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Japanese boy(male) nameIruka
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:いるか
  • Katakanatip:イルカ
  • English Syllablestip:i-ru-ka (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:i-ru-ka (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Iruka
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Irukun(いるくん)Click to speech いるくんIcchan( いっちゃん)Click to speech  いっちゃんRucchan( るっちゃん)Click to speech  るっちゃん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Iruka."

Introduction to how Japanese names work

入香- Iruka -

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means "to enter, to accept, income."

Name ideas examples

  • 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 "fragrance, fragrant, pleasant."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrance - Fragrance - Aroma; a pleasant smell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fragrance throughout life.

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

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

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

  • Lance - Lance - A piece in shogi - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lance throughout life.

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