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Irochi(いろっち)
Irohappy(はっぴー)
Irokun(いろくん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Iroha
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 "Iroha," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
彩 means "to color, coloring, appearance."
Appearance - Figure; state; manner.
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.
颯 means "swift wind, brisk, refreshing."
Brisk - Quick and energetic.
Refreshing - Invigorating and fresh.
Swift Wind - Wind represents change, freedom, and the invisible forces that shape our lives. May your child move through the world with the wind's freedom, refreshing all they encounter.
Brisk - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Refreshing - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.
Energetic Movement - Moving represents progress, change, and the refusal to remain stagnant. May your child keep moving forward, never stagnant in growth.
彩 means "to color, coloring, appearance."
Appearance - Figure; state; manner.
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.
晴 means "clear, fine weather, dispel."
Clear - Free from clouds.
Dispel - To clear away worries.
Bright - Describes a cheerful atmosphere or outlook.
Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Fine Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.
Dispel - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Resolve - Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resolve throughout life.
彩 means "to color, coloring, appearance."
Appearance - Figure; state; manner.
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.
羽 means "feather, bird, ornament."
Ornament - A decorative item held while dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Feather - Feather represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the feather's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.
Ornament - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
彩 means "to color, coloring, appearance."
Appearance - Figure; state; manner.
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.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
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.
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.
晴 means "clear, fine weather, dispel."
Clear - Free from clouds.
Dispel - To clear away worries.
Bright - Describes a cheerful atmosphere or outlook.
Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Fine Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.
Dispel - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Resolve - Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resolve throughout life.
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.
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.
波 means "wave, surge, spread."
Wave - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.
Surge - Surge - A rising and falling motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surge throughout life.
Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.
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.
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.
羽 means "feather, bird, ornament."
Ornament - A decorative item held while dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Feather - Feather represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the feather's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.
Ornament - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
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.
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.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
一 means "one, once, first."
A Certain - One Particular; some specific.
Little - Something that is small or minimal.
Or - Alternatively; on the other hand.
Solely - Exclusively; only; single-mindedly.
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.
路 means "road, way, method."
Road - A path for travel.
Method - A manner of proceeding.
Administrative Division - The name of an administrative division in the Song Dynasty.
Travel - To go on a journey.
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.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
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Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
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Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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