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Japanese boy(male) nameIrihiko
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:いりひこ
  • Katakanatip:イリヒコ
  • English Syllablestip:i-ri-hi-ko (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:i-ri-hi-ko (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Irihiko
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Irikun(いりくん)Click to speech いりくんHikochan(ひこちゃん)Click to speech ひこちゃんI-chan(いーちゃん)Click to speech いーちゃん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 variations for "Irihiko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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入彦- Irihiko -

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means "to enter, to accept, income."

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  • To Accept - The act of accept represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child accept with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Income - Income - Earnings; revenue - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of income throughout life.

  • Dye Count - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Dye, Color - Dye/Color represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dye/color's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Enter, Go in, Into - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Entering Tone - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Insert, Put in - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Store, Keep - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.

means "accomplished man, title for men."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

日光- Irihiko -

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means "sun, daytime, one day."

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  • Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.

  • Sunday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

  • Daytime - Time is precious and irreplaceable, marking the rhythm of our lives. May your child use their time wisely, appreciating each moment.

  • One Day - 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.

  • A Certain Day - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.

  • Day Counter - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.

  • Daily - Daily - Every Day; day by day - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of daily throughout life.

  • Japan - Japan represents the Land of the Rising Sun, harmony with nature, and refined aesthetics. May your child embody Japanese values of harmony, respect, and attention to beauty.

means "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

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