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Heika
Heika- Gender:Female
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:へいか - :ヘイカ
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Heichan(へいちゃん)
Kaachan(かあちゃん)Heitan(へいたん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. 
See the boys' version here.
Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Heika," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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幣夏- Heika -
幣 means "offering, currency, treasure."
Offering - Something presented to a deity.
Treasure - Something of great value.
Gift - Something given to another.
Tribute - A payment or gift given in recognition of service or as an expression of respect.
Name ideas examples
Offering - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Currency - Currency - Money; medium of exchange - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of currency throughout life.
Treasure - Treasures represent what is most valuable, worth protecting and sharing with loved ones. May your child recognize life's true treasures and protect them with wisdom.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Tribute - Tribute - A payment or gift given in recognition of service - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tribute throughout life.
夏 means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."
Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.
Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.
Name ideas examples
Summer - Summer (夏) represents vitality, growth at its peak, and the fullness of life's energy. May your child embody summer's vibrant energy, living life at its fullest and brightest.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Xia Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.
弊歌- Heika -
弊 means "abuse, harm, humble."
Abuse - Harmful or improper use.
Humble - Modest reference to oneself or one's company.
Bad, Unfavorable - Not good or beneficial.
Humility - To be humble or modest about one's own matters.
Name ideas examples
Abuse - Abuse - Harmful or improper use - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of abuse throughout life.
Harm - Harm - Damage; injury - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of harm throughout life.
Humble - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Bad, Unfavorable - Being bad/unfavorable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be bad/unfavorable, letting this quality guide their path.
Break, Destroy - Breaking represents transformation, letting go of the old to make way for new. May your child have the courage to break free from what holds them back.
Exhausted - Exhausted - Worn Out; depleted - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of exhausted throughout life.
Humility - Humility is prized in Japanese culture as the foundation for learning and growth. May your child embrace humility, remaining open to learning throughout their life.
Weary, Languish - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
歌 means "to sing, song, poetry."
Song - Something sung with rhythm and melody.
Poetry - A form of Chinese poetry; a style of verse.
Japanese Poetry - Japanese poems as opposed to Chinese poetry; Yamato uta.
Poem - A unit of poetry, one of the forms of Chinese poetry.
Singing - The act of singing with rhythm and melody, usually to music.
Name ideas examples
To Sing - The act of sing represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sing with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Song - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.
Japanese Poetry - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.
Singing - Singing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in singing with purpose and skill.
幣歌- Heika -
幣 means "offering, currency, treasure."
Offering - Something presented to a deity.
Treasure - Something of great value.
Gift - Something given to another.
Tribute - A payment or gift given in recognition of service or as an expression of respect.
Name ideas examples
Offering - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Currency - Currency - Money; medium of exchange - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of currency throughout life.
Treasure - Treasures represent what is most valuable, worth protecting and sharing with loved ones. May your child recognize life's true treasures and protect them with wisdom.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Tribute - Tribute - A payment or gift given in recognition of service - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tribute throughout life.
歌 means "to sing, song, poetry."
Song - Something sung with rhythm and melody.
Poetry - A form of Chinese poetry; a style of verse.
Japanese Poetry - Japanese poems as opposed to Chinese poetry; Yamato uta.
Poem - A unit of poetry, one of the forms of Chinese poetry.
Singing - The act of singing with rhythm and melody, usually to music.
Name ideas examples
To Sing - The act of sing represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sing with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Song - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.
Japanese Poetry - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.
Singing - Singing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in singing with purpose and skill.
弊夏- Heika -
弊 means "abuse, harm, humble."
Abuse - Harmful or improper use.
Humble - Modest reference to oneself or one's company.
Bad, Unfavorable - Not good or beneficial.
Humility - To be humble or modest about one's own matters.
Name ideas examples
Abuse - Abuse - Harmful or improper use - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of abuse throughout life.
Harm - Harm - Damage; injury - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of harm throughout life.
Humble - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Bad, Unfavorable - Being bad/unfavorable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be bad/unfavorable, letting this quality guide their path.
Break, Destroy - Breaking represents transformation, letting go of the old to make way for new. May your child have the courage to break free from what holds them back.
Exhausted - Exhausted - Worn Out; depleted - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of exhausted throughout life.
Humility - Humility is prized in Japanese culture as the foundation for learning and growth. May your child embrace humility, remaining open to learning throughout their life.
Weary, Languish - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
夏 means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."
Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.
Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.
Name ideas examples
Summer - Summer (夏) represents vitality, growth at its peak, and the fullness of life's energy. May your child embody summer's vibrant energy, living life at its fullest and brightest.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Xia Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.
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