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Hokuchan(ほくちゃん)
Saichan( さいちゃん)
Hokkun( ほっくん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Hokusai
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.
北 means "north, to go north, to flee."
North - A cardinal direction.
To Flee - To run away with one's back to the enemy.
Reject - To turn away from something.
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.
斎 means "purify, abstain, study."
Purify - To make clean for religious purposes.
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.
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.
Room - A room, usually used for religious ceremonies or for studying.
Purify - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Be - Understanding impurity teaches the value of cleanliness and renewal. May your child stay clean of heart while engaging with the world.
Meal - Being meal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be meal, letting this quality guide their path.
Room - Rooms provide space for specific activities, privacy, and personal territory. May your child have room to grow, with space for all their activities and dreams.
北 means "north, to go north, to flee."
North - A cardinal direction.
To Flee - To run away with one's back to the enemy.
Reject - To turn away from something.
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.
齊 means "equal, arrange, together."
Arrange - To put in order.
To Arrange, Align, Order, Organize - To arrange or organize things in an orderly manner.
Together - At the same time.
Chinese Country, Dynasty Name - The name of a Chinese country or dynasty.
Equal - Being equal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be equal, letting this quality guide their path.
Arrange - Arrangement represents order, organization, and creating harmony from elements. May your child arrange their life well, creating order and harmony.
To Arrange, Align, Order, Organize - Arrangement represents order, organization, and creating harmony from elements. May your child arrange their life well, creating order and harmony.
Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.
Chinese Country, Dynasty Name - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
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