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Japanese boy(male) name Iku
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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

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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 choices for "Iku," sorted 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."

  • A beautiful black stone.

  • 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."

  • A beautiful black stone.

  • 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."

  • A beautiful black stone.

  • 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."

  • A beautiful black stone.

  • 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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