Hito

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.

Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.

Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues

Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.

Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.

Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.

Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

One - 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.

Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.

First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.

A Certain - Certainty represents something specific and meaningful, even when unnamed. May your child recognize what is certain and important in their life.

All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

At a Time - Taking things one at a time represents patience and methodical progress. May your child approach challenges one step at a time with patience.

Indeed - Indeed represents affirmation, truth, and emphatic agreement. May your child speak truth with conviction and recognize it in others.

Little - Little represents appreciation for small things and the power of modest beginnings. May your child appreciate life's small wonders and grow from humble beginnings.

Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.

Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

Slightly - Subtle differences and small adjustments often make significant impact. May your child appreciate subtle nuances that make a difference.

Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.

Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.

Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.

Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

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

Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.

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.

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.

Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

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.

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

Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

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.

Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

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.

Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

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

Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

Soar - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

Swift - Swiftness represents quick response, agility, and efficiency in action. May your child act swiftly and decisively when needed, never missing important moments.

High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

Shogi Piece - The shogi piece represents strategic thinking, calculated moves, and thoughtful action. May your child think strategically.

Unfounded - Unfounded - Without evidence or basis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unfounded throughout life.

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

Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.