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Japanese boy(male) nameIku
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:いく
  • Katakanatip:イク
  • English transcriptionstip:Iku
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Ikun(いくん)Click to speech いくんIcchan( いっちゃん)Click to speech  いっちゃんIkuchan( いくちゃん)Click to speech  いくちゃん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 16 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 "Iku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Iku -

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means "luxuriant, abundant, elegant."

  • Fragrant - Having a strong, pleasant smell.

  • Warm - Having a pleasant, comforting temperature.

  • Cultured - Having a strong cultural presence.

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrant - A name that evokes a pleasant, sweet smell.

  • Warm - A name that conveys a feeling of comfort and warmth.

  • Cultured - A name that reflects a strong cultural heritage.

伊玖- Iku -

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means "italy, that one."

  • He, She, It - Third person pronoun.

  • This, That - Demonstrative pronoun.

  • Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.

  • Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".

Name ideas examples

  • He, She - It is a third-person pronoun that can be used to refer to the baby.

  • This - It is a demonstrative pronoun that can be used to refer to the baby.

  • Just - It is an adverb that can be used to emphasize the baby's name.

  • Italy - It is the abbreviation of the country name "Italy".

means "nine."

  • Beautiful Black Stone - A beautiful black stone.

  • Nine - A character used for nine(九) in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.

Name ideas examples

  • Nine - It is a number that is associated with luck and good fortune. It is also a symbol of completion and success.

  • Black - It is a color that is associated with strength, power, and protection. It is also a color that is associated with mystery and sophistication.

  • Beautiful Stone - It is a symbol of strength, resilience, and stability. It is also a symbol of beauty and elegance.

  • Agreement - It is a symbol of commitment and loyalty. It is also a symbol of trust and understanding.

- Iku -

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means "to help, to assist, to give aid."

  • Help - To provide protection or assistance.

  • Recommend - To suggest or offer something, such as a dish or drink.

  • Reward - To express gratitude or appreciation.

  • Forgive - To pardon or excuse a fault or offense.

Name ideas examples

  • Blessing - To bestow a blessing on the baby, to wish them good fortune and success.

  • Protection - To provide protection and safety for the baby.

  • Gratitude - To express gratitude for the baby’s arrival and to show appreciation for them.

  • Forgiveness - To forgive the baby for any mistakes they may make and to show unconditional love.

- Iku -

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means "how many, how much, several."

  • How Much, Many - Used to ask about the degree or amount of something.

  • Omen, Sign - Used to refer to a sign or indication of something.

  • Almost, Nearly - Used to refer to something that is almost or nearly complete.

  • Wish, Hope - Used to express a wish or hope.

Name ideas examples

  • Wish - To express a wish or hope for the baby's future.

  • Sign - To signify a sign of good luck or fortune for the baby.

  • Omen - To represent an omen of good luck or fortune for the baby.

- Iku -

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means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To Give Birth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.

  • To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.

  • Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.

  • Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.

  • Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.

  • Student - Student, pupil, disciple.

Name ideas examples

  • Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.

  • Life - Representing the preciousness of life.

  • Living - Signifying the joy of living.

  • To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.

  • To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.

  • To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.

  • Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.

  • Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.

  • Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.

- Iku -

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means "nurture, raise, bring up."

  • To Give Birth - To bring a baby into the world.

  • To Raise - To nurture and care for a child.

  • To Guide - To provide guidance and direction to a child.

  • To Foster - To provide a supportive environment for a child.

  • To Discipline - To teach a child right from wrong.

  • To Grow - To develop and become bigger.

  • To Be Young - To be in a young and immature state.

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - To symbolize the joy of bringing a new life into the world.

  • To Raise - To signify the importance of providing a loving and nurturing environment for a child.

  • To Guide - To represent the responsibility of providing guidance and direction to a child.

  • To Foster - To emphasize the importance of providing a supportive environment for a child.

  • To Discipline - To remind parents of the need to teach a child right from wrong.

  • To Grow - To signify the hope that the child will develop and become bigger.

  • To Be Young - To represent the innocence and purity of childhood.

いく- Iku -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

一功- Iku -

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means "one, single, alone."

  • One - Used to refer to a single item or instance.

  • First - Used to refer to the beginning or initial stage of something.

  • Same - Used to refer to something that is equal or identical.

  • Unify - Used to refer to making something the same or uniform.

  • All - Used to refer to the entirety or entirety of something.

  • Solely - Used to refer to something that is done or focused on exclusively.

  • Little - Used to refer to something that is small or minimal.

  • At A Certain Time - Used to refer to a specific time or moment.

  • Or - Used to refer to an alternative or choice.

  • Absolutely - Used to refer to something that is completely or utterly.

Name ideas examples

  • One - To represent the baby as the first and only child in the family.

  • First - To signify the baby as the first born in the family.

  • Same - To signify the baby as the same as the parents, siblings, or other family members.

  • Unify - To signify the baby as a unifying force in the family.

  • All - To signify the baby as the embodiment of the entire family.

  • Solely - To signify the baby as the sole focus of the family.

  • Little - To signify the baby as a small and precious addition to the family.

  • One Particular - To signify the baby as a unique and special individual.

  • At A Certain Time - To signify the baby as a blessing at a certain time in the family's life.

  • Or - To signify the baby as a choice between two options.

  • What - To signify the baby as a surprise and a blessing.

  • Absolutely - To signify the baby as a complete and perfect addition to the family.

means "achievement, merit, success."

  • Achievement - Accomplishment, success, or a feat that is worthy of praise.

  • Merit - A quality or action that is worthy of reward or recognition.

  • Work - The effort put into a task or job.

  • Effectiveness - The ability to produce a desired result.

Name ideas examples

  • Success - This kanji that symbolizes success and accomplishment.

  • Merit - This kanji that symbolizes qualities or actions that are worthy of reward or recognition.

  • Strength - This kanji that symbolizes strength and determination.

  • Blessing - This kanji that symbolizes good fortune and blessings.

一玖- Iku -

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means "one, single, alone."

  • One - Used to refer to a single item or instance.

  • First - Used to refer to the beginning or initial stage of something.

  • Same - Used to refer to something that is equal or identical.

  • Unify - Used to refer to making something the same or uniform.

  • All - Used to refer to the entirety or entirety of something.

  • Solely - Used to refer to something that is done or focused on exclusively.

  • Little - Used to refer to something that is small or minimal.

  • At A Certain Time - Used to refer to a specific time or moment.

  • Or - Used to refer to an alternative or choice.

  • Absolutely - Used to refer to something that is completely or utterly.

Name ideas examples

  • One - To represent the baby as the first and only child in the family.

  • First - To signify the baby as the first born in the family.

  • Same - To signify the baby as the same as the parents, siblings, or other family members.

  • Unify - To signify the baby as a unifying force in the family.

  • All - To signify the baby as the embodiment of the entire family.

  • Solely - To signify the baby as the sole focus of the family.

  • Little - To signify the baby as a small and precious addition to the family.

  • One Particular - To signify the baby as a unique and special individual.

  • At A Certain Time - To signify the baby as a blessing at a certain time in the family's life.

  • Or - To signify the baby as a choice between two options.

  • What - To signify the baby as a surprise and a blessing.

  • Absolutely - To signify the baby as a complete and perfect addition to the family.

means "nine."

  • Beautiful Black Stone - A beautiful black stone.

  • Nine - A character used for nine(九) in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.

Name ideas examples

  • Nine - It is a number that is associated with luck and good fortune. It is also a symbol of completion and success.

  • Black - It is a color that is associated with strength, power, and protection. It is also a color that is associated with mystery and sophistication.

  • Beautiful Stone - It is a symbol of strength, resilience, and stability. It is also a symbol of beauty and elegance.

  • Agreement - It is a symbol of commitment and loyalty. It is also a symbol of trust and understanding.

五久- Iku -

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means "five."

Name ideas examples

  • Five - It is the number five. It can be used to represent the fifth child in a family, or to signify a special connection to the number five.

  • Five Times - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth time something has happened, or to signify a special connection to the number five.

  • Five Degrees - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth degree of something, or to signify a special connection to the number five.

means "long time, old, long-cherished."

Name ideas examples

  • Long Lasting - Conveying the idea of a long and happy life.

  • Ancient - Conveying the idea of a timeless and traditional name.

  • To Take A Long Time - Conveying the idea of patience and perseverance.

  • To Remain Unchanged - Conveying the idea of stability and constancy.

五玖- Iku -

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means "five."

Name ideas examples

  • Five - It is the number five. It can be used to represent the fifth child in a family, or to signify a special connection to the number five.

  • Five Times - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth time something has happened, or to signify a special connection to the number five.

  • Five Degrees - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth degree of something, or to signify a special connection to the number five.

means "nine."

  • Beautiful Black Stone - A beautiful black stone.

  • Nine - A character used for nine(九) in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.

Name ideas examples

  • Nine - It is a number that is associated with luck and good fortune. It is also a symbol of completion and success.

  • Black - It is a color that is associated with strength, power, and protection. It is also a color that is associated with mystery and sophistication.

  • Beautiful Stone - It is a symbol of strength, resilience, and stability. It is also a symbol of beauty and elegance.

  • Agreement - It is a symbol of commitment and loyalty. It is also a symbol of trust and understanding.

偉久- Iku -

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means "great, eminent, distinguished."

  • Great - Having or showing exceptional quality, skill, or strength.

  • Outstanding - Exceptionally good or impressive.

  • Impressive - Making a strong or vivid impression.

  • Magnificent - Impressive in size, beauty, or skill.

  • Grand - Impressive and imposing in size, appearance, or style.

  • Prosperous - Having or indicating success or wealth.

Name ideas examples

  • Great, Outstanding - This kanji that conveys excellence and greatness.

  • Splendid - This kanji that implies grandeur and magnificence.

  • Impressive - This kanji that suggests admiration and respect.

  • Majestic - This kanji that implies grandeur and power.

  • Grand - This kanji that implies greatness and grandeur.

  • Magnificent - This kanji that conveys grandeur and beauty.

  • Noble - This kanji that implies honor and nobility.

  • Dignified - This kanji that conveys respect and honor.

  • Glorious - This kanji that implies greatness and glory.

  • Resplendent - This kanji that conveys brilliance and radiance.

means "long time, old, long-cherished."

Name ideas examples

  • Long Lasting - Conveying the idea of a long and happy life.

  • Ancient - Conveying the idea of a timeless and traditional name.

  • To Take A Long Time - Conveying the idea of patience and perseverance.

  • To Remain Unchanged - Conveying the idea of stability and constancy.

生久- Iku -

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means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To Give Birth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.

  • To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.

  • Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.

  • Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.

  • Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.

  • Student - Student, pupil, disciple.

Name ideas examples

  • Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.

  • Life - Representing the preciousness of life.

  • Living - Signifying the joy of living.

  • To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.

  • To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.

  • To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.

  • Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.

  • Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.

  • Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.

means "long time, old, long-cherished."

Name ideas examples

  • Long Lasting - Conveying the idea of a long and happy life.

  • Ancient - Conveying the idea of a timeless and traditional name.

  • To Take A Long Time - Conveying the idea of patience and perseverance.

  • To Remain Unchanged - Conveying the idea of stability and constancy.

生琥- Iku -

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means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To Give Birth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.

  • To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.

  • Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.

  • Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.

  • Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.

  • Student - Student, pupil, disciple.

Name ideas examples

  • Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.

  • Life - Representing the preciousness of life.

  • Living - Signifying the joy of living.

  • To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.

  • To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.

  • To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.

  • Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.

  • Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.

  • Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.

means "amber."

  • Amber - A transparent yellow gemstone.

  • Tiger Token - A token made of a jade stone carved with a tiger.

  • Tiger Vessel - A vessel made of a jade stone shaped like a tiger.

Name ideas examples

  • Transparent Yellow Gemstone - It conveys a sense of beauty and elegance. The gemstone is associated with wealth and prosperity, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Shaped Jade Ornament - It conveys a sense of strength and power. The tiger is a symbol of courage and resilience, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Engraved Jade Token - It conveys a sense of protection and security. The token is associated with luck and good fortune, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

維久- Iku -

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means "fiber, tie, maintain."

  • Bond, Connect - To form a connection or bond between two or more people or things.

  • Support - To provide assistance or aid to someone or something.

  • Bind, Tie - To fasten or secure something with a rope, cord, or other material.

  • Join, Link - To connect two or more things together.

  • Preserve - To keep something safe or in its original condition.

  • Rope, Cord - A long, thin, flexible material made of twisted strands of fibers.

  • Thread - A thin, continuous strand of fibers, such as cotton or silk.

Name ideas examples

  • Bond, Connect - To form a strong connection between two or more people or things.

  • Support - To provide assistance or encouragement to someone or something.

  • Bind, Tie - To fasten or secure something with a rope, cord, or chain.

  • Join, Link - To connect two or more things together.

  • Preserve - To keep something safe and secure.

  • Rope, Cord - A long, thin, flexible material made of twisted fibers.

  • Framework, Outline - A basic structure or set of ideas that serves as a guide.

means "long time, old, long-cherished."

Name ideas examples

  • Long Lasting - Conveying the idea of a long and happy life.

  • Ancient - Conveying the idea of a timeless and traditional name.

  • To Take A Long Time - Conveying the idea of patience and perseverance.

  • To Remain Unchanged - Conveying the idea of stability and constancy.

衣玖- Iku -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • Clothing - Symbolizing the protection and comfort of a loving family.

  • Covering - Representing the shelter and safety of a loving home.

  • To Wear - Signifying the joy of being dressed and cared for.

  • To Perform - Representing the potential to achieve great things.

means "nine."

  • Beautiful Black Stone - A beautiful black stone.

  • Nine - A character used for nine(九) in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.

Name ideas examples

  • Nine - It is a number that is associated with luck and good fortune. It is also a symbol of completion and success.

  • Black - It is a color that is associated with strength, power, and protection. It is also a color that is associated with mystery and sophistication.

  • Beautiful Stone - It is a symbol of strength, resilience, and stability. It is also a symbol of beauty and elegance.

  • Agreement - It is a symbol of commitment and loyalty. It is also a symbol of trust and understanding.

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