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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameHousen
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ほうせん
  • Katakanatip:ホウセン
  • English Syllablestip:hou-sen (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ho-u-se-n (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Housen, Hōsen
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Houchan(ほうちゃん)Click to speech ほうちゃんSenchan( せんちゃん)Click to speech  せんちゃんHousenkun( ほうせんくん)Click to speech  ほうせんくん

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 nameHousen

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Housen," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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紡千- Housen -

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means "spin, weave, create."

  • Spin - To draw out and twist fibers into thread.

  • To Spin - Combining fibers such as hemp, cotton, and silk to make thread.

  • Weave - To form fabric by interlacing threads.

  • Create - To make something from raw materials.

  • Spun Thread - The thread that has been spun.

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  • Spin - Spin - To draw out and twist fibers into thread - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of spin throughout life.

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

  • Weave - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.

  • Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.

  • Spun Thread - Spun Thread - The thread that has been spun - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of spun thread throughout life.

means "thousand, thousand times, many."

Name ideas examples

  • Thousand - Thousand represents vastness, eternity, and the senbazuru (thousand cranes) of healing wishes. May your child's blessings be as countless as a thousand cranes, healing and eternal.

  • Thousand Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

鳳仙- Housen -

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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 "hermit, immortal, wizard."

  • Hermit - One who lives in solitude; a mountain recluse.

  • Immortal - A being who has transcended death; a sage with supernatural powers.

  • Wizard - One with mystical abilities.

  • Cent - The phonetic translation of the American currency unit "cent".

  • Nimble - A person who is as nimble as a sage.

  • Otherworldly - Ethereal; transcendent; beyond the ordinary.

  • Sage - A person said to have attained the technique of immortality and eternal youth through training in the mountains.

Name ideas examples

  • Hermit - The hermit represents solitary wisdom, deep contemplation, and inner cultivation. May your child find wisdom in quiet reflection.

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

  • Wizard - Wizard - One with mystical abilities - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of wizard throughout life.

  • Cent - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

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

  • Otherworldly - Otherworldly - Ethereal; transcendent; beyond the ordinary - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of otherworldly throughout life.

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

鳳泉- Housen -

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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 "spring, source, afterlife."

Name ideas examples

  • Spring - Spring represents renewal, new beginnings, and the awakening of life after dormancy. May your child carry spring's energy of renewal, beginning each day with fresh hope.

  • Source - Source - The Origin; the beginning - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of source throughout life.

  • Afterlife - Afterlife - The world of the dead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of afterlife throughout life.

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