
Intervening - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Magnifying - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Mediating - Mediating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in mediating with purpose and skill.
Separating - Separating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in separating with purpose and skill.
Shell - Shells in ancient Japan were used as currency, representing wealth, protection, and hidden treasures. May your child discover and protect life's hidden treasures, prospering in all endeavors.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
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.
助 means "help, support, save."
To Help or Assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
To Help or Assist - Helping others is the expression of compassion in action, serving those in need. May your child extend helping hands throughout their life, serving others with joy.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
Save - Save - To Rescue; to deliver - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of save throughout life.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
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.
涼 means "cool, refreshing, lonely."
Cool - Pleasantly Cold; refreshing.
Cool - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Lonely - Loneliness can teach self-reliance and the value of connection. May your child find meaningful connections and peace in solitude.
Sadness, Grief - Sadness/Grief - Sadness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sadness/grief throughout life.
Thin, Sparse - Thin/Sparse - Thin - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thin/sparse throughout life.
絃 means "string, stringed instruments."
String - Thread for stringed instruments.
Stringed Instruments - General term for string instruments; playing them.
String - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Stringed Instruments - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
介 means "to help, to mediate, to separate."
To Help - To assist.
Alone - To be isolated.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Armor - To wear armor.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
To Help - Helping others is the expression of compassion in action, serving those in need. May your child extend helping hands throughout their life, serving others with joy.
Alone - Being alone represents independence, self-reliance, and the courage of solitude. May your child be comfortable alone, finding strength in solitude when needed.
Ancient Japanese Official - The ancient carries the wisdom of ages, connecting us to our ancestral heritage. May your child honor ancient wisdom while creating new paths for the future.
Armor - Armor represents preparation, protection, and the strength to withstand attack. May your child be well-armored in virtue, prepared and protected against life's battles.
Edge - Edges define boundaries, provide sharpness, and mark where one thing meets another. May your child have the edge to cut through confusion, sharp but not harmful.
Helping - Helping represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in helping with purpose and skill.
Intervening - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Magnifying - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Mediating - Mediating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in mediating with purpose and skill.
Separating - Separating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in separating with purpose and skill.
Shell - Shells in ancient Japan were used as currency, representing wealth, protection, and hidden treasures. May your child discover and protect life's hidden treasures, prospering in all endeavors.
絃 means "string, stringed instruments."
String - Thread for stringed instruments.
Stringed Instruments - General term for string instruments; playing them.
String - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Stringed Instruments - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
佑 means "help."
舷 means "gunwale, ship's side."
亮 means "bright, clear, sincere."
Sincere - Honest and genuine.
Second-in-Command - A rank of officer in the fourth class.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.
Assist, Help - Assist/Help - To provide assistance or support - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of assist/help throughout life.
Second-in-Command - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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