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Japanese boy(male) nameHonami
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ほなみ
  • Katakanatip:ホナミ
  • English Syllablestip:ho-na-mi (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ho-na-mi (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Honami
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Honachan(ほなちゃん)Click to speech ほなちゃんMi-kun( みーくん)Click to speech  みーくんHonabo( ほなぼー)Click to speech  ほなぼー

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Honami," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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歩波- Honami -

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means "to walk, gait, to measure."

Name ideas examples

  • To Walk - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.

  • To Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Gait - Gait - Walking Style; manner of progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gait throughout life.

  • Area Unit - Measurement units enable fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Interest Rate - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Pace - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Ratio - Ratio - A Rate; proportion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ratio throughout life.

  • Shogi Piece - Shogi Piece - The "pawn" in Japanese chess - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shogi piece throughout life.

  • Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.

  • Walk, Walked - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.

means "wave, surge, spread."

Name ideas examples

  • Wave - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.

  • Surge - Surge - A rising and falling motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surge throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

火波- Honami -

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means "fire, light, to burn."

  • Fire - Flames; the light and heat produced when something burns.

  • Fire Element - One of the five elements; associated with the south direction and the color red.

  • Light - A Lamp; illumination; torch.

  • To Burn - To Set Fire to; to be consumed by flames; to kindle.

  • To Hurry - To Rush; to be urgent; to be pressed for time.

  • Burning - To set fire to, to ignite, to consume by fire.

  • Hurrying - To move quickly, to rush, to be imminent.

  • Tuesday - One of the seven days of the week.

Name ideas examples

  • Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • Fire Element - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

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

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

  • Burning - Burning represents passion, transformation, and intense energy. May your child burn with passion for worthy causes.

  • Hurrying - Hurrying represents urgency, efficiency, and seizing the moment. May your child know when to hurry and when to be still.

  • Tuesday - Days of the week represent the rhythm of life and regular cycles. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

means "wave, surge, spread."

Name ideas examples

  • Wave - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.

  • Surge - Surge - A rising and falling motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surge throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

穂波- Honami -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "wave, surge, spread."

Name ideas examples

  • Wave - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.

  • Surge - Surge - A rising and falling motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surge throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

穂奈美- Honami -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "fruit tree, question particle."

  • Fruit Tree - A type of crab apple or apple-like tree.

  • Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.

  • Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.

means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

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

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

  • Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

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