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Irumichan(いるみちゃん)
Mi-chan( みーちゃん)
I-chan( いーちゃん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Irumi
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 "Irumi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
要 means "need, essential, summarize."
Accounting - Accounting book, ledger, securities, promissory note.
Certainly, Definitely - Certainly, definitely.
Govern, Organize - To organize, to tie together, to conclude.
Necessary, Important - To require, to be essential, to be important, to summarize, to simplify, to conclude.
Threaten - To threaten, to coerce.
Waist - To wear around the waist, to put around the waist.
Need - Needing represents requirements, dependence, and humility. May your child recognize their needs and meet the needs of others.
Essential - Being essential represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be essential, letting this quality guide their path.
Summarize - Summarize - To Condense; to conclude - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of summarize throughout life.
Accounting - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Ambush, Wait - Ambush/Wait - To ambush, to welcome, to wait - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ambush/wait throughout life.
Bind, Vow - Bind/Vow - To bind, to swear, to promise, to covenant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bind/vow throughout life.
Certainly, Definitely - Certainly/Definitely - Certainly, definitely - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of certainly/definitely throughout life.
Govern, Organize - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Necessary, Important - Necessary/Important - To require, to be essential, to be important, to s - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of necessary/important throughout life.
Request, Desire - Request/Desire - To ask for, to wish for - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of request/desire throughout life.
Threaten - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Waist - Waist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the waist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
河 means "river, stream, milky way."
River - A large flowing body of water.
Stream - A Watercourse; a flowing channel.
River - Rivers symbolize the continuous flow of life, perseverance, and the journey toward the sea. May your child's life flow steadily like a river, carving their own path with quiet determination.
Yellow River - Rivers symbolize the continuous flow of life, perseverance, and the journey toward the sea. May your child's life flow steadily like a river, carving their own path with quiet determination.
Stream - Streams represent freshness, the beginning of journeys, and the purity of mountain springs. May your child carry the freshness of a mountain stream, pure of heart and full of life.
Milky Way - The sky represents limitless possibility, aspiration, and higher ideals. May your child reach toward the sky with boundless dreams.
容 means "contain, accept, appearance."
To Contain, Hold - To put something into a container or vessel. To fill or cover something.
Appearance - The Outward Look; form.
Contain - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
To Contain, Hold - The act of contain/hold represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child contain/hold with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Accept - Accepting represents openness, grace, and receiving with gratitude. May your child accept life's gifts with grace and gratitude.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Contents, Substance - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Easy - Easy - Simple; not difficult - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of easy 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.
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.
衣 means "clothing, robe, cover."
Clothing - Clothing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in clothing with purpose and skill.
Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.
To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
留 means "stay, keep, fasten."
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
To Stay Still - Staying represents perseverance, commitment, and faithfulness through time. May your child stay true to their commitments, faithful and persevering.
Keep - Keeping represents maintaining, preserving, and faithful holding. May your child keep their promises and maintain what matters.
Fasten - Speed represents efficiency, quick thinking, and the ability to act decisively. May your child think and act quickly when needed, seizing opportunities swiftly.
Pleiades - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Ruble - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
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.
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.
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