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Ikun(いくん)Icchan( いっちゃん)Ikuchan( いくちゃん)
This name is primarily a unisex name, often female.
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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.
伊 means "italy, that one."
This, That - Demonstrative pronoun.
Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.
Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".
玖 means "nine."
A beautiful black stone.
A character used for nine(九) in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
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.
侑 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.
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.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
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.
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.
育 means "nurture, raise, bring up."
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 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.
一 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.
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.
功 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.
一 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.
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.
玖 means "nine."
A beautiful black stone.
A character used for nine(九) in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
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 means "five."
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.
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Long-lasting - Lasting for a long time.
Ancient - From long ago.
五 means "five."
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.
玖 means "nine."
A beautiful black stone.
A character used for nine(九) in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
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 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.
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.
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Long-lasting - Lasting for a long time.
Ancient - From long ago.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
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.
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.
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Long-lasting - Lasting for a long time.
Ancient - From long ago.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
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.
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.
琥 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Long-lasting - Lasting for a long time.
Ancient - From long ago.
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.
玖 means "nine."
A beautiful black stone.
A character used for nine(九) in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
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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In Japan, nicknames are commonly used to express familiarity and affection. Here are key features and contexts:
Shortened Forms: Names are often shortened for ease and intimacy, such as 'Yuki' from 'Yukiko' or 'Taka' from 'Takashi'.
Suffixes: Terms like 'chan' for girls and 'kun' for boys are added to names among close friends and family. However, 'chan' can also be used for boys during childhood. Additionally, among adults who are very close, like best friends, 'chan' may still be used to convey affection and familiarity. More Details
Usage and Cultural Aspects: Nicknames are typically used in informal settings among friends, family, or close colleagues, and are not suitable for formal or professional environments. The use of a nickname suggests a degree of intimacy and should reflect the nature of the relationship. Young people often demonstrate creativity in their social interactions by crafting unique nicknames.
Note: In Japanese, the long vowel sound is indicated by a special character called a "chōonpu" (長音符), which looks like a horizontal dash (ー). This character serves to extend the duration of the vowel sound immediately preceding it. For instance, in the name "あーちゃん" (A-chan), the "あ" (A) is extended, producing a prolonged "ah" sound, similar to the "a" in "father."
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