Hokuba

North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.

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

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

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

Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.

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

Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.

Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.

Territory - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

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

Town - Town - A large settlement, typically one larger than a vi - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of town throughout life.

Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

To Take a Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

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

Old - Age carries the wisdom of experience and the dignity of years well-lived. May your child grow old with wisdom, dignity, and the respect of many.

Reflect - Reflect - To Mirror; to show an image - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of reflect throughout life.

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

Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.

Radiance, Radiant - Radiance represents the outpouring of inner beauty, joy, and spiritual light. May your child radiate joy and beauty, their inner light touching all who behold them.

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