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Japanese boy(male) nameKaiou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かいおう
  • Katakanatip:カイオウ
  • English Syllablestip:kai-ou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-i-o-u (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kaiou, Kaio, Kaioh, Kaiō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kaichan(かいちゃん)Click to speech かいちゃんOuchan( おうちゃん)Click to speech  おうちゃんKaochan( かおちゃん)Click to speech  かおちゃん

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameKaiou

Kanji Names & Meanings - 11 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 "Kaiou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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海凰- Kaiou -

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

means "phoenix."

  • Phoenix - A mythical bird that rises from its own ashes.

Name ideas examples

  • Phoenix - The phoenix (鳳凰) represents rebirth, immortality, and the empress in Japanese imperial symbolism. May your child rise renewed like the phoenix from every challenge, embodying immortal grace.

魁皇- Kaiou -

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means "large, leader, vanguard."

Name ideas examples

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

  • Vanguard - Vanguard - The Front; the forefront - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of vanguard throughout life.

  • Big Dipper - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

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

  • Ladle - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

means "emperor, imperial, heaven."

Name ideas examples

  • Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.

  • Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • 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.

  • Busy - Busy - Engaged in activity

  • Hectic - Being hectic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be hectic, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Hurried - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

  • King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.

介凰- Kaiou -

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means "to help, to mediate, to separate."

  • To Help - To assist.

  • Alone - To be isolated.

  • Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.

  • Armor - To wear armor.

  • Edge - The outermost part of something.

  • Helping - To assist or aid someone.

  • Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.

  • Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.

  • Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.

  • Separating - To divide or keep apart.

  • Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.

Name ideas examples

  • To Help - Helping others is the expression of compassion in action, serving those in need. May your child extend helping hands throughout their life, serving others with joy.

  • Alone - Being alone represents independence, self-reliance, and the courage of solitude. May your child be comfortable alone, finding strength in solitude when needed.

  • Ancient Japanese Official - The ancient carries the wisdom of ages, connecting us to our ancestral heritage. May your child honor ancient wisdom while creating new paths for the future.

  • 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.

  • Edge - Edges define boundaries, provide sharpness, and mark where one thing meets another. May your child have the edge to cut through confusion, sharp but not harmful.

  • Helping - Helping represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in helping with purpose and skill.

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

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

  • Mediating - Mediating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in mediating with purpose and skill.

  • Separating - Separating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in separating with purpose and skill.

  • Shell - Shells in ancient Japan were used as currency, representing wealth, protection, and hidden treasures. May your child discover and protect life's hidden treasures, prospering in all endeavors.

means "phoenix."

  • Phoenix - A mythical bird that rises from its own ashes.

Name ideas examples

  • Phoenix - The phoenix (鳳凰) represents rebirth, immortality, and the empress in Japanese imperial symbolism. May your child rise renewed like the phoenix from every challenge, embodying immortal grace.

凱旺- Kaiou -

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means "victory cry, to harmonize."

Name ideas examples

  • Victory Cry - 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.

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

  • Calmness - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

means "vigorous, flourishing, radiant."

Name ideas examples

  • Vigorous - Being vigorous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vigorous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Flourishing - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Radiant - Radiance represents inner light shining forth and brilliant presence. May your child radiate light and warmth.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

改王- Kaiou -

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means "reform, revise, renew."

  • Reform - To change for the better.

  • Revise - To Alter; to modify.

  • Renew - To make new again.

  • Amend - To make changes or corrections to something in order to improve it.

  • Inspect - To examine something closely in order to check its quality or condition.

Name ideas examples

  • Reform - Reform - To change for the better - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of reform throughout life.

  • Revise - Revise - To Alter; to modify - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of revise throughout life.

  • Renew - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Amend - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

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

means "king, to reign, honorific."

  • King - A Male Monarch; emperor; sovereign ruler.

  • To Become King - To ascend to the throne; to rule; to govern.

  • To Reign - To Rule by Virtue; to govern the realm.

  • Honorific - A respectful title for grandparents or elders.

  • Emperor, Monarch - A ruler of a country who governs with virtue.

  • Prince - Male members of the imperial family of fifth rank or below.

Name ideas examples

  • King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.

  • To Become King - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

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

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Emperor, Monarch - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Prince - A prince carries both privilege and responsibility for their people. May your child lead with both the authority and responsibility of a prince.

海央- Kaiou -

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

means "center, middle, harmonious."

Name ideas examples

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Middle - Middle represents moderation, balance, and the golden mean between extremes. May your child find the golden middle path, avoiding extremes with wisdom.

  • Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.

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

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

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

海王- Kaiou -

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

means "king, to reign, honorific."

  • King - A Male Monarch; emperor; sovereign ruler.

  • To Become King - To ascend to the throne; to rule; to govern.

  • To Reign - To Rule by Virtue; to govern the realm.

  • Honorific - A respectful title for grandparents or elders.

  • Emperor, Monarch - A ruler of a country who governs with virtue.

  • Prince - Male members of the imperial family of fifth rank or below.

Name ideas examples

  • King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.

  • To Become King - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

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

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Emperor, Monarch - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Prince - A prince carries both privilege and responsibility for their people. May your child lead with both the authority and responsibility of a prince.

海皇- Kaiou -

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

means "emperor, imperial, heaven."

Name ideas examples

  • Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.

  • Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • 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.

  • Busy - Busy - Engaged in activity

  • Hectic - Being hectic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be hectic, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Hurried - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

  • King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.

魁凰- Kaiou -

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means "large, leader, vanguard."

Name ideas examples

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

  • Vanguard - Vanguard - The Front; the forefront - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of vanguard throughout life.

  • Big Dipper - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

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

  • Ladle - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

means "phoenix."

  • Phoenix - A mythical bird that rises from its own ashes.

Name ideas examples

  • Phoenix - The phoenix (鳳凰) represents rebirth, immortality, and the empress in Japanese imperial symbolism. May your child rise renewed like the phoenix from every challenge, embodying immortal grace.

魁旺- Kaiou -

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means "large, leader, vanguard."

Name ideas examples

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

  • Vanguard - Vanguard - The Front; the forefront - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of vanguard throughout life.

  • Big Dipper - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

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

  • Ladle - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

means "vigorous, flourishing, radiant."

Name ideas examples

  • Vigorous - Being vigorous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vigorous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Flourishing - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Radiant - Radiance represents inner light shining forth and brilliant presence. May your child radiate light and warmth.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

魁王- Kaiou -

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means "large, leader, vanguard."

Name ideas examples

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

  • Vanguard - Vanguard - The Front; the forefront - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of vanguard throughout life.

  • Big Dipper - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

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

  • Ladle - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

means "king, to reign, honorific."

  • King - A Male Monarch; emperor; sovereign ruler.

  • To Become King - To ascend to the throne; to rule; to govern.

  • To Reign - To Rule by Virtue; to govern the realm.

  • Honorific - A respectful title for grandparents or elders.

  • Emperor, Monarch - A ruler of a country who governs with virtue.

  • Prince - Male members of the imperial family of fifth rank or below.

Name ideas examples

  • King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.

  • To Become King - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

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

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Emperor, Monarch - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Prince - A prince carries both privilege and responsibility for their people. May your child lead with both the authority and responsibility of a prince.

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