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Japanese boy(male) nameHougo
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ほうご
  • Katakanatip:ホウゴ
  • English Syllablestip:hou-go (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ho-u-go (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Hougo, Hōgo
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Houchan(ほうちゃん)Click to speech ほうちゃんHoubo( ほうぼー)Click to speech  ほうぼーHoutan( ほうたん)Click to speech  ほうたん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 10 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 "Hougo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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法五- Hougo -

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means "law, method, buddhist teaching."

Name ideas examples

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

  • Method - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Buddhist Teaching - Buddhist Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in buddhist teaching with purpose and skill.

  • Division, Fraction - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Model, Example, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.

means "five, five times."

Name ideas examples

  • Five - Five represents the five elements, the five senses, and completeness in Japanese philosophy. May your child be complete in all five elements—balanced, sensing, and whole.

  • Five Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

法伍- Hougo -

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means "law, method, buddhist teaching."

Name ideas examples

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

  • Method - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Buddhist Teaching - Buddhist Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in buddhist teaching with purpose and skill.

  • Division, Fraction - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Model, Example, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.

means "row, companion, five."

Name ideas examples

  • Row - Row - A Line; a formation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of row throughout life.

  • Companion - Companion - A Comrade; joining together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of companion throughout life.

  • Five - Five represents the five elements, the five senses, and completeness in Japanese philosophy. May your child be complete in all five elements—balanced, sensing, and whole.

  • Group - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

  • Military Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

法午- Hougo -

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means "law, method, buddhist teaching."

Name ideas examples

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

  • Method - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Buddhist Teaching - Buddhist Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in buddhist teaching with purpose and skill.

  • Division, Fraction - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Model, Example, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.

means "noon, horse, south."

Name ideas examples

  • Noon - Noon represents the height of activity, clarity, and full illumination. May your child shine brightest when life calls for their full abilities.

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

法吾- Hougo -

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means "law, method, buddhist teaching."

Name ideas examples

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

  • Method - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Buddhist Teaching - Buddhist Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in buddhist teaching with purpose and skill.

  • Division, Fraction - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Model, Example, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.

means "my, prefix, to defend."

Name ideas examples

  • My - My - One's own - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of my throughout life.

  • Prefix - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • I - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

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

法呉- Hougo -

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means "law, method, buddhist teaching."

Name ideas examples

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

  • Method - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Buddhist Teaching - Buddhist Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in buddhist teaching with purpose and skill.

  • Division, Fraction - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Model, Example, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.

means "wu, give."

Name ideas examples

  • Wu - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Give - Giving represents generosity, sharing, and blessing others. May your child give freely and receive abundantly.

法悟- Hougo -

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means "law, method, buddhist teaching."

Name ideas examples

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

  • Method - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Buddhist Teaching - Buddhist Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in buddhist teaching with purpose and skill.

  • Division, Fraction - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Model, Example, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.

means "to realize, to awaken, to wake."

  • To Realize - To clearly understand things.

  • To Wake - To awaken from sleep.

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Wake - Waking represents awareness, alertness, and readiness for new opportunities. May your child wake alert to life's opportunities, ready for each new day.

法護- Hougo -

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means "law, method, buddhist teaching."

Name ideas examples

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

  • Method - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Buddhist Teaching - Buddhist Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in buddhist teaching with purpose and skill.

  • Division, Fraction - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Model, Example, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.

means "protect, defend, guard."

Name ideas examples

  • Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.

  • Defend - Defending represents protection, advocacy, and standing for what's right. May your child defend truth, justice, and those who need help.

  • Guard - Guard - To watch over; to preserve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of guard throughout life.

  • Amulet - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Charm - Charm - A protective amulet; a talisman - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of charm throughout life.

  • Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

  • Lead - Leading represents guidance, going first, and showing the way. May your child lead with wisdom, courage, and compassion.

邦吾- Hougo -

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means "country, japan, nation."

  • Country - A Nation; a homeland.

  • Japan - Specifically referring to Japan.

  • Nation - A sovereign state.

  • Capital - The seat of government of a country or state.

  • Enfeoff - To grant land or other property to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.

  • Realm - A region or domain over which a sovereign rules.

Name ideas examples

  • Country - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.

  • Japan - Japan represents the Land of the Rising Sun, harmony with nature, and refined aesthetics. May your child embody Japanese values of harmony, respect, and attention to beauty.

  • Nation - Nation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of nation.

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

  • Enfeoff - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Realm - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

means "my, prefix, to defend."

Name ideas examples

  • My - My - One's own - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of my throughout life.

  • Prefix - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • I - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

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

邦呉- Hougo -

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means "country, japan, nation."

  • Country - A Nation; a homeland.

  • Japan - Specifically referring to Japan.

  • Nation - A sovereign state.

  • Capital - The seat of government of a country or state.

  • Enfeoff - To grant land or other property to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.

  • Realm - A region or domain over which a sovereign rules.

Name ideas examples

  • Country - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.

  • Japan - Japan represents the Land of the Rising Sun, harmony with nature, and refined aesthetics. May your child embody Japanese values of harmony, respect, and attention to beauty.

  • Nation - Nation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of nation.

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

  • Enfeoff - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Realm - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

means "wu, give."

Name ideas examples

  • Wu - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Give - Giving represents generosity, sharing, and blessing others. May your child give freely and receive abundantly.

邦悟- Hougo -

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means "country, japan, nation."

  • Country - A Nation; a homeland.

  • Japan - Specifically referring to Japan.

  • Nation - A sovereign state.

  • Capital - The seat of government of a country or state.

  • Enfeoff - To grant land or other property to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.

  • Realm - A region or domain over which a sovereign rules.

Name ideas examples

  • Country - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.

  • Japan - Japan represents the Land of the Rising Sun, harmony with nature, and refined aesthetics. May your child embody Japanese values of harmony, respect, and attention to beauty.

  • Nation - Nation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of nation.

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

  • Enfeoff - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Realm - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

means "to realize, to awaken, to wake."

  • To Realize - To clearly understand things.

  • To Wake - To awaken from sleep.

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Wake - Waking represents awareness, alertness, and readiness for new opportunities. May your child wake alert to life's opportunities, ready for each new day.

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