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Isamukun(いさむくん)
Mucchan(むっちゃん)
Icchan(いっちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Isamu
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 "Isamu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
勇 means "brave, valor, strong."
Brave - Courageous; bold.
Valor - Heroic courage.
Daring - Willing to take risks and try new things.
Resolute - Firmly determined to do something.
Soldier - A person who serves in an army.
Brave - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Valor - Valor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the valor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Daring - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.
Resolute - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
力 means "power, effort, to exert."
To Exert - To put forth strength.
Momentum or Energy - The power or energy to move forward. Examples include power, influence, and authority.
Power - Power represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the power's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Effort - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and the ability to withstand. May your child be tough enough to face life's challenges.
To Exert - The act of exert represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child exert with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Ability - Ability - Capacity; skill - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ability throughout life.
Momentum or Energy - Moments are the building blocks of life, each one precious and unrepeatable. May your child treasure each moment, fully present and aware.
湧 means "to well up."
To Gush Out - The act of gush out represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gush out with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Spring Forth - Spring represents renewal, new beginnings, and the awakening of life after dormancy. May your child carry spring's energy of renewal, beginning each day with fresh hope.
To Surge Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
勇 means "brave, valor, strong."
Brave - Courageous; bold.
Valor - Heroic courage.
Daring - Willing to take risks and try new things.
Resolute - Firmly determined to do something.
Soldier - A person who serves in an army.
Brave - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Valor - Valor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the valor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Daring - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.
Resolute - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.
Vision - Vision represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of vision.
Illusion - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.
Dim - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Fleeting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
勇 means "brave, valor, strong."
Brave - Courageous; bold.
Valor - Heroic courage.
Daring - Willing to take risks and try new things.
Resolute - Firmly determined to do something.
Soldier - A person who serves in an army.
Brave - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Valor - Valor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the valor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Daring - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.
Resolute - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
功 means "achievement, merit, success."
Achievement - An Accomplishment; a feat.
Merit - A praiseworthy quality.
Success - A favorable outcome.
Effectiveness - The ability to produce a desired result.
Work - The effort put into a task or job.
Achievement - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Merit - Merit - A praiseworthy quality - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of merit throughout life.
Success - Success - A favorable outcome - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of success throughout life.
Effectiveness - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.
奮 means "to rouse, to stir up."
To be Spirited or Enthusiastic - This refers to having a strong will and determination to do something.
To Flutter - This refers to a bird flapping its wings.
To Move - This refers to being in motion.
To Rise Up - This refers to having the courage and strength to stand up and take action.
To Sway - This refers to swaying or rocking back and forth.
To Take Flight - This refers to a bird taking off and flying away.
To Tremble - This refers to shaking or quivering.
To be Spirited or Enthusiastic - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
To Flutter - The act of flutter represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child flutter with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Move - Moving represents progress, change, and the refusal to remain stagnant. May your child keep moving forward, never stagnant in growth.
To Rise Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
To Sway - The act of sway represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sway with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Take Flight - Taking represents receiving with gratitude and claiming what is rightfully one's own. May your child receive graciously and claim their rightful place with confidence.
To Tremble - The act of tremble represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child tremble with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
勇 means "brave, valor, strong."
Brave - Courageous; bold.
Valor - Heroic courage.
Daring - Willing to take risks and try new things.
Resolute - Firmly determined to do something.
Soldier - A person who serves in an army.
Brave - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Valor - Valor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the valor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Daring - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.
Resolute - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
大 means "big, excellent, greatly."
Big - Large in Size; great in degree; many in number or quantity.
Excellent - Outstanding; magnificent; impressive.
Approximately - Roughly; generally; more or less.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Honorific - A word of respect added before someone's name.
Prefix - A prefix indicating respect or greatness.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Big - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Greatly - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
Approximately - Approximately - Roughly; generally; more or less - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approximately throughout life.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Prefix - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Proud - Proud - Arrogant; having a haughty attitude - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proud throughout life.
Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
亥 means "boar, twelfth zodiac."
Boar - The twelfth zodiac animal.
Twelfth Zodiac - The final position in the Japanese zodiac cycle; NNW direction; around 10 PM.
Time - 10pm and the two hours before and after.
Boar - The boar (亥) represents courage, determination, and honest straightforwardness. May your child have the boar's determination, charging forward with courage.
Twelfth Zodiac - Twelfth Zodiac represents one of the twelve zodiac signs, each carrying unique symbolic meaning. May your child embody the positive qualities associated with twelfth zodiac.
Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
左 means "left, to go left, east."
Left - Left represents the heart side, intuition, and the path less traveled. May your child trust their heart and have courage to take unconventional paths.
To Assist - The act of assist represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child assist with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Evidence - Evidence represents proof, verification, and establishing truth. May your child stand on solid evidence.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Lower - Lower represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the lower's dedication and skill in their life's work.
牟 means "moo, seize, large."
Moo - The sound a cow makes.
Barley - A cereal grain used in brewing and distilling.
Container - A vessel used to hold grains such as millet and buckwheat.
Greed - To take or seize something by force.
Helmet - A protective headgear.
Pupil - The dark central area of the eye.
Moo - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Seize - Seizing represents opportunity, action, and grasping what matters. May your child seize opportunities when they arise.
Barley - Barley represents sustenance, brewing traditions, and patient cultivation. May your child cultivate patience and reap abundant harvests.
Big, Many - Big/Many - Large in size or quantity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of big/many throughout life.
Container - Container represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the container's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Cry of a Cow - Cows symbolize diligence, patience, and the quiet strength of steady work. May your child embody the cow's patient diligence, achieving great things through steady effort.
Greed - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Helmet - Helmet - A protective headgear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of helmet throughout life.
Pupil - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.
猪 means "wild boar, pig."
Wild Boar - A powerful wild pig known for its strength and determination.
Pig - A Domesticated Swine; a farm animal.
Wild Boar - Wild geese symbolize loyalty, communication, and the importance of community and family bonds. May your child honor family bonds like the wild goose, never forgetting where they belong.
Pig - The pig (亥) represents prosperity, good fortune, and a generous heart. May your child enjoy the pig's prosperity and share generously with others.
佐 means "assist, aid, deputy."
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Deputy - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
勲 means "merit, decoration, distinguished service."
Merit - Distinguished achievement.
Decoration - An award for service.
Distinguished Service - Notable accomplishment.
Accomplishment - A successful result or achievement.
Achievement - Something accomplished, especially by ability or effort.
Feat - An impressive or remarkable act or achievement.
Merit - Merit - Distinguished achievement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of merit throughout life.
Decoration - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Distinguished Service - Distinguished Service - Notable accomplishment - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of distinguished service throughout life.
Accomplishment - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Achievement - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Feat - Feat - An impressive or remarkable act or achievement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feat throughout life.
敢 means "dare, not dare, rhetorical."
Dare - To have courage to do; to push through with determination.
Rhetorical - How could one not do; how could one resist.
To Do Something Boldly or Without Hesitation - Used to express the idea of taking action without hesitation or fear.
Dare - Dare - To have courage to do; to push through with determ - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dare throughout life.
Not Dare - Not Dare - To refrain from doing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of not dare throughout life.
Rhetorical - Being rhetorical represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be rhetorical, letting this quality guide their path.
To Do Something Boldly or Without Hesitation - The act of do something boldly or without hesitation represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child do something boldly or without hesitation with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
功 means "achievement, merit, success."
Achievement - An Accomplishment; a feat.
Merit - A praiseworthy quality.
Success - A favorable outcome.
Effectiveness - The ability to produce a desired result.
Work - The effort put into a task or job.
Achievement - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Merit - Merit - A praiseworthy quality - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of merit throughout life.
Success - Success - A favorable outcome - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of success throughout life.
Effectiveness - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
威 means "to threaten, stern, power."
To Threaten - To Intimidate; to frighten.
Power - The force or dignity that makes others submit.
Intimidate, Threaten - To make someone feel scared or intimidated.
To Threaten - The act of threaten represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child threaten with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Stern - Stern - Strict; solemn - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stern throughout life.
Power - Power represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the power's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Intimidate, Threaten - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
凜 means "dignified, severe, commanding."
Dignified - Noble and impressive bearing.
Commanding - Inspiring awe and respect.
Cold - A coldness that makes one's body tense.
Stately - A stately and dignified presence.
Dignified - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Severe - Severity represents strictness, discipline, and the tough love that builds character. May your child have the strength to be severe when needed, building character.
Commanding - Command represents authority, decisiveness, and the ability to direct others. May your child command with wisdom, directing others toward good.
Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.
Stately - State represents condition, status, and the current circumstance of being. May your child maintain a good state of mind, body, and spirit.
五 means "five, five times."
Five - Five represents the five elements, the five senses, and completeness in Japanese philosophy. May your child be complete in all five elements—balanced, sensing, and whole.
Five Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
三 means "three, three times, third."
Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.
六 means "six, sixth."
Six - Six represents harmony, balance, and the six directions of space. May your child find balance in all six directions of life, harmonious and centered.
Sixth - Sixth - The sixth in order - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sixth throughout life.
Yin Line - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
伊 means "he, she, this, only."
This - Demonstrative pronoun.
Only - A particle for adjusting tone.
Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.
He, She - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.
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.
Italy - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
佐 means "assist, aid, deputy."
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Deputy - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
偉 means "great, large."
Large - Big and Impressive; flourishing.
Grand - Impressive and imposing in size, appearance, or style.
Prosperous - Having or indicating success or wealth.
Great - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
沙 means "sand, beach, select."
Sand - Fine particles of rock.
Beach - A sandy shore.
Desert - A barren area of land, typically with little vegetation, extreme temperatures, and sparse population.
Sift - To separate out the good from the bad by washing with water.
Sand - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Beach - Beach - A sandy shore - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of beach throughout life.
Select - Selecting represents wisdom, choice, and careful decision-making. May your child select wisely in all of life's important choices.
Desert - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Sift - Sifting represents separating, discerning, and finding the valuable. May your child discern what is valuable.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.
Vision - Vision represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of vision.
Illusion - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.
Dim - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Fleeting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
威 means "to threaten, stern, power."
To Threaten - To Intimidate; to frighten.
Power - The force or dignity that makes others submit.
Intimidate, Threaten - To make someone feel scared or intimidated.
To Threaten - The act of threaten represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child threaten with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Stern - Stern - Strict; solemn - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stern throughout life.
Power - Power represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the power's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Intimidate, Threaten - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
佐 means "assist, aid, deputy."
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Deputy - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.
Vision - Vision represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of vision.
Illusion - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.
Dim - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Fleeting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
威 means "to threaten, stern, power."
To Threaten - To Intimidate; to frighten.
Power - The force or dignity that makes others submit.
Intimidate, Threaten - To make someone feel scared or intimidated.
To Threaten - The act of threaten represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child threaten with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Stern - Stern - Strict; solemn - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stern throughout life.
Power - Power represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the power's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Intimidate, Threaten - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
佐 means "assist, aid, deputy."
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Deputy - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
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JP Names that have the same gender and start with I.
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What is Hiragana?
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.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
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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