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Hotan(ほたん)
Dakachan( だかちゃん)
Kachan( かちゃん)![]()
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:
Hodaka
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 "Hodaka," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
絆 means "bond, ties, fetter."
Ties - Relationships; links.
Bind - To tie or fasten together.
Connect - To join or link together.
Restrain - To limit or control the actions or movements of someone or something.
Bond - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Ties - Ties - Relationships; links - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ties throughout life.
Fetter - Fetter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the fetter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Bind - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Connect - Connecting represents relationship, joining, and creating bonds. May your child connect deeply with others and form lasting bonds.
Restrain - Rest represents renewal, recovery, and the wisdom of sustainable effort. May your child know when to rest, renewing themselves for future endeavors.
歌 means "to sing, song, poetry."
Song - Something sung with rhythm and melody.
Poetry - A form of Chinese poetry; a style of verse.
Japanese Poetry - Japanese poems as opposed to Chinese poetry; Yamato uta.
Poem - A unit of poetry, one of the forms of Chinese poetry.
Singing - The act of singing with rhythm and melody, usually to music.
To Sing - The act of sing represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sing with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Song - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.
Japanese Poetry - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.
Singing - Singing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in singing with purpose and skill.
帆 means "sail, navigate."
高 means "high, excellent, famous."
Famous - Well-known; renowned.
Arrogant - Used to describe someone who is overly proud or haughty.
Honorific - A respectful word for others' actions or words.
Increase - Used to describe something that is rising or becoming higher.
Respect - Used to show respect for someone's actions or words.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Famous - Being famous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be famous, letting this quality guide their path.
Amount - Amount - Quantity; degree - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of amount throughout life.
Arrogant - Understanding arrogance teaches the value of humility. May your child have confidence without arrogance.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Increase - Increasing represents growth, abundance, and positive development. May your child increase in wisdom, kindness, and prosperity.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
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.
To Rise - The act of rise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Value - The act of value represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child value with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
穂 means "ear of grain."
Ear of Grain - The seed-bearing tip of a grain plant such as rice or wheat.
Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.
Grain-like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.
Ear of Grain - The ear of grain symbolizes the harvest, abundance, and the fruits of patient cultivation. May your child reap abundant harvests from the seeds of effort they plant.
Grain Stalk - The grain stalk stands tall, bearing the weight of the harvest it supports. May your child stand strong, supporting others and bearing fruit abundantly.
Grain-like Shape - Grain shapes represent the forms of abundance and nourishment. May your child appreciate the forms of abundance in their life.
高 means "high, excellent, famous."
Famous - Well-known; renowned.
Arrogant - Used to describe someone who is overly proud or haughty.
Honorific - A respectful word for others' actions or words.
Increase - Used to describe something that is rising or becoming higher.
Respect - Used to show respect for someone's actions or words.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Famous - Being famous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be famous, letting this quality guide their path.
Amount - Amount - Quantity; degree - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of amount throughout life.
Arrogant - Understanding arrogance teaches the value of humility. May your child have confidence without arrogance.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Increase - Increasing represents growth, abundance, and positive development. May your child increase in wisdom, kindness, and prosperity.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
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.
To Rise - The act of rise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Value - The act of value represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child value with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
絆 means "bond, ties, fetter."
Ties - Relationships; links.
Bind - To tie or fasten together.
Connect - To join or link together.
Restrain - To limit or control the actions or movements of someone or something.
Bond - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Ties - Ties - Relationships; links - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ties throughout life.
Fetter - Fetter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the fetter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Bind - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Connect - Connecting represents relationship, joining, and creating bonds. May your child connect deeply with others and form lasting bonds.
Restrain - Rest represents renewal, recovery, and the wisdom of sustainable effort. May your child know when to rest, renewing themselves for future endeavors.
禾 means "rice plant, awn."
Rice Plant - Rice is sacred in Japan, representing prosperity, sustenance, and the rewards of diligent labor. May your child's efforts bear fruit like bountiful rice, providing sustenance and prosperity to all.
Awn - Awn - The fine bristles on grain heads - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of awn throughout life.
絆 means "bond, ties, fetter."
Ties - Relationships; links.
Bind - To tie or fasten together.
Connect - To join or link together.
Restrain - To limit or control the actions or movements of someone or something.
Bond - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Ties - Ties - Relationships; links - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ties throughout life.
Fetter - Fetter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the fetter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Bind - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Connect - Connecting represents relationship, joining, and creating bonds. May your child connect deeply with others and form lasting bonds.
Restrain - Rest represents renewal, recovery, and the wisdom of sustainable effort. May your child know when to rest, renewing themselves for future endeavors.
果 means "fruit, result, accomplish."
Fruit - The product of a plant.
Accomplish - To Achieve; to complete.
As Expected - As expected or anticipated.
Determined - To do something with determination.
End - The end of something.
Finish - To end or die.
Truly - Really or truly.
Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.
Result - Result - An Outcome; a consequence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of result throughout life.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
As Expected - As Expected - As expected or anticipated - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as expected throughout life.
Determined - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
End - Ending represents conclusion, completion, and making way for new beginnings. May your child end things well and embrace new beginnings.
Finish - Finishing represents completion, follow-through, and accomplishment. May your child finish what they start with excellence.
Truly - Truly - Really or truly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of truly throughout life.
絆 means "bond, ties, fetter."
Ties - Relationships; links.
Bind - To tie or fasten together.
Connect - To join or link together.
Restrain - To limit or control the actions or movements of someone or something.
Bond - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Ties - Ties - Relationships; links - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ties throughout life.
Fetter - Fetter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the fetter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Bind - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Connect - Connecting represents relationship, joining, and creating bonds. May your child connect deeply with others and form lasting bonds.
Restrain - Rest represents renewal, recovery, and the wisdom of sustainable effort. May your child know when to rest, renewing themselves for future endeavors.
日 means "sun, daytime, one day."
Sunday - One of the seven days of the week.
Daytime - The hours when the sun is up.
Japan - An abbreviation for "Japan."
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.
Sunday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.
Daytime - Time is precious and irreplaceable, marking the rhythm of our lives. May your child use their time wisely, appreciating each moment.
One Day - 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.
A Certain Day - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.
Day Counter - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.
Daily - Daily - Every Day; day by day - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of daily throughout life.
Japan - Japan represents the Land of the Rising Sun, harmony with nature, and refined aesthetics. May your child embody Japanese values of harmony, respect, and attention to beauty.
絆 means "bond, ties, fetter."
Ties - Relationships; links.
Bind - To tie or fasten together.
Connect - To join or link together.
Restrain - To limit or control the actions or movements of someone or something.
Bond - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Ties - Ties - Relationships; links - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ties throughout life.
Fetter - Fetter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the fetter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Bind - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Connect - Connecting represents relationship, joining, and creating bonds. May your child connect deeply with others and form lasting bonds.
Restrain - Rest represents renewal, recovery, and the wisdom of sustainable effort. May your child know when to rest, renewing themselves for future endeavors.
香 means "fragrance, fragrant, pleasant."
Pleasant - Good appearance, color, voice, or taste.
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Lance - A piece in shogi.
Fragrance - Fragrance - Aroma; a pleasant smell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fragrance throughout life.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Pleasant - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Appealing - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Lance - Lance - A piece in shogi - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lance throughout life.
帆 means "sail, navigate."
貴 means "noble, precious, respect."
Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.
Precious - Preciousness represents irreplaceable value, rarity, and worth beyond measure. May your child know they are precious, valued beyond measure.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Esteemed - Being esteemed represents earning respect through worthy action. May your child be respected and honor that respect.
Revered - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
穂 means "ear of grain."
Ear of Grain - The seed-bearing tip of a grain plant such as rice or wheat.
Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.
Grain-like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.
Ear of Grain - The ear of grain symbolizes the harvest, abundance, and the fruits of patient cultivation. May your child reap abundant harvests from the seeds of effort they plant.
Grain Stalk - The grain stalk stands tall, bearing the weight of the harvest it supports. May your child stand strong, supporting others and bearing fruit abundantly.
Grain-like Shape - Grain shapes represent the forms of abundance and nourishment. May your child appreciate the forms of abundance in their life.
貴 means "noble, precious, respect."
Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.
Precious - Preciousness represents irreplaceable value, rarity, and worth beyond measure. May your child know they are precious, valued beyond measure.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Esteemed - Being esteemed represents earning respect through worthy action. May your child be respected and honor that respect.
Revered - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
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