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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameIki
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:いき
  • Katakanatip:イキ
  • English Syllablestip:i-ki (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:i-ki (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Iki
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Ikko(いっこ)Click to speech いっこIkinyan(いきにゃん)Click to speech いきにゃんIkitan(いきたん)Click to speech いきたん

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

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameIki

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

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衣姫- Iki -

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means "clothing, robe, cover."

Name ideas examples

  • Clothing - Clothing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in clothing with purpose and skill.

  • Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.

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

means "princess, lady, beautiful."

Name ideas examples

  • Princess - A princess combines grace, duty, and care for her people. May your child carry herself with the grace and responsibility of a princess.

  • Lady - A lady carries herself with grace, dignity, and inner strength. May your child develop the grace and dignity befitting a true lady.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Cute or Adorable - Being cute or adorable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be cute or adorable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Daughter of a Noble Person - Daughters bring joy, grace, and the continuation of family love and traditions. May your child embody the grace and joy that daughters bring to their families.

  • Female Endearment - Female Endearment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive female endearment throughout life.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

- Iki -

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means "pure, solely, fine."

Name ideas examples

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.

  • Fine - Fineness represents quality, delicacy, and careful attention. May your child develop fine taste and appreciation for quality in all things.

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

  • Discriminating - Discriminating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in discriminating with purpose and skill.

  • Splitting - Splitting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in splitting with purpose and skill.

- Iki -

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means "pure, essence, refined."

Name ideas examples

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Essence - Essence - The most important quality - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of essence throughout life.

  • Refined - Refinement represents cultivation, polish, and elegant development. May your child become refined in character and skill.

  • Quality - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • Separate - Separating represents distinction, clarity, and appropriate boundaries. May your child separate wisely what should be kept apart.

伊希- Iki -

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means "he, she, this, only."

  • He, She - Third person pronoun.

  • 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.

means "hope, rare, few."

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.

  • Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.

  • Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.

  • Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

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

衣城- Iki -

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means "clothing, robe, cover."

Name ideas examples

  • Clothing - Clothing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in clothing with purpose and skill.

  • Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.

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

means "castle, citadel, wall."

Name ideas examples

  • Castle - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.

  • Citadel - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Wall - Walls provide protection and boundaries, defining space and providing safety. May your child know when to build walls for protection and when to tear them down.

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