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Kaichan(かいちゃん)
Shinkun( しんくん)
Kaishinkun( かいしんくん)![]()
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 "Kaishin," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
快 means "pleasant, cheerful, swift."
Pleasant - Pleasant - Agreeable and enjoyable; comfortable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pleasant throughout life.
Cheerful - Being cheerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be cheerful, letting this quality guide their path.
Swift - Swiftness represents quick response, agility, and efficiency in action. May your child act swiftly and decisively when needed, never missing important moments.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
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.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
海 means "sea, ocean, vast."
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.
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.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
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.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
快 means "pleasant, cheerful, swift."
Pleasant - Pleasant - Agreeable and enjoyable; comfortable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pleasant throughout life.
Cheerful - Being cheerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be cheerful, letting this quality guide their path.
Swift - Swiftness represents quick response, agility, and efficiency in action. May your child act swiftly and decisively when needed, never missing important moments.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
真 means "true, truth, pure."
Pure - Unadulterated; natural.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
Unaltered - In its original form.
True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.
Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.
凱 means "victory cry, to harmonize."
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.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
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.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
皆 means "everyone, together."
Same - Being the same in some way.
Everyone - Everyone - All People; everybody; altogether - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.
Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.
Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
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.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
魁 means "large, leader, vanguard."
Forerunner - Describes someone who is the first to do something or is the pioneer of an idea.
Ladle - Describes a large spoon-like utensil used for serving food.
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.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
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.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
凱 means "victory cry, to harmonize."
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.
芯 means "core, center, wick."
凱 means "victory cry, to harmonize."
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.
親 means "parent, intimate, personal."
Parent - A mother or father.
Intimate - Close and familiar.
Personal - Done by oneself directly.
Family - Family members created through marriage.
Good Relationship - Having a good relationship with someone.
Leader - Someone who leads a game or activity.
Relative - A family member by marriage.
Self - Doing something oneself.
Parent - Parent - A mother or father - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of parent throughout life.
Intimate - Intimate - Close and familiar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intimate throughout life.
Personal - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
Family - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Good Relationship - 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.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Relative - Being relative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be relative, letting this quality guide their path.
Self - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
快 means "pleasant, cheerful, swift."
Pleasant - Pleasant - Agreeable and enjoyable; comfortable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pleasant throughout life.
Cheerful - Being cheerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be cheerful, letting this quality guide their path.
Swift - Swiftness represents quick response, agility, and efficiency in action. May your child act swiftly and decisively when needed, never missing important moments.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - 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.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
改 means "reform, revise, renew."
Reform - To change for the better.
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.
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.
新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and the excitement of discovery. May your child embrace the new with courage, pioneering fresh paths with innovation.
Fresh - Fresh - Not previously used - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fresh throughout life.
Modern - Modern - Current; up-to-date - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of modern throughout life.
改 means "reform, revise, renew."
Reform - To change for the better.
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.
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.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - 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.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
桧 means "hinoki."
Hinoki - Tall evergreen tree of the cypress family.
Hinoki - The hinoki, prized for its fragrant wood and durability, symbolizes nobility, purity, and sacred space. Used in shrine construction for centuries, it represents divine protection. May your child embody the hinoki's noble and enduring spirit.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
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.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
桧 means "hinoki."
Hinoki - Tall evergreen tree of the cypress family.
Hinoki - The hinoki, prized for its fragrant wood and durability, symbolizes nobility, purity, and sacred space. Used in shrine construction for centuries, it represents divine protection. May your child embody the hinoki's noble and enduring spirit.
親 means "parent, intimate, personal."
Parent - A mother or father.
Intimate - Close and familiar.
Personal - Done by oneself directly.
Family - Family members created through marriage.
Good Relationship - Having a good relationship with someone.
Leader - Someone who leads a game or activity.
Relative - A family member by marriage.
Self - Doing something oneself.
Parent - Parent - A mother or father - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of parent throughout life.
Intimate - Intimate - Close and familiar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intimate throughout life.
Personal - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
Family - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Good Relationship - 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.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Relative - Being relative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be relative, letting this quality guide their path.
Self - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
楷 means "standard script, model, proper."
Style - A style of Chinese calligraphy.
Chinese Pistache - A deciduous tree (Pistacia chinensis) native to East Asia.
Way - A way of doing something.
Standard Script - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Proper - Propriety represents correctness, appropriateness, and fitting behavior. May your child always act properly, fitting their behavior to each situation.
Style - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Chinese Pistache - The Chinese pistache represents longevity, wisdom, and the beauty of seasonal change. May your child age gracefully like this noble tree, growing more beautiful through life's seasons.
Way - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
芯 means "core, center, wick."
櫂 means "oar, paddle."
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
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.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
櫂 means "oar, paddle."
慎 means "to be careful, modest, simple."
Modest - Reserved and calm demeanor.
Simple - Plain manner.
Cautious - Being careful and mindful.
Graceful - Elegant and refined manner.
Refined - Having a graceful and elegant quality.
Respectful - Being courteous and gentle.
To be Careful - The act of be careful represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be careful with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Modest - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Simple - Simplicity represents clarity, essence, and freedom from unnecessary complexity. May your child embrace simplicity, finding clarity in the essential.
Cautious - Being cautious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be cautious, letting this quality guide their path.
Graceful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
Refined - Refinement represents cultivation, polish, and elegant development. May your child become refined in character and skill.
Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
櫂 means "oar, paddle."
親 means "parent, intimate, personal."
Parent - A mother or father.
Intimate - Close and familiar.
Personal - Done by oneself directly.
Family - Family members created through marriage.
Good Relationship - Having a good relationship with someone.
Leader - Someone who leads a game or activity.
Relative - A family member by marriage.
Self - Doing something oneself.
Parent - Parent - A mother or father - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of parent throughout life.
Intimate - Intimate - Close and familiar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intimate throughout life.
Personal - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
Family - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Good Relationship - 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.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Relative - Being relative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be relative, letting this quality guide their path.
Self - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
海 means "sea, ocean, vast."
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.
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.
信 means "trust, faith, letter."
Faith - Confidence; belief.
Letter - A written message.
Shinano - An abbreviation for the Shinano region.
Sincerity - Being honest and truthful.
Stay - To remain in the same place for two nights.
Trust - Trust represents faith in others, reliability, and the foundation of relationships. May your child be worthy of trust and able to trust the worthy.
Faith - Faith - Confidence; belief - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of faith throughout life.
Letter - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Mark, Sign - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shinano - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Stretch, Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
海 means "sea, ocean, vast."
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.
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.
新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and the excitement of discovery. May your child embrace the new with courage, pioneering fresh paths with innovation.
Fresh - Fresh - Not previously used - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fresh throughout life.
Modern - Modern - Current; up-to-date - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of modern throughout life.
海 means "sea, ocean, vast."
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.
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.
秦 means "dynasty, qin."
Country Name - Qin was one of the seven major states during the Warring States period in ancient China.
Surname - Qin is also a type of surname.
Dynasty - The Qin dynasty that unified China.
Country Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Surname - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.
Qin - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
海 means "sea, ocean, vast."
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.
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.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - 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.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
皆 means "everyone, together."
Same - Being the same in some way.
Everyone - Everyone - All People; everybody; altogether - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.
Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.
Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.
親 means "parent, intimate, personal."
Parent - A mother or father.
Intimate - Close and familiar.
Personal - Done by oneself directly.
Family - Family members created through marriage.
Good Relationship - Having a good relationship with someone.
Leader - Someone who leads a game or activity.
Relative - A family member by marriage.
Self - Doing something oneself.
Parent - Parent - A mother or father - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of parent throughout life.
Intimate - Intimate - Close and familiar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intimate throughout life.
Personal - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
Family - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Good Relationship - 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.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Relative - Being relative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be relative, letting this quality guide their path.
Self - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
鎧 means "armor, to armor."
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.
To Armor - To armor oneself means to prepare for challenges and protect one's integrity. May your child armor themselves with wisdom, prepared for whatever challenges arise.
親 means "parent, intimate, personal."
Parent - A mother or father.
Intimate - Close and familiar.
Personal - Done by oneself directly.
Family - Family members created through marriage.
Good Relationship - Having a good relationship with someone.
Leader - Someone who leads a game or activity.
Relative - A family member by marriage.
Self - Doing something oneself.
Parent - Parent - A mother or father - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of parent throughout life.
Intimate - Intimate - Close and familiar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intimate throughout life.
Personal - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
Family - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Good Relationship - 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.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Relative - Being relative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be relative, letting this quality guide their path.
Self - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
開 means "open, begin, develop."
Open - To Make Accessible; to unlock.
Gap, Difference - A gap or difference between two things.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Begin - Beginning represents fresh starts, initiation, and new chapters. May your child begin each day and endeavor with hope.
Develop - Develop - To Expand; to grow; to progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of develop throughout life.
End, Close - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Gap, Difference - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Release, Let Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Separate, Part - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
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.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
開 means "open, begin, develop."
Open - To Make Accessible; to unlock.
Gap, Difference - A gap or difference between two things.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Begin - Beginning represents fresh starts, initiation, and new chapters. May your child begin each day and endeavor with hope.
Develop - Develop - To Expand; to grow; to progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of develop throughout life.
End, Close - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Gap, Difference - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Release, Let Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Separate, Part - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.
芯 means "core, center, wick."
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
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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