Share on your favorite
Or copy the link
Below are navigation links that will take you to the main text and navigation menus.
26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name search tools for your baby!
Ikkun(いっくん)
Hikochan( ひこちゃん)
Kotchan( こっちゃん)![]()
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 "Ikuhiko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
如 means "like, to reach, not as good as."
Like - Meaning "as if" or "similar to."
To Reach - Used to express the idea of something "reaching" or "attaining" something else.
If - Expressing conditional meaning.
Like - Like - Meaning "as if" or "similar to - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of like throughout life.
To Reach - Reaching represents extending, striving, and pushing toward goals. May your child reach for great things, extending beyond their current grasp.
To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Not asGood as - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
If - Conditions and possibilities open paths of potential. May your child see possibilities and prepare for various outcomes.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
幾 means "how much, sign, almost."
How Much - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.
Almost - Almost - Nearly; on the verge of - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of almost throughout life.
To 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.
Wish, Hope - Wishes represent desires, hopes, and the expression of the heart's longing. May your child's wishes guide them to their heart's true desire.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
活 means "to revive, to live, lively."
Flowing - Water flowing energetically.
Resuscitation - A method to restore consciousness; a way to revitalize.
To Revive - The act of revive represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child revive with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Live - Living represents existence with purpose, engagement, and full participation in life. May your child truly live, engaged and purposeful in every moment.
Lively - Living represents existence with purpose, engagement, and full participation in life. May your child truly live, engaged and purposeful in every moment.
Flowing - Flowing represents movement, life force, and continuous progress. May your child flow through life with graceful momentum.
Resuscitation - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
生 means "to live, alive, life."
To Give Birth - To be Born; to produce; to create; to occur.
Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced.
Scholar - A title for learned people; teacher.
To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.
Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.
Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
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.
Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
育 means "to give birth, to raise, to grow."
Young - Immature.
To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
To Raise - The act of raise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child raise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Young - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
軍 means "army, military, battle."
Army - A military force.
Military - Relating to armed forces.
To Line Up in Formation - To arrange in a line or formation.
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states.
Army - Army - A military force - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of army throughout life.
Military - Military - Relating to armed forces - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of military throughout life.
Battle - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Group of Soldiers - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
To Line Up in Formation - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
郁 means "fragrant, warm, flourishing culture."
Warm - Cozy warmth.
Flourishing Culture - Prosperous arts and learning.
Cultured - Having a strong cultural presence.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Warm - Warmth represents kindness, comfort, and the welcoming nature of a loving heart. May your child radiate warmth, making all who meet them feel welcomed and loved.
Flourishing Culture - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.
Cultured - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
伊 means "he, she, this, only."
This - Demonstrative pronoun.
Only - A particle for adjusting tone.
Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.
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.
久 means "long time, lasting, old."
Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
To Take a Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Lasting - Lasting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in lasting with purpose and skill.
Old - Age carries the wisdom of experience and the dignity of years well-lived. May your child grow old with wisdom, dignity, and the respect of many.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!
Names that have the same gender and start with I.
3,841 views
6,872 views
4,073 views
2,137 views
1,338 views
1,200 views
1,364 views
1,199 views
997 views
476 views
Here are some sample tags. Choose 'English word meanings' and try searching for any English word you like!
Sort by: Most Relevant
Sorts names by how closely they match your search meaning. Names containing more kanji that match your search terms appear higher in the results.
Sort by: Most Kanji Variations
Sorts names by how many different kanji spellings they have. In general, names with more variants tend to be more familiar and widespread in Japan (with some exceptions).
Sort by: Most Viewed
Sorts names by page views on this site. Views reflect global traffic (including Japan), so this does not represent popularity among Japanese people only. A high view count does not necessarily mean the name is famous in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
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.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
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.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
About our last-name data
Success
Migration completed successfully!