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Hi-chan(ひーちゃん)
Rocchan( ろっちゃん)
Hiron( ひろん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys.
See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Hiro
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 "Hiro," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
海 means "sea, ocean, vast."
Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.
Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.
Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.
Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.
Gathering Place - 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.
Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.
Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
熙 means "bright, joyful, prosperous."
Prosperous - Flourishing; thriving.
Exclamation, Admiration - An expression of awe and admiration.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Joyful - Being joyful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be joyful, letting this quality guide their path.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
Calming, Soothing - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.
Enjoyment, Happiness - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Exclamation, Admiration - Exclamation/Admiration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation/admiration.
Shining, Radiance - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Spreading, Extending - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
陽 means "sun, positive, sunny."
Sun - The star that gives light and warmth.
Sunny - Exposed to sunlight.
Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.
South Side of a Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.
Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.
Sunny - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Positive - Being positive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be positive, letting this quality guide their path.
Bright, Clear - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
South Side of a Mountain - The sunny mountain side represents warmth, brightness, and favorable position. May your child find life's sunny sides.
芦 means "reed, rush."
妃 means "princess, consort, queen."
Consort - The spouse of a monarch.
Queen - A female sovereign or king's wife.
Empress - The wife of the emperor, the second wife of the emperor's consort.
Goddess - A female deity.
Royalty - The wife of a royal family member.
Spouse - A partner in a marriage.
To Marry - To become a married couple.
Consort - Consort - The spouse of a monarch - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of consort throughout life.
Queen - A queen combines sovereignty with nurturing care for her realm. May your child reign over their domain with wisdom and compassion.
Empress - An empress combines supreme authority with maternal care. May your child wield influence wisely and with compassion.
Goddess - Goddess - A female deity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of goddess throughout life.
Royalty - Royalty - The wife of a royal family member - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of royalty throughout life.
Spouse - Spouses represent partnership, commitment, and shared life. May your child find a worthy spouse and be a worthy partner.
To Marry - Marriage represents the union of two souls, the creation of a new family, and lifelong commitment. May your child find a worthy partner and build a marriage full of love and mutual respect.
呂 means "musical scale, country name, copper ingot."
Musical Scale - Musical Tones; the six yin tones of the twelve-tone scale.
Backbone - The spine.
Spine - The backbone.
Musical Scale - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.
Country Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Copper Ingot - Copper Ingot - A block of copper - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of copper ingot throughout life.
Backbone - Back represents support, protection, and watching over those who go before. May your child be a supportive presence, protecting and watching over loved ones.
Spine - Spine - The backbone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of spine throughout life.
尋 means "to ask, to search, to visit."
To Visit - To call upon.
Immediately Afterwards - To do something right after something else.
Length Unit - The span of both arms extended left and right.
Subsequently - Following After; soon after.
To Ask - Asking represents curiosity, humility, and openness to learning from others. May your child never be afraid to ask, remaining curious and humble.
To Search - The act of search represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child search with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Visit - The act of visit represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child visit with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Immediately Afterwards - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Length Unit - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Subsequently - What follows subsequently represents continuity and natural progression. May your child progress naturally toward success.
紘 means "great rope, wide, string."
Great Rope - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
String - String represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in string with purpose and skill.
Boundary - Boundaries represent limits, definitions, and healthy separation. May your child respect boundaries while building bridges.
優 means "excellent, gentle."
Abundant - Relaxed and with plenty of room.
Harmonious - Peaceful and harmonious.
Highest - The highest ranking in evaluations such as performance.
Kind - Refined and beautiful.
Outstanding - Superior to others.
Skilled - A performer or entertainer.
Abundant - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.
Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.
Highest - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Skilled - Skilled - A performer or entertainer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.
典 means "classic, ceremony, law."
Ceremony - A formal event.
Book, Text - A written work, especially one of value or importance.
Deposit, Store - To put something into a place for safekeeping.
Govern, Administer - To have control or authority over something.
Standard, Benchmark - A point of reference that remains unchanged.
Teaching, Instruction - A lesson or set of instructions given to someone.
Classic - Being classic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be classic, letting this quality guide their path.
Ceremony - Ceremony - A formal event - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ceremony throughout life.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Book, Text - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.
Deposit, Store - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Govern, Administer - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Standard, Benchmark - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
Teaching, Instruction - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
博 means "wide, learned, gamble."
Learned - Knowledgeable; scholarly.
Gambling - Taking part in games of chance for money or other stakes.
Promote - To spread or increase the popularity of something.
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
Learned - Teachers and scholars illuminate the path of knowledge for others. May your child both learn eagerly and share knowledge generously.
Gamble - Gamble - To Bet; to wager - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gamble throughout life.
Gambling - Gambling represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in gambling with purpose and skill.
Promote - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
啓 means "to open, to enlighten, to begin."
Begin, Initiate - To start something, to initiate, to pioneer.
Lead, Pioneer - To lead, to be a vanguard, to pay in advance.
Open, Unlock - To open something, to unlock, to release, to let go.
To Begin - 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.
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.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Lead, Pioneer - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Open, Unlock - Openness represents receptivity, honesty, and welcoming attitudes. May your child be open in heart and mind, receptive to wisdom and welcoming to all.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Speak, Declare - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
Teach, Guide - Teach/Guide - To teach, to guide, to lead, to understand - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of teach/guide throughout life.
央 means "center, middle, harmonious."
Harmonious - Voices blending in harmony.
Harmony - The harmonious sound or balance of something.
Vividness - The vividness or clarity of something.
Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.
Middle - Middle represents moderation, balance, and the golden mean between extremes. May your child find the golden middle path, avoiding extremes with wisdom.
Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.
End, Cease - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Vividness - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
寛 means "tolerant, generous, spacious."
Tolerant - Tolerant - Accepting of differences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tolerant throughout life.
Generous - Being generous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be generous, letting this quality guide their path.
Spacious - Being spacious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be spacious, letting this quality guide their path.
Relaxed - Relaxation represents peace, ease, and freedom from tension. May your child find moments of relaxation amid life's activities.
弘 means "wide, to spread."
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
To Spread - The act of spread represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child spread with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Big, Large - Big/Large - Of considerable size or extent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of big/large throughout life.
Spread, Propagate - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
礼 means "courtesy, ritual, thanks."
Ritual - A ceremonial act.
Thanks - An expression of gratitude.
Bow - A gesture of respect and gratitude.
Gift - Monetary or verbal gifts to express appreciation.
Respect - Showing respect to others and expressing gratitude.
Courtesy - Courtesy - Polite Behavior; manners - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of courtesy throughout life.
Ritual - Being ritual represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be ritual, letting this quality guide their path.
Thanks - Thanksgiving represents gratitude, recognition, and appreciation for blessings. May your child live with thanksgiving, grateful for every blessing.
Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.
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.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
空 means "sky, empty, to empty."
Sky - The Vast Heavens; the atmosphere; feeling of emptiness.
Emptiness - A lack of content or substance.
Loneliness - A feeling of emptiness or desolation.
Waste - Something that is not used or is of no value.
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.
Empty - Emptiness in Japanese philosophy (空) represents potential and openness to receive. May your child embrace emptiness as potential, ready to be filled with wisdom.
To Empty - Emptiness in Japanese philosophy (空) represents potential and openness to receive. May your child embrace emptiness as potential, ready to be filled with wisdom.
Emptiness - Emptiness represents potential, space for growth, and openness. May your child find that emptiness creates space for new blessings.
Gap - Gaps represent opportunity, space for growth, and potential to fill. May your child see gaps as opportunities to contribute.
Hole - Holes represent potential, space for filling, and opportunity. May your child fill the holes in the world with their unique gifts.
In Vain - Working in vain teaches the importance of purposeful effort. May your child's efforts never be in vain but bear fruit.
Loneliness - Loneliness teaches us the value of connection and self-sufficiency. May your child find peace in solitude and joy in companionship.
Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.
Waste - Understanding waste teaches the value of resources and effort. May your child avoid waste and use resources wisely.
蒼 means "blue, verdant, pale."
Blue - A deep blue-green color like grass.
Verdant - Green and Flourishing; lush.
Pale - Aged Appearance; having grey mixed in.
Aging - The way someone looks when they are old and their hair is mixed with white.
Thrive - The way plants and trees thrive in a blue hue.
Blue - Blue represents the sky and sea, symbolizing depth, trust, and infinite possibility. May your child have blue's depth and trustworthiness, vast as the sky and sea.
Verdant - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Pale - Pale - Aged Appearance; having grey mixed in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pale throughout life.
Aging - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Thrive - Being thrive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be thrive, letting this quality guide their path.
裕 means "abundant, wealthy, generous."
Ample - More than enough, sufficient.
Comfortable - Providing physical ease and relaxation, cozy.
Open-minded - Willing to consider new ideas, tolerant.
Relaxed - Not tense, rigid, or strict, easygoing.
Wealthy - Wealth represents abundance, resources, and the means to do good. May your child prosper in all ways and share their abundance.
Generous - Being generous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be generous, letting this quality guide their path.
Ample - Ample - More than enough, sufficient - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ample throughout life.
Comfortable - Being comfortable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be comfortable, letting this quality guide their path.
Open-minded - Openness represents receptivity, honesty, and welcoming attitudes. May your child be open in heart and mind, receptive to wisdom and welcoming to all.
Relaxed - Relaxation represents peace, ease, and freedom from tension. May your child find moments of relaxation amid life's activities.
Spacious - Being spacious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be spacious, letting this quality guide their path.
妃 means "princess, consort, queen."
Consort - The spouse of a monarch.
Queen - A female sovereign or king's wife.
Empress - The wife of the emperor, the second wife of the emperor's consort.
Goddess - A female deity.
Royalty - The wife of a royal family member.
Spouse - A partner in a marriage.
To Marry - To become a married couple.
Consort - Consort - The spouse of a monarch - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of consort throughout life.
Queen - A queen combines sovereignty with nurturing care for her realm. May your child reign over their domain with wisdom and compassion.
Empress - An empress combines supreme authority with maternal care. May your child wield influence wisely and with compassion.
Goddess - Goddess - A female deity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of goddess throughout life.
Royalty - Royalty - The wife of a royal family member - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of royalty throughout life.
Spouse - Spouses represent partnership, commitment, and shared life. May your child find a worthy spouse and be a worthy partner.
To Marry - Marriage represents the union of two souls, the creation of a new family, and lifelong commitment. May your child find a worthy partner and build a marriage full of love and mutual respect.
蕗 means "butterbur, fuki."
Butterbur - A Japanese edible plant.
Fuki - A spring vegetable.
Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family. Edible.
Butterbur - Butterbur - A Japanese edible plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of butterbur throughout life.
Fuki - Fuki - A spring vegetable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fuki throughout life.
Burdock - Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burdock throughout life.
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - 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.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
恕 means "compassion, forgiveness, empathy."
Compassion - Considering others' feelings with care.
Forgiveness - Being Lenient; overlooking faults generously.
Empathy - Understanding and sharing others' feelings.
Compassion - Compassion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of compassion.
Forgiveness - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.
Empathy - Empathy - Understanding and sharing others' feelings - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of empathy throughout life.
日 means "sun, daytime, one day."
Sunday - One of the seven days of the week.
Daytime - The hours when the sun is up.
Japan - An abbreviation for "Japan."
Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.
Sunday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.
Daytime - Time is precious and irreplaceable, marking the rhythm of our lives. May your child use their time wisely, appreciating each moment.
One Day - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.
A Certain Day - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.
Day Counter - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.
Daily - Daily - Every Day; day by day - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of daily throughout life.
Japan - Japan represents the Land of the Rising Sun, harmony with nature, and refined aesthetics. May your child embody Japanese values of harmony, respect, and attention to beauty.
蕗 means "butterbur, fuki."
Butterbur - A Japanese edible plant.
Fuki - A spring vegetable.
Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family. Edible.
Butterbur - Butterbur - A Japanese edible plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of butterbur throughout life.
Fuki - Fuki - A spring vegetable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fuki throughout life.
Burdock - Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burdock throughout life.
柊 means "holly, banana-like tree."
Holly - An evergreen tree of the olive family.
Banana-like Tree - A tree similar to banana.
Holly - Holly represents protection, celebration, and bright spirit amid darkness. May your child bring brightness to dark times.
Banana-like Tree - The banana-like tree represents tropical abundance and steady provision. May your child provide abundantly.
呂 means "musical scale, country name, copper ingot."
Musical Scale - Musical Tones; the six yin tones of the twelve-tone scale.
Backbone - The spine.
Spine - The backbone.
Musical Scale - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.
Country Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Copper Ingot - Copper Ingot - A block of copper - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of copper ingot throughout life.
Backbone - Back represents support, protection, and watching over those who go before. May your child be a supportive presence, protecting and watching over loved ones.
Spine - Spine - The backbone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of spine throughout life.
灯 means "lamp, light, lantern."
Lamp - A light source.
Light - Illumination; brightness.
Lantern - A portable light.
Fire - Intense fire, or a strong force of fire.
Lamp - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Lantern - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.
蕗 means "butterbur, fuki."
Butterbur - A Japanese edible plant.
Fuki - A spring vegetable.
Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family. Edible.
Butterbur - Butterbur - A Japanese edible plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of butterbur throughout life.
Fuki - Fuki - A spring vegetable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fuki throughout life.
Burdock - Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burdock throughout life.
緋 means "scarlet, crimson, red silk."
Scarlet - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Crimson - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Red Silk - Silk represents refinement, luxury, and the transformation of humble materials into beauty. May your child transform humbly like silk, becoming something refined and beautiful.
蕗 means "butterbur, fuki."
Butterbur - A Japanese edible plant.
Fuki - A spring vegetable.
Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family. Edible.
Butterbur - Butterbur - A Japanese edible plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of butterbur throughout life.
Fuki - Fuki - A spring vegetable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fuki throughout life.
Burdock - Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burdock throughout life.
陽 means "sun, positive, sunny."
Sun - The star that gives light and warmth.
Sunny - Exposed to sunlight.
Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.
South Side of a Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.
Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.
Sunny - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Positive - Being positive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be positive, letting this quality guide their path.
Bright, Clear - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
South Side of a Mountain - The sunny mountain side represents warmth, brightness, and favorable position. May your child find life's sunny sides.
蕗 means "butterbur, fuki."
Butterbur - A Japanese edible plant.
Fuki - A spring vegetable.
Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family. Edible.
Butterbur - Butterbur - A Japanese edible plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of butterbur throughout life.
Fuki - Fuki - A spring vegetable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fuki throughout life.
Burdock - Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burdock throughout life.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
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