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Japanese boy(male) nameKami
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かみ
  • Katakanatip:カミ
  • English transcriptionstip:Kami, Cami
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kamikun(かみくん)Click to speech かみくんKamichan( かみちゃん)Click to speech  かみちゃんKamitan( かみたん)Click to speech  かみたん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Kami," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Kami -

Click to speech かみAdd to First Names FavoritesShare神 - Kami -Copy 神

means "god, deity."

  • God - The divine being, the creator of all things.

  • Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.

  • Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.

  • Heart - The innermost part of a person.

  • Excellence - The highest level of achievement.

  • Preciousness - Something of great value.

Name ideas examples

  • God - To represent the divine power and protection of the divine.

  • Creator - To signify the power of creation and the potential of the child to create something new.

  • Mysterious - To represent the unknown and the mysterious power of the divine.

  • Spiritual - To signify the spiritual connection between the child and the divine.

  • Soul - To represent the eternal nature of the soul and the connection between the child and the divine.

  • Heart - To signify the love and compassion of the divine for the child.

  • Excellence - To represent the potential of the child to achieve greatness.

  • Precious - To signify the value of the child and the importance of cherishing them.

- Kami -

Click to speech かみAdd to First Names FavoritesShare皇 - Kami -Copy 皇

means "emperor, sovereign, monarch."

  • King - A male ruler of a country or state.

  • Emperor - A sovereign ruler of an empire.

  • Monarch - A hereditary ruler of a country or state.

  • Celestial Emperor - A divine ruler of the heavens.

  • Hurried - Moving or acting quickly.

  • Hectic - Characterized by intense activity or busyness.

  • Busy - Engaged in activity

Name ideas examples

  • For Naming a Baby:

  • King - A strong and noble name for a baby boy, symbolizing power and authority.

  • Emperor - A regal name for a baby boy, symbolizing strength and leadership.

  • Monarch - A dignified name for a baby boy, symbolizing royalty and tradition.

  • Celestial Emperor - A divine name for a baby boy, symbolizing divine power and protection.

Real Persons

The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!

  • 今井Imai Kami Japanese mangaka and illustrator (1980- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP

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