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Japanese boy(male) nameIssen
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:いっせん
  • Katakanatip:イッセン
  • English Syllablestip:i-ssen (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:i-s-se-n (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Issen
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Issenkun(いっせんくん)Click to speech いっせんくんSenchan( せんちゃん)Click to speech  せんちゃんIcchan( いっちゃん)Click to speech  いっちゃん

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

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一撰- Issen -

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means "one, once, first."

Name ideas examples

  • One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.

  • Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.

  • First - 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.

  • A Certain - Certainty represents something specific and meaningful, even when unnamed. May your child recognize what is certain and important in their life.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • At a Time - Taking things one at a time represents patience and methodical progress. May your child approach challenges one step at a time with patience.

  • Indeed - Indeed represents affirmation, truth, and emphatic agreement. May your child speak truth with conviction and recognize it in others.

  • Little - Little represents appreciation for small things and the power of modest beginnings. May your child appreciate life's small wonders and grow from humble beginnings.

  • Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.

  • Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

  • Slightly - Subtle differences and small adjustments often make significant impact. May your child appreciate subtle nuances that make a difference.

  • Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.

  • Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.

means "to compose, to select, to pick."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Compose Poetry, Prose - Compose Poetry/Prose - Writing poems or prose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of compose poetry/prose throughout life.

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

  • Pick the Best - Pick The Best - Choosing the best option - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pick the best throughout life.

  • Assemble - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

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

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

一煎- Issen -

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means "one, once, first."

Name ideas examples

  • One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.

  • Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.

  • First - 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.

  • A Certain - Certainty represents something specific and meaningful, even when unnamed. May your child recognize what is certain and important in their life.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • At a Time - Taking things one at a time represents patience and methodical progress. May your child approach challenges one step at a time with patience.

  • Indeed - Indeed represents affirmation, truth, and emphatic agreement. May your child speak truth with conviction and recognize it in others.

  • Little - Little represents appreciation for small things and the power of modest beginnings. May your child appreciate life's small wonders and grow from humble beginnings.

  • Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.

  • Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

  • Slightly - Subtle differences and small adjustments often make significant impact. May your child appreciate subtle nuances that make a difference.

  • Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.

  • Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.

means "to roast, to boil down, to refine."

  • To Roast - To cook food by direct exposure to dry heat, either in an oven or over an open fire.

  • To Boil Down - To Simmer; to decoct; to extract by boiling.

  • To Refine - To purify or improve something by removing impurities.

  • Boil - To cook food in boiling water or other liquid.

  • Fry - To cook in hot oil or fat.

  • Infuse - To steep a substance in a liquid to extract its flavor or essence.

  • Melt - To reduce a solid substance to a liquid state by heating.

  • Simmer - To cook food in liquid at a temperature just below boiling point.

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Boil Down - Down represents groundedness, rest, and the wisdom of knowing when to yield. May your child know when to rest and yield, finding strength in groundedness.

  • To Refine - Refining represents the process of purification and improvement through dedicated effort. May your child refine their character constantly, becoming purer and more skilled with time.

  • Boil - Boiling represents transformation through heat, purification, and energetic change. May your child transform challenges into nourishment.

  • Fry - Fry - To cook in hot oil or fat - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fry throughout life.

  • Infuse - Infuse - To steep a substance in a liquid to extract its fl - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of infuse throughout life.

  • Melt - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Simmer - Simmer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the simmer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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