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Hirochan(ひろちゃん)
Jiroukun( じろうくん)
Hirobou( ひろぼう)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Hiroji
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 "Hiroji," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
広 means "wide, to expand, to broaden."
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
To Expand - The act of expand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child expand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Broaden - The act of broaden represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child broaden with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Length - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Spread, Expand - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
児 means "child, son, youth."
Son - A male child.
Self-reference - A word used by a child to refer to themselves when speaking to their parents.
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.
Self-reference - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Young Man - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.
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.
二 means "two, again, second."
Doubt - To doubt, to go against.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
治 means "govern, heal, order."
Location - The place of a government office.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Heal - Being heal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be heal, letting this quality guide their path.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
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.
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.
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.
広 means "wide, to expand, to broaden."
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
To Expand - The act of expand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child expand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Broaden - The act of broaden represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child broaden with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Length - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Spread, Expand - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
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.
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.
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.
治 means "govern, heal, order."
Location - The place of a government office.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Heal - Being heal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be heal, letting this quality guide their path.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
広 means "wide, to expand, to broaden."
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
To Expand - The act of expand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child expand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Broaden - The act of broaden represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child broaden with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Length - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Spread, Expand - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
二 means "two, again, second."
Doubt - To doubt, to go against.
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.
広 means "wide, to expand, to broaden."
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
To Expand - The act of expand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child expand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Broaden - The act of broaden represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child broaden with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Length - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Spread, Expand - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
治 means "govern, heal, order."
Location - The place of a government office.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Heal - Being heal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be heal, letting this quality guide their path.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
広 means "wide, to expand, to broaden."
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
To Expand - The act of expand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child expand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Broaden - The act of broaden represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child broaden with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Length - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Spread, Expand - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
路 means "road, way, method."
Road - A path for travel.
Method - A manner of proceeding.
Administrative Division - The name of an administrative division in the Song Dynasty.
Travel - To go on a journey.
Road - Roads represent the journey of life, the path we choose, and where it leads. May your child find good roads to travel, their path leading to worthy destinations.
Way - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Method - Method - A manner of proceeding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of method throughout life.
Administrative Division - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Appear, Express - Appear/Express - To show or make known - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of appear/express throughout life.
Big, Large - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Emperor's Carriage - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Important Position - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Logic, Principle - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Travel - Traveling represents journey, experience, and broadening perspective. May your child travel well through life's journey.
廣 means "wide, expand, spacious."
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
Expand - Expanding represents growth, opening, and increasing capacity. May your child's influence and wisdom expand throughout life.
Spacious - Being spacious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be spacious, letting this quality guide their path.
Length - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
治 means "govern, heal, order."
Location - The place of a government office.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Heal - Being heal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be heal, letting this quality guide their path.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
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.
二 means "two, again, second."
Doubt - To doubt, to go against.
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.
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.
児 means "child, son, youth."
Son - A male child.
Self-reference - A word used by a child to refer to themselves when speaking to their parents.
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.
Self-reference - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Young Man - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.
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.
治 means "govern, heal, order."
Location - The place of a government office.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Heal - Being heal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be heal, letting this quality guide their path.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
浩 means "vast, greatly, to be proud."
To be Proud - To be arrogant.
Boastful - Showing excessive pride or self-satisfaction.
Grand - Impressive in size, scope, or extent.
Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.
Greatly - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
To be Proud - The act of be proud represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be proud with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Boastful - Being boastful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be boastful, letting this quality guide their path.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
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.
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.
浩 means "vast, greatly, to be proud."
To be Proud - To be arrogant.
Boastful - Showing excessive pride or self-satisfaction.
Grand - Impressive in size, scope, or extent.
Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.
Greatly - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
To be Proud - The act of be proud represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be proud with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Boastful - Being boastful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be boastful, letting this quality guide their path.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
治 means "govern, heal, order."
Location - The place of a government office.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Heal - Being heal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be heal, letting this quality guide their path.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
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