Hitoichi

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Formal Numeral - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.

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

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.

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

City - Cities represent civilization, opportunity, and the gathering of diverse peoples. May your child thrive in cities, finding opportunity amid civilization's diversity.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Formal Numeral - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.

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

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.

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

City - Cities represent civilization, opportunity, and the gathering of diverse peoples. May your child thrive in cities, finding opportunity amid civilization's diversity.

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

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.

Wild Pear - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

Grove - The grove represents sacred space, sheltered growth, and community of trees. May your child find and create sacred spaces.

Close - Closing represents completion, intimacy, and knowing when to conclude. May your child close chapters well and embrace new beginnings.

Forest - Forests symbolize community, mystery, and the wisdom found in nature's sanctuary. May your child find peace in life's forests, discovering wisdom in places of deep quietude.

Excel - Excelling represents achievement, standing out, and reaching one's potential. May your child excel in their chosen pursuits and reach their full potential.

Escape - Escaping represents freedom, liberation, and breaking free. May your child escape what binds them and find true freedom.

Pleasure - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

Enjoy, Delight - Enjoy/Delight - To have fun and enjoy oneself - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enjoy/delight throughout life.

Forgive, Lenient - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.

Hide, Conceal - Being hide/conceal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be hide/conceal, letting this quality guide their path.

Lose, Misplace - Losing teaches resilience, humility, and the determination to try again. May your child learn from losses, growing stronger and more determined.

Lost - Lost - Missing; gone astray - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lost throughout life.

Mistake, Apologize - Mistake/Apologize - To make a mistake and apologize for it - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mistake/apologize throughout life.

Outstanding, Exceptional - Being outstanding/exceptional represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be outstanding/exceptional, letting this quality guide their path.

Popular, Exciting - Popular/Exciting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in popular/exciting with purpose and skill.

Release, Let Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.