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Ifu
Ifu- Gender:Female
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:いふ - :イフ
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Ifuchan(いふちゃん)
Iufuki(いふき)Ippi(いっぴ)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. 
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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 "Ifu."
衣歩- Ifu -
衣 means "clothing, garment."
Clothing - A garment worn from the waist up, such as a kimono or a shirt.
Covering - Something that covers a part of the body.
To Wear - To put on or dress oneself.
To Perform - To act or do something.
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歩 means "walk, step, pace."
Pace - The way of walking.
Measure - To measure the motion of celestial bodies.
Ratio - A comparison of two or more numbers or amounts.
Unit Of Interest Rate - A unit of measurement for interest rate.
Name Of A Shogi Piece - The name of a piece in the Japanese game of Shogi(将棋).
Name ideas examples
To Take Steps Forward - This is a positive and encouraging meaning for a baby, as it implies that the child will take steps forward in life and make progress.
To Measure - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to measure and understand the world around them.
Ratio - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and calculate ratios.
Unit Of Length - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and measure length.
Unit Of Interest Rate - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and calculate interest rates.
Unit Of Area - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and measure area.
Name Of A Chess Piece - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and play chess."
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Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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