Hitomu

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.

Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.

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

Illusion - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.

Dim - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

Fleeting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and 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.

Military - 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.

Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.

War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.

Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

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

Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.

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