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Japanese boy(male) nameHokusai
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ほくさい
  • Katakanatip:ホクサイ
  • English transcriptionstip:Hokusai
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Hokuchan(ほくちゃん)Click to speech ほくちゃんSaichan( さいちゃん)Click to speech  さいちゃんHokkun( ほっくん)Click to speech  ほっくん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Hokusai," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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北斎- Hokusai -

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means "north, direction, pole."

  • North - Directional name.

  • Flee - To run away from an enemy.

  • Reject - To turn away from something.

Name ideas examples

  • North - This kanji that symbolizes strength and courage, as the north is often associated with a sense of direction and stability.

  • Flee - This kanji that symbolizes resilience and determination, as fleeing from an enemy requires courage and strength.

  • Reject - This kanji that symbolizes independence and self-reliance, as rejecting something requires a sense of autonomy.

means "purification, fasting, abstaining from certain foods or activities."

  • Be - To be reverent or to show restraint. This is done when worshipping gods and Buddhas, by abstaining from certain foods and activities in order to purify one's mind and body.

  • Room - A room, usually used for religious ceremonies or for studying.

  • Meal - A meal taken by monks or during Buddhist ceremonies, as a way of purifying the mind and body in order to serve the gods.

Name ideas examples

  • Devotion - This kanji implies a sense of dedication and commitment to something greater than oneself. It is a reminder to stay humble and to strive to serve the divine.

  • Purity - This kanji suggests a sense of purity and cleanliness, both of mind and body. It is a reminder to strive for a life of purity and to be mindful of one's actions.

  • Study - This kanji implies a dedication to learning and knowledge. It is a reminder to strive for knowledge and to use it to better oneself and the world.

  • Room - This kanji suggests a sense of privacy and seclusion. It is a reminder to take time for oneself and to find peace and solace in one's own space.

北齊- Hokusai -

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means "north, direction, pole."

  • North - Directional name.

  • Flee - To run away from an enemy.

  • Reject - To turn away from something.

Name ideas examples

  • North - This kanji that symbolizes strength and courage, as the north is often associated with a sense of direction and stability.

  • Flee - This kanji that symbolizes resilience and determination, as fleeing from an enemy requires courage and strength.

  • Reject - This kanji that symbolizes independence and self-reliance, as rejecting something requires a sense of autonomy.

means "equal, even, uniform."

Name ideas examples

  • Harmony - To bring peace and harmony to the family.

  • Equality - To bring equality and fairness to the family.

  • Order - To bring order and organization to the family.

  • Purification - To bring purity and cleanliness to the family.

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