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Kagakun(かがくん)Kagatan( かがたん)
Kagachan( かがちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Kagaya
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 "Kagaya," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
耀 means "radiance, brilliance, shining."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Illuminate - To make something clear or understandable, to shed light on a subject.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light or luster.
哉 means "particle indicating strong emotion or emphasis."
A Question Or Contradiction - Read as "Ka" and "Ya", to be used to express a sense of doubt or disbelief .
An Exclamation - Read as "Kana", to be used to express admiration or awe.
A Beginning - The beginning or start of something.
Beginning - This kanji can be used to signify the beginning of something, such as the start of a new life. It can also be used to represent the start of a new journey or a new chapter in life.
Wonder - This kanji can be used to express a sense of wonder or curiosity. It can be used to signify the joy of discovering something new or the excitement of embarking on a new adventure.
Admiration - This kanji can be used to express admiration or appreciation for something. It can be used to signify the admiration of a new accomplishment or the appreciation of a new experience.
Awe - This kanji can be used to express a sense of awe or reverence. It can be used to signify the awe of a new discovery or the reverence of a new journey.
輝 means "radiance, brilliance."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.
Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.
Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.
Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.
哉 means "particle indicating strong emotion or emphasis."
A Question Or Contradiction - Read as "Ka" and "Ya", to be used to express a sense of doubt or disbelief .
An Exclamation - Read as "Kana", to be used to express admiration or awe.
A Beginning - The beginning or start of something.
Beginning - This kanji can be used to signify the beginning of something, such as the start of a new life. It can also be used to represent the start of a new journey or a new chapter in life.
Wonder - This kanji can be used to express a sense of wonder or curiosity. It can be used to signify the joy of discovering something new or the excitement of embarking on a new adventure.
Admiration - This kanji can be used to express admiration or appreciation for something. It can be used to signify the admiration of a new accomplishment or the appreciation of a new experience.
Awe - This kanji can be used to express a sense of awe or reverence. It can be used to signify the awe of a new discovery or the reverence of a new journey.
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
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Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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