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Japanese boy(male) nameHouken
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ほうけん
  • Katakanatip:ホウケン
  • English Syllablestip:hou-ken (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ho-u-ke-n (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Houken, Hōken
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Houkenkun(ほうけんくん)Click to speech ほうけんくんHouchan( ほうちゃん)Click to speech  ほうちゃんKenchan( けんちゃん)Click to speech  けんちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Houken."

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鳳賢- Houken -

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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 "wise, sage, superior."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Sage - Sages possess deep wisdom earned through reflection and experience. May your child develop sage wisdom through reflection and experience.

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

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

  • Hardworking - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

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

  • Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.

  • Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

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

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

  • To Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

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