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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameHou
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:ほう
  • Katakanatip:ホウ
  • English transcriptionstip:Hou, Ho, Hoh, Hō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Houchan(ほうちゃん)Click to speech ほうちゃんHocchan( ほっちゃん)Click to speech  ほっちゃんHoutan( ほうたん)Click to speech  ほうたん

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

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

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 "Hou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Hou -

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means "treasure, wealth, precious thing."

  • Valuable - Valuable and precious thing.

  • Important - Something important.

  • Treasure - To treasure and cherish.

  • Show - To show respect for something related to the emperor, gods, or other people.

Name ideas examples

  • Valuable - This kanji that conveys the idea that the baby is a valuable and precious gift.

  • Important - This kanji that conveys the idea that the baby is important and should be cherished.

  • Respect - This kanji that conveys the idea of showing respect for the baby and all those around them.

- Hou -

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means "sprout, bud, to sprout, to bud."

Name ideas examples

  • Sprout - To begin to grow and develop, like a seedling sprouting from the ground.

  • Signify - To represent something, or to be a sign of something.

  • People - To represent the idea of being part of a larger community.

保佑- Hou -

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means "preserve, protect, guarantee."

  • Protect - To maintain a certain state or condition.

  • Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.

  • Nurture - To care for and raise.

  • Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.

  • Undertake - To take on responsibility.

  • Caretaker - Someone who looks after and takes care of something.

  • Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.

  • Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.

Name ideas examples

  • To Protect - It conveys the idea of providing safety and security to the child. It also implies that the parents will be there to look after and care for the child.

  • To Nurture - It conveys the idea of providing love and care to the child. It also implies that the parents will be there to provide the necessary support and guidance to the child.

  • To Care For - It conveys the idea of providing love and attention to the child. It also implies that the parents will be there to provide the necessary support and guidance to the child.

  • To Shelter - It conveys the idea of providing a safe and secure environment for the child. It also implies that the parents will be there to provide the necessary protection and security to the child.

  • To Help - It conveys the idea of providing assistance and support to the child. It also implies that the parents will be there to provide the necessary help and guidance to the

means "assistance, help, aid."

  • Help - To provide assistance or support.

  • Protect - To shield or guard from harm or danger.

  • Aid - To give assistance or support.

Name ideas examples

  • Help - To provide assistance or support to the baby throughout their life.

  • Protect - To shield or guard the baby from harm or danger.

  • Aid - To give assistance or support to the baby in times of need.

穂生- Hou -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To Give Birth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.

  • To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.

  • Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.

  • Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.

  • Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.

  • Student - Student, pupil, disciple.

Name ideas examples

  • Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.

  • Life - Representing the preciousness of life.

  • Living - Signifying the joy of living.

  • To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.

  • To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.

  • To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.

  • Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.

  • Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.

  • Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.

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