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Japanese boy(male) nameHanzou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:はんぞう
  • Katakanatip:ハンゾウ
  • English Syllablestip:han-zou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ha-n-zo-u (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Hanzou, Hanzo, Hanzoh, Hanzō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Hanchan(はんちゃん)Click to speech はんちゃんZoukun( ぞうくん)Click to speech  ぞうくんHantan( はんたん)Click to speech  はんたん

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

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半三- Hanzou -

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means "half, middle, edge."

Name ideas examples

  • Half - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Middle - Middle represents moderation, balance, and the golden mean between extremes. May your child find the golden middle path, avoiding extremes with wisdom.

  • Edge - Edges define boundaries, provide sharpness, and mark where one thing meets another. May your child have the edge to cut through confusion, sharp but not harmful.

  • Incomplete - Incomplete - Imperfect; partial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of incomplete throughout life.

  • Odd Number - Odd Number represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the odd number's dedication and skill in their life's work.

means "three, three times, third."

Name ideas examples

  • Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.

半蔵- Hanzou -

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means "half, middle, edge."

Name ideas examples

  • Half - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Middle - Middle represents moderation, balance, and the golden mean between extremes. May your child find the golden middle path, avoiding extremes with wisdom.

  • Edge - Edges define boundaries, provide sharpness, and mark where one thing meets another. May your child have the edge to cut through confusion, sharp but not harmful.

  • Incomplete - Incomplete - Imperfect; partial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of incomplete throughout life.

  • Odd Number - Odd Number represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the odd number's dedication and skill in their life's work.

means "store, warehouse, treasury."

Name ideas examples

  • Store - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.

  • Warehouse - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.

  • Treasury - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • 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.

  • Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Buddhist/Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of buddhist/taoist scriptures throughout life.

半造- Hanzou -

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means "half, middle, edge."

Name ideas examples

  • Half - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Middle - Middle represents moderation, balance, and the golden mean between extremes. May your child find the golden middle path, avoiding extremes with wisdom.

  • Edge - Edges define boundaries, provide sharpness, and mark where one thing meets another. May your child have the edge to cut through confusion, sharp but not harmful.

  • Incomplete - Incomplete - Imperfect; partial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of incomplete throughout life.

  • Odd Number - Odd Number represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the odd number's dedication and skill in their life's work.

means "create, construct, reach."

Name ideas examples

  • Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.

  • Construct - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.

  • Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Become, Develop - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

  • Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Country Protector - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.

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

範三- Hanzou -

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means "mold, rule."

  • Mold - Casting Mold; bamboo mold. same as 笵.

  • Rule - Regulation; law; model; example. same as 笵.

  • Law - A system of rules and regulations established by a government.

Name ideas examples

  • Mold - Molding represents forming, influencing, and patient shaping. May your child be molded by good influences and mold others well.

  • Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

means "three, three times, third."

Name ideas examples

  • Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.

範蔵- Hanzou -

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means "mold, rule."

  • Mold - Casting Mold; bamboo mold. same as 笵.

  • Rule - Regulation; law; model; example. same as 笵.

  • Law - A system of rules and regulations established by a government.

Name ideas examples

  • Mold - Molding represents forming, influencing, and patient shaping. May your child be molded by good influences and mold others well.

  • Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

means "store, warehouse, treasury."

Name ideas examples

  • Store - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.

  • Warehouse - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.

  • Treasury - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • 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.

  • Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Buddhist/Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of buddhist/taoist scriptures throughout life.

範造- Hanzou -

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means "mold, rule."

  • Mold - Casting Mold; bamboo mold. same as 笵.

  • Rule - Regulation; law; model; example. same as 笵.

  • Law - A system of rules and regulations established by a government.

Name ideas examples

  • Mold - Molding represents forming, influencing, and patient shaping. May your child be molded by good influences and mold others well.

  • Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

means "create, construct, reach."

Name ideas examples

  • Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.

  • Construct - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.

  • Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Become, Develop - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

  • Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Country Protector - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.

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

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