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Japanese boy(male) nameIro
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:いろ
  • Katakanatip:イロ
  • English Syllablestip:i-ro (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:i-ro (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Iro
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Icchan(いっちゃん)Click to speech いっちゃんIrokun( いろくん)Click to speech  いろくんRocchan( ろっちゃん)Click to speech  ろっちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Iro," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Iro -

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means "color, complexion, appearance."

  • Color - Hue; visual appearance of light.

  • To Color - To add color, to give something a color.

  • Complexion - Facial appearance and expression.

  • Appearance - Outward Look; aspect.

  • Beauty - Attractive qualities.

  • Everything - In Buddhism, all forms that can be perceived by the senses.

  • Expression - The facial expression, the shape of the face.

  • Interest - The charm, the peculiarity, the appearance.

  • Lover - A person with whom one is in love.

  • Passion - Romantic or sensual desire.

  • Tone - The sound, the pitch.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Complexion - Complexion - Facial appearance and expression - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of complexion throughout life.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

  • 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.

  • Everything - Everything represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in everything with purpose and skill.

  • Expression - Expression represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of expression.

  • Interest - Interest - The charm, the peculiarity, the appearance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of interest throughout life.

  • Lover - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • Passion - Passion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of passion.

  • Tone - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

以路- Iro -

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means "use, by means of, think."

Name ideas examples

  • Use - Using represents application, resourcefulness, and purpose. May your child use their gifts and resources wisely.

  • By Means of - By Means Of - Through; with - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of by means of throughout life.

  • Think - Thinking represents reflection, reason, and mental engagement. May your child think deeply and clearly about important matters.

  • Already - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Extremely, Very - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • Lead, Guide - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

  • Therefore, Consequently - Therefore/Consequently - To indicate a result or consequence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of therefore/consequently throughout life.

means "road, way, method."

Name ideas examples

  • Road - Roads represent the journey of life, the path we choose, and where it leads. May your child find good roads to travel, their path leading to worthy destinations.

  • Way - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Method - Method - A manner of proceeding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of method throughout life.

  • Administrative Division - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Appear, Express - Appear/Express - To show or make known - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of appear/express throughout life.

  • Big, Large - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Emperor's Carriage - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Important Position - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • Logic, Principle - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Travel - Traveling represents journey, experience, and broadening perspective. May your child travel well through life's journey.

空色- Iro -

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means "sky, empty, to empty."

Name ideas examples

  • Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.

  • Empty - Emptiness in Japanese philosophy (空) represents potential and openness to receive. May your child embrace emptiness as potential, ready to be filled with wisdom.

  • To Empty - Emptiness in Japanese philosophy (空) represents potential and openness to receive. May your child embrace emptiness as potential, ready to be filled with wisdom.

  • Emptiness - Emptiness represents potential, space for growth, and openness. May your child find that emptiness creates space for new blessings.

  • Gap - Gaps represent opportunity, space for growth, and potential to fill. May your child see gaps as opportunities to contribute.

  • Hole - Holes represent potential, space for filling, and opportunity. May your child fill the holes in the world with their unique gifts.

  • In Vain - Working in vain teaches the importance of purposeful effort. May your child's efforts never be in vain but bear fruit.

  • Loneliness - Loneliness teaches us the value of connection and self-sufficiency. May your child find peace in solitude and joy in companionship.

  • Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.

  • Waste - Understanding waste teaches the value of resources and effort. May your child avoid waste and use resources wisely.

means "color, complexion, appearance."

  • Color - Hue; visual appearance of light.

  • To Color - To add color, to give something a color.

  • Complexion - Facial appearance and expression.

  • Appearance - Outward Look; aspect.

  • Beauty - Attractive qualities.

  • Everything - In Buddhism, all forms that can be perceived by the senses.

  • Expression - The facial expression, the shape of the face.

  • Interest - The charm, the peculiarity, the appearance.

  • Lover - A person with whom one is in love.

  • Passion - Romantic or sensual desire.

  • Tone - The sound, the pitch.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Complexion - Complexion - Facial appearance and expression - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of complexion throughout life.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

  • 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.

  • Everything - Everything represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in everything with purpose and skill.

  • Expression - Expression represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of expression.

  • Interest - Interest - The charm, the peculiarity, the appearance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of interest throughout life.

  • Lover - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • Passion - Passion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of passion.

  • Tone - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

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