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Japanese boy(male) nameHouhei
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ほうへい
  • Katakanatip:ホウヘイ
  • English Syllablestip:hou-hei (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ho-u-he-i (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Houhei, Hōhei
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Houchan(ほうちゃん)Click to speech ほうちゃんHoukun( ほうくん)Click to speech  ほうくんHousuke( ほうすけ)Click to speech  ほうすけ

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

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朋丙- Houhei -

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means "friend, peer, ally."

  • Friend - A Companion; a comrade.

  • Peer - One who studies under the same teacher.

  • Ally - A partner with shared purpose.

  • Companion - A person who shares the same goal.

Name ideas examples

  • Friend - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

  • Peer - Peer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the peer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Ally - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

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

means "third, fire, south."

  • Third - The third in a series.

  • Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).

  • South - The southern direction.

  • C - The third grade or rank.

Name ideas examples

  • Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.

  • 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.

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

  • C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

朋兵- Houhei -

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means "friend, peer, ally."

  • Friend - A Companion; a comrade.

  • Peer - One who studies under the same teacher.

  • Ally - A partner with shared purpose.

  • Companion - A person who shares the same goal.

Name ideas examples

  • Friend - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

  • Peer - Peer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the peer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Ally - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

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

means "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

朋平- Houhei -

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means "friend, peer, ally."

  • Friend - A Companion; a comrade.

  • Peer - One who studies under the same teacher.

  • Ally - A partner with shared purpose.

  • Companion - A person who shares the same goal.

Name ideas examples

  • Friend - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

  • Peer - Peer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the peer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Ally - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

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

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

法丙- Houhei -

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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 "third, fire, south."

  • Third - The third in a series.

  • Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).

  • South - The southern direction.

  • C - The third grade or rank.

Name ideas examples

  • Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.

  • 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.

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

  • C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

法兵- Houhei -

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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 "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

法平- Houhei -

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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 "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

芳平- Houhei -

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means "fragrant, aromatic, virtuous."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

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

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

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Talented - Talented - Having a natural ability or skill - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of talented throughout life.

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

  • Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

邦丙- Houhei -

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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 "third, fire, south."

  • Third - The third in a series.

  • Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).

  • South - The southern direction.

  • C - The third grade or rank.

Name ideas examples

  • Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.

  • 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.

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

  • C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

邦兵- Houhei -

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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 "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

邦平- Houhei -

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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 "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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