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Hirochan(ひろちゃん)
Kichan(きちゃん)
Hi-Chan(ひーちゃん)![]()
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:
Hiroki
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 "Hiroki," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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.
綺 means "beautiful, figured silk, splendid."
Splendid - Magnificent; wonderful.
Interfering - This refers to the act of interfering or meddling in something.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Figured 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.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
Interfering - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
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.
樹 means "tree, plant, establish."
Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.
Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.
Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.
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.
季 means "season, youngest, end."
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.
Youngest - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.
End - Ending represents conclusion, completion, and making way for new beginnings. May your child end things well and embrace new beginnings.
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.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
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.
来 means "to come, to bring, since."
To Bring - To cause to come.
Since - From a point in time until now.
Future - What is yet to come.
Particle - Adjusting rhythm in sentences.
To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.
To Bring - The act of bring represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bring with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Comfort - The act of comfort represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child comfort with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
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.
気 means "air, breath, gas."
Air - Atmosphere; vapor; steam; gas.
Breath - Respiration; to breathe upon; to exhale.
Gas - One of the three states of matter.
Aura - The presence said to surround great individuals.
Manner - Appearance; indication; mood; atmosphere.
Natural Phenomena - Occurring naturally between heaven and earth.
Period - One of the 24 divisions of a year in the lunar calendar.
Air - Air represents breath, life force, and the invisible essentials. May your child breathe freely and appreciate life's invisible gifts.
Breath - Breath represents life, rhythm, and the moment-to-moment gift of existence. May your child breathe deeply and live fully in each moment.
Gas - Gases represent the unseen forces and elements that affect us. May your child be aware of both visible and invisible influences.
Aura - Aura represents presence, energy, and the impression one makes. May your child carry a positive aura that uplifts others.
Feeling - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Manner - Manner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the manner's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Natural Phenomena - Natural phenomena represent the wonders and forces of the natural world. May your child marvel at nature's phenomena and learn from them.
Period - Periods represent time segments, eras, and meaningful intervals. May your child make the most of every period in their life.
Scent - Scents represent subtle presence, memory, and atmospheric influence. May your child leave a sweet scent of kindness wherever they go.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
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.
生 means "to live, alive, life."
To Give Birth - To be Born; to produce; to create; to occur.
Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced.
Scholar - A title for learned people; teacher.
To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.
Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Humble Self - 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.
Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.
Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.
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.
祈 means "pray, prayer, wish."
Pray - To make earnest requests to deities; to petition spiritually.
Pray - Prayer represents communication with the divine, hope, and spiritual connection. May your child's prayers be heard and answered with divine wisdom.
Prayer - Prayer represents communication with the divine, hope, and spiritual connection. May your child's prayers be heard and answered with divine wisdom.
Wish - Wishes represent desires, hopes, and the expression of the heart's longing. May your child's wishes guide them to their heart's true desire.
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.
規 means "rule, compass, standard."
Rule - A Regulation or Principle; a standard.
Compass - A tool for drawing circles.
Standard - A Criterion for Measurement; a norm.
Admonish - To caution or advise against something.
Devise - To plan or invent something.
Model - A pattern or example that is used as a guide.
Precept - A rule or principle that guides behavior.
Rectify - To make something right or correct.
Uphold - To maintain or support something.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Compass - The compass represents direction, guidance, and finding the true way. May your child always find their true direction.
Standard - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
Admonish - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.
Devise - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Plan - Planning represents foresight, preparation, and thoughtful action. May your child plan wisely and prepare well for the future.
Precept - Precept - A rule or principle that guides behavior - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precept throughout life.
Rectify - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Uphold - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
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.
輝 means "to shine."
To Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.
Glow - A gentle glow represents warmth, comfort, and the quiet radiance of inner peace. May your child glow with inner warmth, comforting all who come near their gentle light.
Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.
Splendor - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the full expression of one's potential. May your child achieve splendor in all things, manifesting their full magnificent potential.
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.
祈 means "pray, prayer, wish."
Pray - To make earnest requests to deities; to petition spiritually.
Pray - Prayer represents communication with the divine, hope, and spiritual connection. May your child's prayers be heard and answered with divine wisdom.
Prayer - Prayer represents communication with the divine, hope, and spiritual connection. May your child's prayers be heard and answered with divine wisdom.
Wish - Wishes represent desires, hopes, and the expression of the heart's longing. May your child's wishes guide them to their heart's true desire.
祐 means "divine help, aid, blessing."
Divine Help - Assistance from the Gods; heavenly protection.
Blessing - Protection and favor from divine sources.
Advancement - To make progress or move forward.
Divine Help - Helping others is the expression of compassion in action, serving those in need. May your child extend helping hands throughout their life, serving others with joy.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Advancement - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Fortune, Good Luck - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.
稀 means "rare, thin."
Dilute - Make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; faint; sparse - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Thin - Thinned and diluted represents distributed influence and wider reach. May your child extend their influence widely.
Dilute - Dilution represents spreading influence, softening intensity, and gentle application. May your child apply strength gently.
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.
季 means "season, youngest, end."
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.
Youngest - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.
End - Ending represents conclusion, completion, and making way for new beginnings. May your child end things well and embrace new beginnings.
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