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Iro
Iro- Gender:Female
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Irochan(いろちゃん)
Icchan(いっちゃん)Rocchan(ろっちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. 
See the boys' version here.
Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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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色- Iro -
色 means "color, complexion, appearance."
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.
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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.
依蕗- Iro -
依 means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."
Rely on - To trust and depend on someone or something.
To Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.
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To Lean on - The act of lean on represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child lean on with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Rely on - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.
蕗 means "butterbur, fuki."
Butterbur - A Japanese edible plant.
Fuki - A spring vegetable.
Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family. Edible.
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Butterbur - Butterbur - A Japanese edible plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of butterbur throughout life.
Fuki - Fuki - A spring vegetable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fuki throughout life.
Burdock - Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burdock throughout life.
唯 means "only, merely, unique."
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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.
Merely - Merely - Simply; just - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of merely throughout life.
Unique - Unique - Being the only one of its kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unique throughout life.
Yes - Yes - An immediate and polite response - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of yes throughout life.
美 means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."
Beautiful - Pleasing to the senses.
Beauty - Aesthetic excellence.
Delicious - Pleasing to taste.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
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Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
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.
Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.
Admirable - Being admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be admirable, letting this quality guide their path.
Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
彩愛- Iro -
彩 means "to color, coloring, appearance."
Appearance - Figure; state; manner.
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Coloring - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
愛 means "love, affection, cherish."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
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Love - 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.
To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.
Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.
Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.
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