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Japanese boy(male) nameHirobou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ひろぼう
  • Katakanatip:ヒロボウ
  • English Syllablestip:hi-ro-bou (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:hi-ro-bo-u (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Hirobou, Hirobo, Hiroboh, Hirobō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Hirokun(ひろくん)Click to speech ひろくんBouchan( ぼうちゃん)Click to speech  ぼうちゃんKirobo( ひろぼ)Click to speech  ひろぼ

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Hirobou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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弘坊- Hirobou -

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means "wide, to spread."

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  • 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.

means "district, room, temple."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Room - Rooms provide space for specific activities, privacy, and personal territory. May your child have room to grow, with space for all their activities and dreams.

  • Temple - Temple - Buddhist Temple; monks' residence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of temple throughout life.

  • Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.

  • Endearment - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Familiar, Mocking Term - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Monk - Monk - Buddhist priest - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of monk throughout life.

  • Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.

  • To Defend - The act of defend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child defend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

玄朋- Hirobou -

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means "black, profound, distant."

Name ideas examples

  • Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.

  • Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.

  • Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.

  • Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.

  • North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.

means "friend, peer, ally."

  • Friend - A Companion; a comrade.

  • Peer - One who studies under the same teacher.

  • Ally - A partner with shared purpose.

  • Companion - A person who shares the same goal.

Name ideas examples

  • Friend - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

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

  • Ally - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Companion - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

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