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Japanese boy(male) nameKami
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かみ
  • Katakanatip:カミ
  • English Syllablestip:ka-mi (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-mi (2)
  • 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, divine, spirit."

Name ideas examples

  • God - Divine beings represent higher purpose, spiritual connection, and transcendence. May your child feel connected to something greater than themselves.

  • Divine - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • 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.

  • Excellence - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • 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.

  • Mysterious Work - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.

  • Preciousness - Preciousness represents irreplaceable value, rarity, and worth beyond measure. May your child know they are precious, valued beyond measure.

  • Soul - Soul represents the eternal self, identity, and the deepest aspect of being. May your child's soul be at peace, eternal and deeply rooted in their true self.

  • Supreme - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

- Kami -

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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.

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