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Japanese girl(female) nameHoukun
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:ほうくん
  • Katakanatip:ホウクン
  • English Syllablestip:hou-kun (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ho-u-ku-n (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Houkun, Hōkun
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Houtan(ほうたん)Click to speech ほうたんHouchan(ほうちゃん)Click to speech ほうちゃんHouchii(ほうちぃ)Click to speech ほうちぃ

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 "Houkun."

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芳君- Houkun -

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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 "lord, you, sovereign."

Name ideas examples

  • Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.

  • You - You - A term of address for peers or juniors - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.

  • Sovereign - Sovereign - One who rules over a domain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sovereign throughout life.

  • Respectful Term Used to Address Peers or those of Lower Status - 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.

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

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