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Japanese boy(male) nameIsaya
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:いさや
  • Katakanatip:イサヤ
  • English Syllablestip:i-sa-ya (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:i-sa-ya (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Isaya
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Isakun(いさくん)Click to speech いさくんYacchan(やっちゃん)Click to speech やっちゃんIsan(いさん)Click to speech いさん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 12 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 "Isaya," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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偉鞘- Isaya -

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means "great, large."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "sheath, scabbard, whip tip."

  • Sheath - A case for a sword blade.

  • Scabbard - A protective covering for a sword.

  • Whip Tip - The end of a riding whip.

  • Strap - A strap used to secure the front and back wheels of a saddle, called a mawari and shizuku, respectively.

Name ideas examples

  • Sheath - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Scabbard - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Whip Tip - Whip Tip - The end of a riding whip - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of whip tip throughout life.

  • Strap - 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.

功也- Isaya -

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means "achievement, merit, success."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

  • To be - The act of be represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

功八- Isaya -

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means "achievement, merit, success."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "eight, eight times, eighth."

Name ideas examples

  • Eight - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Eight Times - Eight Times - Eight occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eight times throughout life.

功哉- Isaya -

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means "achievement, merit, success."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "question particle, exclamation, beginning."

Name ideas examples

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • First Time - 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.

  • To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

功弥- Isaya -

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means "achievement, merit, success."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "universal, long time, to mend."

Name ideas examples

  • Universal - Being universal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be universal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • To Mend - The act of mend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child mend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.

功矢- Isaya -

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means "achievement, merit, success."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Name ideas examples

  • Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.

  • Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.

  • To Vow - The act of vow represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child vow with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.

  • Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.

井小也- Isaya -

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means "well, town."

  • Well - A Water Well; a well curb.

  • Town - An Inhabited Place; because people gather and live around wells.

  • Street - A street is a public thoroughfare in a built environment, typically paved and marked by buildings on either side.

Name ideas examples

  • Well - The well represents source, depth of resource, and community provision. May your child be a source of provision.

  • Town - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

  • Street - The street represents public life, community thoroughfare, and connected paths. May your child walk public paths with honor.

means "small, trivial, young person."

Name ideas examples

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.

  • Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

  • To be - The act of be represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

井小哉- Isaya -

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means "well, town."

  • Well - A Water Well; a well curb.

  • Town - An Inhabited Place; because people gather and live around wells.

  • Street - A street is a public thoroughfare in a built environment, typically paved and marked by buildings on either side.

Name ideas examples

  • Well - The well represents source, depth of resource, and community provision. May your child be a source of provision.

  • Town - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

  • Street - The street represents public life, community thoroughfare, and connected paths. May your child walk public paths with honor.

means "small, trivial, young person."

Name ideas examples

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.

  • Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "question particle, exclamation, beginning."

Name ideas examples

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • First Time - 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.

  • To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

伊小也- Isaya -

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means "he, she, this, only."

  • He, She - Third person pronoun.

  • This - Demonstrative pronoun.

  • Only - A particle for adjusting tone.

  • Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "small, trivial, young person."

Name ideas examples

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.

  • Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

  • To be - The act of be represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

伊小哉- Isaya -

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means "he, she, this, only."

  • He, She - Third person pronoun.

  • This - Demonstrative pronoun.

  • Only - A particle for adjusting tone.

  • Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "small, trivial, young person."

Name ideas examples

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.

  • Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "question particle, exclamation, beginning."

Name ideas examples

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • First Time - 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.

  • To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

伊小弥- Isaya -

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means "he, she, this, only."

  • He, She - Third person pronoun.

  • This - Demonstrative pronoun.

  • Only - A particle for adjusting tone.

  • Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "small, trivial, young person."

Name ideas examples

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.

  • Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "universal, long time, to mend."

Name ideas examples

  • Universal - Being universal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be universal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • To Mend - The act of mend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child mend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.

伊小矢- Isaya -

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means "he, she, this, only."

  • He, She - Third person pronoun.

  • This - Demonstrative pronoun.

  • Only - A particle for adjusting tone.

  • Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "small, trivial, young person."

Name ideas examples

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.

  • Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Name ideas examples

  • Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.

  • Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.

  • To Vow - The act of vow represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child vow with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.

  • Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.

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