Imaru

One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.

Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.

First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.

A Certain - Certainty represents something specific and meaningful, even when unnamed. May your child recognize what is certain and important in their life.

All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

At a Time - Taking things one at a time represents patience and methodical progress. May your child approach challenges one step at a time with patience.

Indeed - Indeed represents affirmation, truth, and emphatic agreement. May your child speak truth with conviction and recognize it in others.

Little - Little represents appreciation for small things and the power of modest beginnings. May your child appreciate life's small wonders and grow from humble beginnings.

Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.

Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

Slightly - Subtle differences and small adjustments often make significant impact. May your child appreciate subtle nuances that make a difference.

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

Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.

Jasmine - Jasmine symbolizes grace, elegance, and the sweet fragrance of virtue. Its white blossoms represent purity and auspiciousness. May your child spread the gentle fragrance of jasmine, bringing sweetness to all they meet.

Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

Fragrance - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a sweet fragrance wherever they go.

Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

Ryukyu - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

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.

Polish - Polishing represents the patient work of refining oneself, revealing hidden beauty. May your child polish their character like a precious gem, revealing inner brilliance.

Grind - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

Refine - Refining represents the process of purification and improvement through dedicated effort. May your child refine their character constantly, becoming purer and more skilled with time.

Cultivate - Cultivation is the patient development of growth, whether in gardens or character. May your child cultivate virtue patiently, nurturing growth in themselves and others.

Diligence - Diligence represents dedicated effort and the Japanese value of continuous improvement (kaizen). May your child embrace diligence, improving steadily through dedicated, joyful effort.

Pull - Pulling represents attraction, drawing toward, and magnetic influence. May your child pull others toward goodness and truth.

Rub - Rubbing represents refinement, polishing, and patient improvement. May your child refine their skills through patient practice.

Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

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.

Hemp - Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hemp throughout life.

Linen - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.

Numb - Numb - Without Feeling; paralyzed - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of numb throughout life.

Sesame - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

Ryukyu - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.