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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameGin
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ぎん
  • Katakanatip:ギン
  • English Syllablestip:gin (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:gi-n (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Gin
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Ginchan(ぎんちゃん)Click to speech ぎんちゃんGinkun(ぎんくん)Click to speech ぎんくんGintan(ぎんたん)Click to speech ぎんたん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

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

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 "Gin," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "silver, silver color, money."

Name ideas examples

  • Silver Color - Silver Color represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the silver color's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Money - Money represents resources, capability, and the means to help oneself and others. May your child use resources wisely, seeing money as a tool for helping others.

  • Abbreviation for "Bank" - Brevity teaches the value of time and the power of conciseness. May your child value each moment and communicate effectively.

- Gin -

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means "recite, compose, groan."

Name ideas examples

  • Recite - Recite - To chant poetry - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of recite throughout life.

  • Compose - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Groan - Groan - To moan or sigh - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of groan throughout life.

  • Humming - Gentleness represents compassion, kindness, and tender care. May your child be gentle with others and receive gentleness in return.

  • Intoning - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Poetic Form - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.

亘利翔- Gin -

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means "to circulate, to cross, to span."

  • To Circulate - To move around in a circular or looping pattern.

  • To Cross - To move or pass over from one side to the other.

  • To Span - To extend continuously from end to end.

  • Extend - To stretch out or continue in a line from one end to the other.

  • Link - To connect or join together in a chain or series.

Name ideas examples

  • To Circulate - The act of circulate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child circulate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Cross - The act of cross represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cross with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Span - The act of span represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child span with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Extend - Extend - To stretch out or continue in a line from one end - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of extend throughout life.

  • Link - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.

means "profit, sharp, useful."

Name ideas examples

  • Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.

  • Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.

  • Useful - Being useful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be useful, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Effective, Efficient - Effective/Efficient - Having an effect

  • Establish, Set Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Intelligent, Wise - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.

  • Speak, Talk - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.

means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

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