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Japanese boy(male) nameJosefu
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:じょせふ
  • Katakanatip:ジョセフ
  • English Syllablestip:jo-se-fu (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:jo-se-fu (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Josefu
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Josekun(じょせくん)Click to speech じょせくんFuchan( ふちゃん)Click to speech  ふちゃんSefusan( せふさん)Click to speech  せふさん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Josefu."

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如勢夫- Josefu -

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means "like, to reach, not as good as."

  • Like - Meaning "as if" or "similar to."

  • To Reach - Used to express the idea of something "reaching" or "attaining" something else.

  • To Go - To Proceed; to head toward.

  • Not asGood as - To Not Match; to be inferior.

  • If - Expressing conditional meaning.

Name ideas examples

  • Like - Like - Meaning "as if" or "similar to - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of like throughout life.

  • To Reach - Reaching represents extending, striving, and pushing toward goals. May your child reach for great things, extending beyond their current grasp.

  • To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Not asGood as - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • If - Conditions and possibilities open paths of potential. May your child see possibilities and prepare for various outcomes.

means "force, vigor, situation."

Name ideas examples

  • Force - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

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

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

  • Activity, Vitality - Activity/Vitality - The state or quality of being active or energetic - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of activity/vitality throughout life.

  • Army - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • Form, Appearance - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.

  • Group, Number - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

means "husband, man, worker."

Name ideas examples

  • Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.

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

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