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Japanese boy(male) nameHoku
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ほく
  • Katakanatip:ホク
  • English transcriptionstip:Hoku
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Hokun(ほくん)Click to speech ほくんHocchan(ほっちゃん)Click to speech ほっちゃんHokuchan(ほくちゃん)Click to speech ほくちゃん

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameHoku

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 variations

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 "Hoku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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星来- Hoku -

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means "star."

  • Star - A bright point of light in the night sky, a small and distant object, like a star seen from afar.

  • Aim - A target, a goal.

  • Suspect - A criminal, a person of interest.

Name ideas examples

  • Star - A symbol of hope, light, and guidance, a reminder of the beauty of the night sky.

  • Aim - A reminder to strive for one's goals and dreams, to never give up.

  • Suspect - A reminder to always be aware of one's actions and to stay on the right path.

means "come, arrive."

  • To Come - To arrive or come to a place.

  • To Bring - To bring something or someone to a place.

  • To Allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.

  • This Person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.

  • In The Future - Something that has not yet come.

  • Particle - A particle placed in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.

  • To Encourage - To encourage or motivate someone.

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - To express a wish or desire for something to happen in the future.

  • Blessing - To wish someone good luck, health, and happiness.

  • Joy - To bring happiness and delight.

  • Courage - To have the strength and determination to face difficult situations.

帆久- Hoku -

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means "sail."

  • Sail - A cloth used to catch the wind and propel a boat forward.

  • Raise The Sail - To hoist the sail and move the boat forward.

Name ideas examples

  • Adventurer - Someone who is willing to take risks and explore new places.

  • Courageous - Someone who is brave and has the strength to face challenges.

  • Determined - Someone who is focused and has the drive to achieve their goals.

means "long time, old, long-cherished."

Name ideas examples

  • Long Lasting - Conveying the idea of a long and happy life.

  • Ancient - Conveying the idea of a timeless and traditional name.

  • To Take A Long Time - Conveying the idea of patience and perseverance.

  • To Remain Unchanged - Conveying the idea of stability and constancy.

甫空- Hoku -

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means "beginning, first, initial."

  • Begin, Start - To signify the beginning of something.

  • First - To signify the first time something is done.

  • Large, Wide - To signify something that is big or wide.

  • Honorific - A term of respect used when addressing or referring to an older man.

Name ideas examples

  • Begin, Start - To signify the beginning of a new life.

  • First - To signify the first child in the family.

  • Large, Wide - To signify a child that will have a large impact on the family.

  • Honorific - To signify a child that will be respected and honored.

means "sky, emptiness."

  • Sky - The vast expanse of the atmosphere above the earth.

  • Loneliness - A feeling of emptiness or desolation.

  • Emptiness - A lack of content or substance.

  • Waste - Something that is not used or is of no value.

  • Void - An empty space or area.

  • To Empty - To make something empty or void.

  • Wide - Having a large area or extent.

  • Hole - An opening or passage through something.

  • Gap - A space between two things.

Name ideas examples

  • Sky - A reminder of the vastness of the universe and the potential for greatness.

  • Loneliness - A reminder of the importance of companionship and connection.

  • Emptiness - A reminder of the importance of filling one's life with meaningful experiences.

  • Wide - A reminder of the importance of having a broad perspective and open-mindedness.

  • Hole - A reminder of the importance of finding one's place in the world.

  • Gap - A reminder of the importance of bridging divides and connecting with

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