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Gunji- Gender:Male
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:ぐんじ - :グンジ
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Gunjikun(ぐんじくん)
Gunchan( ぐんちゃん)Jiichan( じいちゃん)
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Gunji
Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 "Gunji," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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軍次- Gunji -
軍 means "army, military, battle."
Army - A military force.
Military - Relating to armed forces.
To Line Up in Formation - To arrange in a line or formation.
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states.
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Army - Army - A military force - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of army throughout life.
Military - Military - Relating to armed forces - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of military throughout life.
Battle - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Group of Soldiers - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
To Line Up in Formation - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
次 means "next, order, continue."
Continue - To follow after.
Camp - To stay in a place with an army.
Count - To keep track of numbers or amounts.
Follow - To come after something or someone in order.
Stay - To stay in a place for a period of time.
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Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Continue - Continuing represents persistence, dedication, and steady progress. May your child continue forward with determination through all challenges.
Camp - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Count - Counting represents attention to detail, value, and appreciation. May your child count their blessings and value what truly matters.
Follow - Following represents learning, respect, and wise discipleship. May your child follow worthy examples and lead others well.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
郡司- Gunji -
郡 means "county, district."
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司 means "manage, preside, official."
Preside - To be in charge.
Official - A person in authority.
To Serve in an Official Capacity - This refers to someone who is responsible for a certain role or task.
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Manage - Manage - To Oversee; to control - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of manage throughout life.
Preside - Preside - To be in charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of preside throughout life.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
To Serve in an Official Capacity - Service represents humility, contribution, and finding greatness through giving. May your child serve others generously, finding greatness in giving.
郡士- Gunji -
郡 means "county, district."
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士 means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."
Gentleman - A man of good character.
Scholar - A learned person.
Duty - Performing duties or serving in an official capacity.
Official - A mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.
Qualified Person - A person with certain qualifications or skills.
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Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues
Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.
Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
群志- Gunji -
群 means "group, flock, crowd."
Group - A Collection of Things; an assembly.
Flock - A gathering of animals or people.
Community - A group of people living in the same area and having shared interests or experiences.
Fellowship - A close association of people who share common interests or activities.
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Group - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
Flock - The flock represents community, collective movement, and moving together. May your child find joy in community.
Crowd - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Community - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Fellowship - Fellowship - A close association of people who share common int - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fellowship throughout life.
志 means "aspiration, will, record."
Aspiration - A Goal or Ambition; a purpose.
Will - Determination; intention to achieve.
Document - To record or document.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
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Aspiration - Aspiration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of aspiration.
Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Resolution - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.
Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.
軍二- Gunji -
軍 means "army, military, battle."
Army - A military force.
Military - Relating to armed forces.
To Line Up in Formation - To arrange in a line or formation.
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states.
Name ideas examples
Army - Army - A military force - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of army throughout life.
Military - Military - Relating to armed forces - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of military throughout life.
Battle - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Group of Soldiers - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
To Line Up in Formation - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
二 means "two, again, second."
Doubt - To doubt, to go against.
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Two - Two represents partnership, duality, and the balance of complementary opposites. May your child find their perfect complement, balanced in partnership and duality.
Again - Again - Once More; a second time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of again throughout life.
Second - Second - The second in order; next - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of second throughout life.
Different - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.
Doubt - Doubt represents questioning, discernment, and the path to deeper truth. May your child doubt wisely, questioning their way to deeper truth.
郡仁- Gunji -
郡 means "county, district."
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仁 means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."
Benevolence - Kindness; compassion.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Person - An individual human being.
Name ideas examples
Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.
Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Kernel - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.
Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
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