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Japanese unisex nameGofushimi
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  • Gender:Unisex
  • Hiraganatip:ごふしみ
  • Katakanatip:ゴフシミ
  • English Syllablestip:go-fu-shi-mi (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:go-fu-shi-mi (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Gofushimi

The 93th emperor’s posthumous name of Japan. He was enthroned in 1298 CE.

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Gofushimi."

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後伏見天皇- Gofushimi -

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means "after, successor, behind."

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  • Successor - Successors carry forward important work and traditions. May your child be a worthy successor to the good that came before.

  • Other - Other represents a role or one who acts with purpose. May your child be a worthy other when called to that role.

  • Place, Position - 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.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • To be Late - Lateness teaches the value of time and the importance of punctuality. May your child value time, understanding its preciousness and irreversibility.

means "prostrate, hide, submit."

Name ideas examples

  • Prostrate - Prostrate - To lie face down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of prostrate throughout life.

  • Hide - Hiding represents discretion, privacy, and knowing when to reveal. May your child know when to hide their light and when to let it shine.

  • Submit - Submit - To Yield; to surrender - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of submit throughout life.

  • To Bow Down, Submit, Surrender - Down represents groundedness, rest, and the wisdom of knowing when to yield. May your child know when to rest and yield, finding strength in groundedness.

  • Ambush - Ambush - To lie in wait - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ambush throughout life.

means "to see, to meet, passive."

  • To See - To Look; to perceive with the eyes; to come into view.

  • To Appear - To Manifest; to come out; to become visible.

  • To Meet - To have an audience with; to have an interview.

  • Passive - Read as "ru" or "raru," expressing the passive voice meaning "to be done."

  • Before One's Eyes - In Front; the present moment; now.

  • In Sight - In front of one's eyes.

Name ideas examples

  • To See - Seeing represents perception, understanding, and the clarity of vision. May your child see clearly—both the visible and the invisible truths.

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

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

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

  • Before One's Eyes - Before One'S Eyes - In front; the present moment; now - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of before one's eyes throughout life.

  • In Sight - In Sight - In front of one's eyes - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of in sight throughout life.

means "sky, ruler of the universe, nature."

Name ideas examples

  • Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.

  • Ruler of the Universe - The supreme ruler represents ultimate authority, wisdom, and the ordering of all things. May your child order their life with supreme wisdom, governing themselves before governing others.

  • 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.

  • Birthright - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.

  • Gods - Gods - Deities; also, the realm where they dwell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gods throughout life.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.

means "emperor, imperial, heaven."

Name ideas examples

  • Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.

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

  • 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.

  • Busy - Busy - Engaged in activity

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

  • Hurried - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

  • King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.

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