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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameHouki
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ほうき
  • Katakanatip:ホウキ
  • English Syllablestip:hou-ki (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ho-u-ki (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Houki, Hōki
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Houkikun(ほうきくん)Click to speech ほうきくんHokkee(ほっけー)Click to speech ほっけーHouchan(ほうちゃん)Click to speech ほうちゃん

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

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

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

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鳳魅- Houki -

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means "phoenix, male phoenix, imperial."

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  • 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 "fascinate, charm, spirit."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Charm - Charm - To Enchant; to captivate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of charm throughout life.

  • Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.

  • Precious Stone - Stones symbolize timelessness and the wisdom that accumulates through the ages. May your child gather wisdom like a stone smoothed by time, becoming more beautiful with each passing year.

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

  • Youkai - Youkai (supernatural creatures) represent the mysterious, the unexplained, and the magic beyond ordinary perception. May your child remain open to life's wonders.

法基- Houki -

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means "law, method, buddhist teaching."

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  • 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 "foundation, base, basis."

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

  • Base - The base represents foundation, support, and starting points. May your child build on a solid base of values and skills.

  • Basis - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Counting Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

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

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

法己- Houki -

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means "law, method, buddhist teaching."

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  • 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 "self, sixth."

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  • Self - Self - Oneself; the individual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of self throughout life.

  • Sixth - The sky represents limitless possibility, aspiration, and higher ideals. May your child reach toward the sky with boundless dreams.

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

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Earth - Earth represents nurturing, grounding, and the foundation upon which all life depends. May your child be grounded in earth's wisdom, nurturing others with steady, reliable love.

法樹- Houki -

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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 "tree, plant, establish."

Name ideas examples

  • Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.

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

  • Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.

  • Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.

法紀- Houki -

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means "law, method, buddhist teaching."

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  • 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 "chronicle, era, order."

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  • Chronicle - Chronicle - A record of events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chronicle throughout life.

  • Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.

  • Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.

  • Record, Document - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.

  • Rule, Law - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Year, Age - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.

法規- Houki -

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means "law, method, buddhist teaching."

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  • 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 "rule, compass, standard."

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  • Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Compass - The compass represents direction, guidance, and finding the true way. May your child always find their true direction.

  • Standard - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.

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

  • Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.

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

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

  • Plan - Planning represents foresight, preparation, and thoughtful action. May your child plan wisely and prepare well for the future.

  • Precept - Precept - A rule or principle that guides behavior - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precept throughout life.

  • Rectify - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

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

法記- Houki -

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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 record, to remember, account."

Name ideas examples

  • To Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.

  • A Written Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.

  • To Remember - Remembering represents honoring the past, learning from history, and gratitude. May your child remember well, honoring the past while creating the future.

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

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

  • Mark - Mark - A Symbol; a sign - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mark throughout life.

法貴- Houki -

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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 "noble, precious, respect."

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  • Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.

  • Precious - Preciousness represents irreplaceable value, rarity, and worth beyond measure. May your child know they are precious, valued beyond measure.

  • 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.

  • Esteemed - Being esteemed represents earning respect through worthy action. May your child be respected and honor that respect.

  • Revered - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

法輝- Houki -

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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 shine."

  • To Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.

  • Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.

  • Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.

  • Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.

Name ideas examples

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Glow - A gentle glow represents warmth, comfort, and the quiet radiance of inner peace. May your child glow with inner warmth, comforting all who come near their gentle light.

  • Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.

  • Splendor - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the full expression of one's potential. May your child achieve splendor in all things, manifesting their full magnificent potential.

法騎- Houki -

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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 ride, riding horse, cavalry."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Riding Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

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

  • Mount - Mount - To get on a horse - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mount throughout life.

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

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