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Japanese boy(male) nameHouka
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ほうか
  • Katakanatip:ホウカ
  • English Syllablestip:hou-ka (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ho-u-ka (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Houka, Hōka
  • 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Hotchyan(ほっちゃん)Click to speech ほっちゃん

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 nameHouka

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Houka," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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宝華- Houka -

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means "treasure, to treasure."

  • Treasure - To treasure and cherish.

  • Important - Something important.

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

  • Valuable - Valuable and precious thing.

Name ideas examples

  • Treasure - Treasures represent what is most valuable, worth protecting and sharing with loved ones. May your child recognize life's true treasures and protect them with wisdom.

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

  • Show - Showing represents demonstration, revelation, and teaching by example. May your child show others the way through their example.

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

means "flower, to bloom, splendid."

Name ideas examples

  • Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • To Bloom - Blooming represents the fulfillment of potential and the courage to reveal one's true beauty. May your child bloom fearlessly, revealing their true beauty when the time is right.

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

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

  • White - White represents purity, sacredness, and new beginnings in Japanese Shinto tradition. May your child maintain purity of heart, sacred and clean as fresh white snow.

  • China - China represents ancient civilization, rich culture, and profound historical influence. May your child appreciate the depth of Eastern culture and wisdom.

鳳翔- Houka -

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means "phoenix, male phoenix, imperial."

Name ideas examples

  • Phoenix - The phoenix (鳳凰) represents rebirth, immortality, and the empress in Japanese imperial symbolism. May your child rise renewed like the phoenix from every challenge, embodying immortal grace.

  • Male Phoenix - The phoenix (鳳凰) represents rebirth, immortality, and the empress in Japanese imperial symbolism. May your child rise renewed like the phoenix from every challenge, embodying immortal grace.

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

means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

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