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Hiichan(ひーちゃん)
Hiroshi( ひろし)
Hirokun( ひろくん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Hirono
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 "Hirono," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
仁 means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."
Benevolence - Kindness; compassion.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Person - An individual human being.
Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.
Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Kernel - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.
Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
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.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
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.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Field - Fields represent labor, harvest, and the fertile ground for growth. May your child's fields be fertile, their labor bringing abundant harvest.
Outskirts - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Civilian - Civilian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the civilian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Area - Area - Domain; realm; range - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of area throughout life.
Country House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Crude - Crude - Plain; unpolished; rustic; vulgar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crude throughout life.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Rough - Rough - Unrestrained; wild - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rough throughout life.
Uncivilized - Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uncivilized throughout life.
Uninhabited - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Unpretentious - Being unpretentious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be unpretentious, letting this quality guide their path.
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.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
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