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Kabuchan(かぶちゃん)
Kabukun( かぶくん)
Kabutan( かぶたん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Kabuto
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 "Kabuto," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
兜 means "helmet, armor."
Helmet - A protective head covering for warriors.
Armor - Defensive gear worn in battle.
Bewilder - To confuse or perplex someone.
Hat - A head covering typically made of fabric or straw.
Wander - To move about without a fixed destination.
Wrap - To cover or enclose something with a cloth or other material.
Helmet - 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.
Armor - Armor represents preparation, protection, and the strength to withstand attack. May your child be well-armored in virtue, prepared and protected against life's battles.
Bewilder - Bewilder represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the bewilder's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Hat - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.
Wander - Wander represents a role or one who acts with purpose. May your child be a worthy wander when called to that role.
Wrap - Wrapping represents care, protection, and thoughtful presentation. May your child wrap their gifts to the world with care and love.
兜 means "helmet, armor."
Helmet - A protective head covering for warriors.
Armor - Defensive gear worn in battle.
Bewilder - To confuse or perplex someone.
Hat - A head covering typically made of fabric or straw.
Wander - To move about without a fixed destination.
Wrap - To cover or enclose something with a cloth or other material.
Helmet - 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.
Armor - Armor represents preparation, protection, and the strength to withstand attack. May your child be well-armored in virtue, prepared and protected against life's battles.
Bewilder - Bewilder represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the bewilder's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Hat - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.
Wander - Wander represents a role or one who acts with purpose. May your child be a worthy wander when called to that role.
Wrap - Wrapping represents care, protection, and thoughtful presentation. May your child wrap their gifts to the world with care and love.
杜 means "wild pear, grove, close."
Grove - A forest, especially around a shrine.
Forest - A place where trees are densely packed. Also, a forest surrounding a shrine.
Wild Pear - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.
Grove - The grove represents sacred space, sheltered growth, and community of trees. May your child find and create sacred spaces.
Close - Closing represents completion, intimacy, and knowing when to conclude. May your child close chapters well and embrace new beginnings.
Forest - Forests symbolize community, mystery, and the wisdom found in nature's sanctuary. May your child find peace in life's forests, discovering wisdom in places of deep quietude.
可 means "good, permit, can."
Good - Acceptable; satisfactory.
Allowed. - Used to express that something is allowed or permissible.
Degree. - Used to express the degree or extent of something.
Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept what is being said.
Possible. - Used to express the possibility of something being done.
Should - Expressing Advisability; ought to.
Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption.
Good - 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.
Permit - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Can - Can - To be able to; expressing possibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of can throughout life.
Allowed. - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Degree. - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Listen. Accept. - Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of listen. accept. throughout life.
Possible. - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Should - Should - Expressing Advisability; ought to - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of should throughout life.
Speculation. - Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of speculation. throughout life.
太 means "thick, great, very."
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
Grand - Magnificent; impressive; principal.
Thick - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Great - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
Bold - Bold - Describes someone who is daring - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bold 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.
彼 means "he, that."
He - That; that person; those people; that thing over there.
He - 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.
人 means "person, others, each person."
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
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