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Iwatora
Iwatora- Gender:Male
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:いわとら - :イワトラ
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Iwachan(いわちゃん)
Torakun( とらくん)Iwatorakun( いわとらくん)
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 "Iwatora," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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巌虎- Iwatora -
巌 means "rock, steep, cliff."
Steep - Precipitous; sheer cliffs.
Cliff - A rugged, rocky cliff.
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Rock - Rocks symbolize permanence, reliability, and the strength that comes from deep roots. May your child be a rock of stability for others, dependable and enduring through all seasons.
Steep - Steepness represents challenge, difficulty, and the growth that comes from climbing. May your child climb steep paths that lead to great heights of achievement.
Cliff - Cliffs represent dramatic change, bold edges, and breathtaking views. May your child stand at life's cliffs with courage and awe.
虎 means "tiger, brave, fierce."
Tiger - A large, striped wild cat.
Brave - Courageous; fearless.
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Tiger - The tiger (寅) represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. May your child have the tiger's bravery and strength to face any challenge.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; fearless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
Fierce - Fierce - Violent; ferocious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
駕玄- Iwatora -
駕 means "to harness, to ride, vehicle."
To Ride - To ride on a vehicle such as a horse-drawn carriage.
Attach - To attach a vehicle to an ox or horse.
Cross - To cross over. To ride over.
Handle - To handle and use skillfully.
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To Control - The act of control represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child control with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Ride - The act of ride represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child ride with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Surpass - The act of surpass represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child surpass with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Vehicle - Vehicle - The emperor's carriage; transportation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of vehicle throughout life.
Attach - Attaching represents connection, commitment, and forming bonds. May your child form strong attachments to worthy causes and people.
Cross - Crossing represents transition, bridging, and moving between states. May your child cross bridges with courage and build new ones.
Handle - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
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Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.
Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.
Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.
North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.
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