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Hotakun(ほたくん)Hotarin(ほたりん)Hotatchi(ほたっち)
This name is primarily a unisex name, often female.
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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 choices for "Hotaru," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.
蛍 means "firefly, glowworm."
Firefly - A type of insect belonging to the family Lampyridae, commonly found near water and known for emitting light at night.
Bright - Symbolizing brightness and hope, as fireflies emit light in the darkness.
Illumination - Symbolizing the illumination of knowledge and understanding, as fireflies bring light to the night.
Radiance - Symbolizing the radiance of life, as fireflies bring life and joy to the night.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
豊 means "abundance, plenty, bountiful."
隆 means "prosperity, high, noble."
Prosperous, Vigorous - Having a strong energy or momentum.
High - Symbolizing a high status or rank in life.
Prosperous - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success.
Noble - Symbolizing a life of honor and respect.
帆 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.
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.
樽 means "barrel, cask, keg."
Barrel - A wooden container with a lid used to store alcohol or soy sauce.
Barrel - A strong and sturdy container, symbolizing a baby's strength and resilience.
Container - A vessel that holds something precious, symbolizing a baby's potential to hold and protect something valuable.
Lid - A protective cover, symbolizing a baby's ability to protect and guard something important.
蛍 means "firefly, glowworm."
Firefly - A type of insect belonging to the family Lampyridae, commonly found near water and known for emitting light at night.
Bright - Symbolizing brightness and hope, as fireflies emit light in the darkness.
Illumination - Symbolizing the illumination of knowledge and understanding, as fireflies bring light to the night.
Radiance - Symbolizing the radiance of life, as fireflies bring life and joy to the night.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
穂 means "ear, head of grain."
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.
Ear Of Grain - This is a symbolic representation of abundance and fertility, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a prosperous and fruitful life.
Harvest - This is a metaphor for the abundance of blessings that a baby brings to a family, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a bountiful life.
Blessing - This is a representation of the joy and happiness that a baby brings to a family, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a blessed life.
Hope - This is a representation of the optimism and faith that a baby brings to a family, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a hopeful life.
Prosperity - This is a representation of the wealth and success that a baby brings to a family, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a prosperous life.
樽 means "barrel, cask, keg."
Barrel - A wooden container with a lid used to store alcohol or soy sauce.
Barrel - A strong and sturdy container, symbolizing a baby's strength and resilience.
Container - A vessel that holds something precious, symbolizing a baby's potential to hold and protect something valuable.
Lid - A protective cover, symbolizing a baby's ability to protect and guard something important.
笑 means "laugh, smile."
Laughing - To express joy, amusement, or pleasure through facial expressions and/or sounds.
Smiling - To express pleasure, happiness, or amusement through facial expressions.
Chuckling - To express amusement or pleasure through a low, gentle sound.
Giggling - To express joy, amusement, or pleasure through a series of short, high-pitched sounds.
Grinning - To express pleasure, happiness, or amusement through a wide smile.
Chuckle - To express amusement or pleasure through a low, gentle sound.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
星 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.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
流 means "stream, flow, current."
Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.
Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.
Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.
Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.
Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.
Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.
Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.
Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.
Flow - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.
Spread - It symbolizes the idea of spreading joy and happiness. It can also represent the idea of sharing knowledge and wisdom with others.
Transmit - It symbolizes the idea of passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. It can also represent the idea of connecting people and cultures.
Exile - It symbolizes the idea of being exiled from one's home. It can also represent the idea of being forced to leave one's home and start anew.
Stream - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.
Kin - It symbolizes the idea of family and community
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
What is English Transcription?
English Transcription is a term used when translating Japanese names into English. It represents a romanised version of the name with the aim of reproducing the pronunciation as accurately as possible. English Transcription can also be used for name searches.
Japanese Style Nickname
In Japan, nicknames are commonly used to express familiarity and affection. Here are key features and contexts:
Shortened Forms: Names are often shortened for ease and intimacy, such as 'Yuki' from 'Yukiko' or 'Taka' from 'Takashi'.
Suffixes: Terms like 'chan' for girls and 'kun' for boys are added to names among close friends and family. However, 'chan' can also be used for boys during childhood. Additionally, among adults who are very close, like best friends, 'chan' may still be used to convey affection and familiarity. More Details
Usage and Cultural Aspects: Nicknames are typically used in informal settings among friends, family, or close colleagues, and are not suitable for formal or professional environments. The use of a nickname suggests a degree of intimacy and should reflect the nature of the relationship. Young people often demonstrate creativity in their social interactions by crafting unique nicknames.
Note: In Japanese, the long vowel sound is indicated by a special character called a "chōonpu" (長音符), which looks like a horizontal dash (ー). This character serves to extend the duration of the vowel sound immediately preceding it. For instance, in the name "あーちゃん" (A-chan), the "あ" (A) is extended, producing a prolonged "ah" sound, similar to the "a" in "father."
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