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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameIfu
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:いふ
  • Katakanatip:イフ
  • English Syllablestip:i-fu (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:i-fu (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Ifu
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Icchan(いっちゃん)Click to speech いっちゃんIfukun( いふくん)Click to speech  いふくんIfuki( いふき)Click to speech  いふき

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

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

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一弐- Ifu -

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means "one, once, first."

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.

means "two, again, to betray."

  • Two - Same as 二 (two).

  • Formal Two - A complex character used in contracts to prevent alteration.

  • To Betray - Used to represent having two minds or being disloyal.

  • To Add - To Attach Beside; to supplement.

  • Assistant - The second rank in the Dazaifu regional administration.

Name ideas examples

  • Two - Two represents partnership, duality, and the balance of complementary opposites. May your child find their perfect complement, balanced in partnership and duality.

  • Formal Two - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.

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

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

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

依歩- Ifu -

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means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."

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.

means "to walk, gait, to measure."

Name ideas examples

  • To Walk - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.

  • To Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Gait - Gait - Walking Style; manner of progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gait throughout life.

  • Area Unit - Measurement units enable fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

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

  • Pace - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Ratio - Ratio - A Rate; proportion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ratio throughout life.

  • Shogi Piece - Shogi Piece - The "pawn" in Japanese chess - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shogi piece throughout life.

  • Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.

  • Walk, Walked - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.

唯風- Ifu -

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means "only, merely, unique."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

  • Merely - Merely - Simply; just - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of merely throughout life.

  • Unique - Unique - Being the only one of its kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unique throughout life.

  • Yes - Yes - An immediate and polite response - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of yes throughout life.

means "wind, custom, appearance."

Name ideas examples

  • Wind - Wind represents change, freedom, and the invisible forces that shape our lives. May your child move through the world with the wind's freedom, refreshing all they encounter.

  • To be Windblown - Wind represents change, freedom, and the invisible forces that shape our lives. May your child move through the world with the wind's freedom, refreshing all they encounter.

  • Custom - Custom - Tradition; habit; practice - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of custom throughout life.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

  • Elegance - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

  • Illness - Overcoming illness represents healing, resilience, and restored vitality. May your child overcome all illness with strength.

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

  • Teach - Teaching represents sharing knowledge, guiding growth, and enlightening others. May your child teach with patience and learn throughout life.

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

  • Trend - Trend - Movement in society; situation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of trend throughout life.

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