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:ごしらかわ - :ゴシラカワ
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The 77th emperor’s posthumous name of Japan. He was enthroned in 1155 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 "Goshirakawa."
後 means "after, later."
Name ideas examples
After - Coming after in time or order, following.
Future - The time yet to come, the time following the present.
Descendants - A person or group of people descended from a common ancestor.
Behind - At or to the rear of, in the back of.
Late - Coming or occurring after the expected, proper, or usual time.
Last - Coming after all others in time, order, or importance.
Heir - A person legally entitled to the possession or inheritance of a deceased person's property.
Rear - At or to the back of, in the back of.
白 means "white."
White - A color that is light and bright.
To Whiten - To make something lighter or brighter in color.
To Clarify - To make something clear or obvious.
To Express - To say or state something.
Empty - Having nothing or no one.
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Abbreviation of the country name “Belgium(白耳義)”.
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河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
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天 means "heaven, sky, imperial, celestial."
Rain, Sky, Universe - The ruler of all things, the laws of nature, and the place where gods and Buddhas reside.
Birthright - Something that is inherited or naturally given.
Emperor, King - One who has been given the mandate of Heaven.
Weather, Atmosphere - The state of the sky or the atmosphere.
Name ideas examples
Rain, Sky - Representing the vastness of the universe and the beauty of nature.
Birthright - Representing the natural gifts and talents that a child is born with.
Emperor, King - Representing the power and authority of a leader.
Weather, Atmosphere - Representing the ever-changing nature of life.
皇 means "emperor, sovereign, monarch."
King - A male ruler of a country or state.
Emperor - A sovereign ruler of an empire.
Monarch - A hereditary ruler of a country or state.
Hurried - Moving or acting quickly.
Hectic - Characterized by intense activity or busyness.
Busy - Engaged in activity
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King - A strong and noble name for a baby boy, symbolizing power and authority.
Emperor - A regal name for a baby boy, symbolizing strength and leadership.
Monarch - A dignified name for a baby boy, symbolizing royalty and tradition.
Celestial Emperor - A divine name for a baby boy, symbolizing divine power and protection.
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