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Ian
Ian- Gender:Male
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:いあん - :イアン
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Iankun(いあんくん)
Ianchan( いあんちゃん)Icchan( いっちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. 
See the girls' version here.
Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 "Ian," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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一晏- Ian -
一 means "one, once, first."
A Certain - One Particular; some specific.
Little - Something that is small or minimal.
Or - Alternatively; on the other hand.
Solely - Exclusively; only; single-mindedly.
Name ideas examples
One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.
Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.
First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.
A Certain - Certainty represents something specific and meaningful, even when unnamed. May your child recognize what is certain and important in their life.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
At a Time - Taking things one at a time represents patience and methodical progress. May your child approach challenges one step at a time with patience.
Indeed - Indeed represents affirmation, truth, and emphatic agreement. May your child speak truth with conviction and recognize it in others.
Little - Little represents appreciation for small things and the power of modest beginnings. May your child appreciate life's small wonders and grow from humble beginnings.
Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.
Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.
Slightly - Subtle differences and small adjustments often make significant impact. May your child appreciate subtle nuances that make a difference.
Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.
Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.
晏 means "late, peaceful, serene."
Name ideas examples
Late - Lateness teaches the value of time and the importance of punctuality. May your child value time, understanding its preciousness and irreversibility.
Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Serene - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.
偉安- Ian -
偉 means "great, large."
Large - Big and Impressive; flourishing.
Grand - Impressive and imposing in size, appearance, or style.
Prosperous - Having or indicating success or wealth.
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Great - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
安 means "peaceful, to calm, to enjoy."
To Enjoy - To take pleasure.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Cheap - Low in price.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Name ideas examples
Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
To Enjoy - The act of enjoy represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child enjoy with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Affordable - Being affordable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be affordable, letting this quality guide their path.
Cheap - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Easy - Easy - Simple; effortless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of easy throughout life.
Enjoyment - Enjoyment represents pleasure, appreciation, and savoring life. May your child find deep enjoyment in life's blessings.
Reassuring - Medicine represents healing, care, and the restoration of wholeness. May your child bring healing wherever there is hurt.
居庵- Ian -
居 means "reside, stay, keep."
Name ideas examples
Reside - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Keep - Keeping represents maintaining, preserving, and faithful holding. May your child keep their promises and maintain what matters.
庵 means "hermitage, studio name."
Studio Name - A refined name for a scholar's dwelling or study.
Small - A small house with a thatched roof.
Term - A term used for the residence of a literary person or the pseudonym of a study.
Name ideas examples
Hermitage - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Studio Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Term - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
依杏- Ian -
依 means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."
Rely on - To trust and depend on someone or something.
To Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.
Name ideas examples
To Lean on - The act of lean on represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child lean on with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Rely on - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.
杏 means "apricot, ginkgo."
Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.
Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
Name ideas examples
Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
伊庵- Ian -
伊 means "he, she, this, only."
This - Demonstrative pronoun.
Only - A particle for adjusting tone.
Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.
Name ideas examples
He, She - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.
Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.
Italy - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
庵 means "hermitage, studio name."
Studio Name - A refined name for a scholar's dwelling or study.
Small - A small house with a thatched roof.
Term - A term used for the residence of a literary person or the pseudonym of a study.
Name ideas examples
Hermitage - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Studio Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Term - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
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