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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name searches for a baby!
In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
The more numerous variations of kanji, the more common name is in Japan. On the other hand, a name with very few variations in kanji is unique and rare to the Japanese.
For Inosuke, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the total number of Good!
伊 means "italy, that one." Details are below.
Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.
Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".
之 means "of, this, that." Details are below.
This/That/These/Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go/To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
助 means "aid, help, assist." Details are below.
To help or assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
To plow a field - This kanji can be used to describe the act of putting a hoe into a field and tilling it.
A nickname - This kanji can be used to give someone a nickname based on their characteristics. For example, someone who likes to drink could be called “呑み助(Nomisuke)”.
To help or assist - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of help and support to those around them.
To lend strength or power - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of strength and power to those around them.
To plow a field - This kanji implies that the baby will be a hard worker and will be able to accomplish great things.
To give a person a name based on their characteristics - This kanji implies that the baby will be unique and have their own individual characteristics.
伊 means "italy, that one." Details are below.
Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.
Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".
之 means "of, this, that." Details are below.
This/That/These/Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go/To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish." Details are below.
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second-in-command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
依 means "dependent, rely on, trust in." Details are below.
Rely on - To trust and depend on someone or something.
Lean on - To rely on someone or something for support.
Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.
As is - To remain in the same state or condition.
Dependable - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be relied upon and trusted.
Obedient - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who follows instructions and is willing to listen and learn.
Unchanging - This meaning implies that the baby will remain the same throughout their life, never wavering from their core values and beliefs.
Rely On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be counted on and trusted to be there when needed.
Lean On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be leaned on for support and comfort.
之 means "of, this, that." Details are below.
This/That/These/Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go/To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish." Details are below.
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second-in-command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
依 means "dependent, rely on, trust in." Details are below.
Rely on - To trust and depend on someone or something.
Lean on - To rely on someone or something for support.
Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.
As is - To remain in the same state or condition.
Dependable - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be relied upon and trusted.
Obedient - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who follows instructions and is willing to listen and learn.
Unchanging - This meaning implies that the baby will remain the same throughout their life, never wavering from their core values and beliefs.
Rely On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be counted on and trusted to be there when needed.
Lean On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be leaned on for support and comfort.
之 means "of, this, that." Details are below.
This/That/These/Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go/To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
助 means "aid, help, assist." Details are below.
To help or assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
To plow a field - This kanji can be used to describe the act of putting a hoe into a field and tilling it.
A nickname - This kanji can be used to give someone a nickname based on their characteristics. For example, someone who likes to drink could be called “呑み助(Nomisuke)”.
To help or assist - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of help and support to those around them.
To lend strength or power - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of strength and power to those around them.
To plow a field - This kanji implies that the baby will be a hard worker and will be able to accomplish great things.
To give a person a name based on their characteristics - This kanji implies that the baby will be unique and have their own individual characteristics.
威 means "authority, power, dignity." Details are below.
Intimidate/Threaten - To make someone feel scared or intimidated.
Strict/Stern - Showing a strong sense of authority and discipline.
Power/Authority - The ability to command and influence others.
之 means "of, this, that." Details are below.
This/That/These/Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go/To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish." Details are below.
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second-in-command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
維 means "fiber, tie, maintain." Details are below.
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.
之 means "of, this, that." Details are below.
This/That/These/Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go/To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
助 means "aid, help, assist." Details are below.
To help or assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
To plow a field - This kanji can be used to describe the act of putting a hoe into a field and tilling it.
A nickname - This kanji can be used to give someone a nickname based on their characteristics. For example, someone who likes to drink could be called “呑み助(Nomisuke)”.
To help or assist - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of help and support to those around them.
To lend strength or power - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of strength and power to those around them.
To plow a field - This kanji implies that the baby will be a hard worker and will be able to accomplish great things.
To give a person a name based on their characteristics - This kanji implies that the baby will be unique and have their own individual characteristics.
衣 means "clothing, garment." Details are below.
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.
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.
之 means "of, this, that." Details are below.
This/That/These/Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go/To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish." Details are below.
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second-in-command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
衣 means "clothing, garment." Details are below.
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.
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.
之 means "of, this, that." Details are below.
This/That/These/Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go/To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
助 means "aid, help, assist." Details are below.
To help or assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
To plow a field - This kanji can be used to describe the act of putting a hoe into a field and tilling it.
A nickname - This kanji can be used to give someone a nickname based on their characteristics. For example, someone who likes to drink could be called “呑み助(Nomisuke)”.
To help or assist - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of help and support to those around them.
To lend strength or power - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of strength and power to those around them.
To plow a field - This kanji implies that the baby will be a hard worker and will be able to accomplish great things.
To give a person a name based on their characteristics - This kanji implies that the baby will be unique and have their own individual characteristics.
Names that have the same gender and start with I.
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The only power that can change the reality in Ukraine is for the Russian people to speak out. Please touch the world media outside of Russia to see how your government is causing the tragic situation. Thank you for a peaceful world!
e.g. UNICEF, Red CrossSort by Most Kanji Variation?
This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
Sort by Most Viewed?
The names are sorted by the number of times they have been viewed on this site. This ranking is based on the behavior of users around the world, including Japan, so it does not mean that the names are commonly viewed by Japanese people only.
Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
About this site's data of last names