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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameIru
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:いる
  • Katakanatip:イル
  • English transcriptionstip:Iru
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Icchan(いっちゃん)Click to speech いっちゃんIrukun( いるくん)Click to speech  いるくんI-chan( いーちゃん)Click to speech  いーちゃん

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

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameIru

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 "Iru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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射琉- Iru -

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means "shoot, fire, aim."

  • Shoot - To shoot an arrow with a bow.

  • Strike - To fire a bullet with a gun.

  • Shine - To let in light, to be illuminated by light.

  • Aim - To aim accurately.

  • Official Name - A title given to a government official.

  • Boredom - To become tired or disinterested.

Name ideas examples

  • Shine - To bring light and joy into the world.

  • Aim - To strive for greatness and reach one's goals.

  • Official Name - To honor a family member or ancestor with a title.

means "gemstone, precious stone."

  • Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing something of great value and worth.

  • Gemstone - Representing a rare and beautiful object.

  • Radiant - Signifying a bright and shining light.

生琉- Iru -

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means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To Give Birth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.

  • To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.

  • Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.

  • Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.

  • Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.

  • Student - Student, pupil, disciple.

Name ideas examples

  • Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.

  • Life - Representing the preciousness of life.

  • Living - Signifying the joy of living.

  • To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.

  • To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.

  • To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.

  • Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.

  • Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.

  • Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.

means "gemstone, precious stone."

  • Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing something of great value and worth.

  • Gemstone - Representing a rare and beautiful object.

  • Radiant - Signifying a bright and shining light.

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