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Ginchan(ぎんちゃん)Ganchan( がんちゃん)
Gi-chan( ぎーちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. See the girls' version here.
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 "Ginga," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
銀 means "silver, money, metal."
Silver - A metal of a white color with a glossy finish.
Abbreviation For "Bank" - A shortened form of the word "bank".
Silver - This is a common name for a baby, as it is associated with precious metals and wealth. It also has a beautiful, shimmering color associated with it.
Money - It is associated with wealth and prosperity. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Shogi Piece - It is associated with strategy and intelligence. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Bank - It is associated with financial stability and security. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
牙 means "fang, tusk, tusk of an elephant or boar."
Tooth - A sharp tooth that animals have.
To Bite - To use the teeth to bite something.
Flag Of The Emperor Or General - A symbol of the Emperor or General.
Middleman - A person who acts as a mediator between two parties.
銀 means "silver, money, metal."
Silver - A metal of a white color with a glossy finish.
Abbreviation For "Bank" - A shortened form of the word "bank".
Silver - This is a common name for a baby, as it is associated with precious metals and wealth. It also has a beautiful, shimmering color associated with it.
Money - It is associated with wealth and prosperity. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Shogi Piece - It is associated with strategy and intelligence. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Bank - It is associated with financial stability and security. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
駕 means "carriage, vehicle, ride."
Attach - To attach a vehicle to an ox or horse.
Ride - To ride on a vehicle such as a horse-drawn carriage.
Vehicle - The vehicle of the emperor.
Handle - To handle and use skillfully.
Cross - To cross over. To ride over.
To Attach A Vehicle To An Ox Or Horse - It implies that the baby is being taken care of and protected, like a vehicle being attached to an ox or horse.
To Ride - It implies that the baby is being taken care of and protected, like riding a vehicle.
Vehicle Of The Emperor - It implies that the baby is being taken care of and protected, like the emperor's vehicle.
To Control - It implies that the baby is being taken care of and protected, like controlling a vehicle.
To Cross Over - It implies that the baby is being taken care of and protected, like crossing over a vehicle.
吟 means "recitation, chanting, singing."
Reciting - To recite or chant poetry or songs.
Humming - To hum or sing softly.
Intoning - To utter in a low, monotonous voice.
芽 means "bud, sprout."
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
吟 means "recitation, chanting, singing."
Reciting - To recite or chant poetry or songs.
Humming - To hum or sing softly.
Intoning - To utter in a low, monotonous voice.
華 means "flower, splendor, brilliance."
Flower - General term for flowers of plants and trees. Blooming of flowers.
Splendid - Magnificent, beautiful, flourishing, distinguished.
Color - Colorful, vivid.
White - White hair.
China - Self-proclaimed name of China.
吟 means "recitation, chanting, singing."
Reciting - To recite or chant poetry or songs.
Humming - To hum or sing softly.
Intoning - To utter in a low, monotonous voice.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting."
Celebrate, Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.
Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.
Take On, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
吟 means "recitation, chanting, singing."
Reciting - To recite or chant poetry or songs.
Humming - To hum or sing softly.
Intoning - To utter in a low, monotonous voice.
雅 means "elegance, refinement, grace."
Elegant - Refers to something that is graceful, refined, and tasteful.
Proper - Refers to something that is correct, good, and well-ordered.
Constant - Refers to something that is unchanging and lasting.
Origin - Refers to something that is original and from the beginning.
Crow - Refers to a bird of the Corvidae family.
Refined - It conveys a sense of sophistication and elegance. It is also a reminder of the importance of being well-mannered and having good manners.
Proper - It implies that the child will be well-behaved and will follow the rules. It also implies that the child will be respectful and will strive to do the right thing.
Origin - It implies that the child will have a strong sense of identity and will be proud of their heritage. It also implies that the child will be rooted in their culture and will strive to uphold its values.
Crow - It implies that the child will be wise and will have a strong sense of intuition. It also implies that the child will be brave and will be able to face any challenge that comes their way.
銀 means "silver, money, metal."
Silver - A metal of a white color with a glossy finish.
Abbreviation For "Bank" - A shortened form of the word "bank".
Silver - This is a common name for a baby, as it is associated with precious metals and wealth. It also has a beautiful, shimmering color associated with it.
Money - It is associated with wealth and prosperity. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Shogi Piece - It is associated with strategy and intelligence. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Bank - It is associated with financial stability and security. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
我 means "ego, self, i."
Myself - Refers to one's own thoughts and opinions, and the determination to stick to them.
Selfishness - Acting in one's own interests without considering the needs of others.
Stubbornness - Refers to the refusal to change one's opinion or course of action despite opposition or contrary evidence.
Single Mindedness - Refers to the focus on a single goal or purpose, without being distracted by other considerations.
Self Reliance - This kanji conveys the idea of relying on oneself and having the strength and determination to pursue one's own goals.
Independence - This kanji suggests a sense of independence and autonomy, and the ability to make decisions and take action without relying on others.
Self Confidence - This kanji implies a strong sense of self-confidence and the courage to stand up for oneself and one's beliefs.
Self Discipline - This kanji suggests the importance of self-discipline and the ability to stay focused and committed to one's goals.
Self Respect - This kanji conveys the idea of respecting oneself and having a strong sense of self-worth.
銀 means "silver, money, metal."
Silver - A metal of a white color with a glossy finish.
Abbreviation For "Bank" - A shortened form of the word "bank".
Silver - This is a common name for a baby, as it is associated with precious metals and wealth. It also has a beautiful, shimmering color associated with it.
Money - It is associated with wealth and prosperity. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Shogi Piece - It is associated with strategy and intelligence. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Bank - It is associated with financial stability and security. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
月 means "moon, month."
Moon - The moon visible in the sky, the satellite of the Earth.
Month - A period of time equal to one twelfth of a year. Every month, monthly.
Monday - One of the seven days of the week.
Moon - A celestial body that symbolizes light, hope, and new beginnings.
Month - A reminder of the passage of time and the importance of cherishing each moment.
Every Month - A reminder to appreciate the beauty of life and the joy of each month.
Monday - A reminder to start each week with a positive attitude and a determination to make the most of it.
銀 means "silver, money, metal."
Silver - A metal of a white color with a glossy finish.
Abbreviation For "Bank" - A shortened form of the word "bank".
Silver - This is a common name for a baby, as it is associated with precious metals and wealth. It also has a beautiful, shimmering color associated with it.
Money - It is associated with wealth and prosperity. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Shogi Piece - It is associated with strategy and intelligence. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Bank - It is associated with financial stability and security. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
芽 means "bud, sprout."
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
銀 means "silver, money, metal."
Silver - A metal of a white color with a glossy finish.
Abbreviation For "Bank" - A shortened form of the word "bank".
Silver - This is a common name for a baby, as it is associated with precious metals and wealth. It also has a beautiful, shimmering color associated with it.
Money - It is associated with wealth and prosperity. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Shogi Piece - It is associated with strategy and intelligence. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Bank - It is associated with financial stability and security. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
華 means "flower, splendor, brilliance."
Flower - General term for flowers of plants and trees. Blooming of flowers.
Splendid - Magnificent, beautiful, flourishing, distinguished.
Color - Colorful, vivid.
White - White hair.
China - Self-proclaimed name of China.
銀 means "silver, money, metal."
Silver - A metal of a white color with a glossy finish.
Abbreviation For "Bank" - A shortened form of the word "bank".
Silver - This is a common name for a baby, as it is associated with precious metals and wealth. It also has a beautiful, shimmering color associated with it.
Money - It is associated with wealth and prosperity. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Shogi Piece - It is associated with strategy and intelligence. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Bank - It is associated with financial stability and security. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting."
Celebrate, Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.
Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.
Take On, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
銀 means "silver, money, metal."
Silver - A metal of a white color with a glossy finish.
Abbreviation For "Bank" - A shortened form of the word "bank".
Silver - This is a common name for a baby, as it is associated with precious metals and wealth. It also has a beautiful, shimmering color associated with it.
Money - It is associated with wealth and prosperity. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Shogi Piece - It is associated with strategy and intelligence. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
Bank - It is associated with financial stability and security. It also has a strong, positive connotation.
雅 means "elegance, refinement, grace."
Elegant - Refers to something that is graceful, refined, and tasteful.
Proper - Refers to something that is correct, good, and well-ordered.
Constant - Refers to something that is unchanging and lasting.
Origin - Refers to something that is original and from the beginning.
Crow - Refers to a bird of the Corvidae family.
Refined - It conveys a sense of sophistication and elegance. It is also a reminder of the importance of being well-mannered and having good manners.
Proper - It implies that the child will be well-behaved and will follow the rules. It also implies that the child will be respectful and will strive to do the right thing.
Origin - It implies that the child will have a strong sense of identity and will be proud of their heritage. It also implies that the child will be rooted in their culture and will strive to uphold its values.
Crow - It implies that the child will be wise and will have a strong sense of intuition. It also implies that the child will be brave and will be able to face any challenge that comes their way.
Names that have the same gender and start with G.
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