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Kanchan(かんちゃん)
Genchan( げんちゃん)
Kangenkun( かんげんくん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Kangen
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 "Kangen," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
勘 means "to consider, to interrogate, intuition."
To Interrogate - To Question About Crimes; to investigate.
Thinking - To think deeply and to compare ideas.
To Interrogate - The act of interrogate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child interrogate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Intuition - Intuition represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of intuition.
Thinking - Thinking represents reason, reflection, and the power of the inquiring mind. May your child think deeply, using reason and reflection wisely.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.
Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.
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.
North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.
勧 means "to recommend, to encourage."
Motivate - To give someone the strength and enthusiasm to do something.
Motivate - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.
Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.
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.
North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.
勧 means "to recommend, to encourage."
Motivate - To give someone the strength and enthusiasm to do something.
Motivate - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.
Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.
Currency Unit - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Era 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.
Long, Elder - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
Dynasty Name - 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.
勧 means "to recommend, to encourage."
Motivate - To give someone the strength and enthusiasm to do something.
Motivate - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
弦 means "string, bowstring, chord."
String - A cord on a musical instrument.
Bowstring - The string of a bow.
Chord - A straight line in a circle.
Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.
String - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Bowstring - Bowstring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in bowstring with purpose and skill.
Chord - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Half Moon - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.
Hypotenuse - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
完 means "complete, perfect, finish."
Finish - To Accomplish; to fulfill.
Accomplish - To successfully finish or achieve (something).
Fulfill - To carry out or complete (a task, duty, or promise).
Preserve - To keep safe from harm, damage, or loss.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Perfect - Perfect - Without Defect; flawless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of perfect throughout life.
Finish - Finishing represents completion, follow-through, and accomplishment. May your child finish what they start with excellence.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To carry out or complete (a task, duty, or promise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Preserve - Preserving represents protection, keeping safe, and honoring heritage. May your child preserve valuable traditions and protect what matters.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.
Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.
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.
North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.
寛 means "tolerant, generous, spacious."
Tolerant - Tolerant - Accepting of differences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tolerant throughout life.
Generous - Being generous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be generous, letting this quality guide their path.
Spacious - Being spacious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be spacious, letting this quality guide their path.
Relaxed - Relaxation represents peace, ease, and freedom from tension. May your child find moments of relaxation amid life's activities.
健 means "healthy, strong, skilled."
Healthy - In good physical condition.
Long-lasting - Having the ability to last for a long time.
Powerful - Having great strength and power.
Healthy - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Skilled - Skilled - Capable; talented - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.
Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Powerful - Being powerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be powerful, letting this quality guide their path.
寛 means "tolerant, generous, spacious."
Tolerant - Tolerant - Accepting of differences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tolerant throughout life.
Generous - Being generous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be generous, letting this quality guide their path.
Spacious - Being spacious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be spacious, letting this quality guide their path.
Relaxed - Relaxation represents peace, ease, and freedom from tension. May your child find moments of relaxation amid life's activities.
弦 means "string, bowstring, chord."
String - A cord on a musical instrument.
Bowstring - The string of a bow.
Chord - A straight line in a circle.
Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.
String - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Bowstring - Bowstring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in bowstring with purpose and skill.
Chord - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Half Moon - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.
Hypotenuse - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
幹 means "tree trunk, main, ability."
Tree Trunk - The trunk represents core strength, central support, and main structure. May your child be strong at their core.
Main - Main - The principal part; the essential element - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of main throughout life.
Ability - Ability - Talent and skill; capability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ability throughout life.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
Manage - Manage - To handle affairs; to organize - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of manage throughout life.
Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.
Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.
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.
North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.
栞 means "bookmark, guide, signpost."
Bookmark - A marker for reading.
Tree Marker - A marker made by breaking off a branch of a tree while walking in a mountain or forest, to help avoid getting lost.
Bookmark - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.
Guide - Guiding represents leadership, wisdom, and helping others find their way. May your child guide others with wisdom and compassion.
Tree Marker - The tree marker represents finding one's way, leaving signs, and navigating. May your child navigate wisely and help others find the way.
弦 means "string, bowstring, chord."
String - A cord on a musical instrument.
Bowstring - The string of a bow.
Chord - A straight line in a circle.
Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.
String - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Bowstring - Bowstring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in bowstring with purpose and skill.
Chord - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Half Moon - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.
Hypotenuse - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
栞 means "bookmark, guide, signpost."
Bookmark - A marker for reading.
Tree Marker - A marker made by breaking off a branch of a tree while walking in a mountain or forest, to help avoid getting lost.
Bookmark - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.
Guide - Guiding represents leadership, wisdom, and helping others find their way. May your child guide others with wisdom and compassion.
Tree Marker - The tree marker represents finding one's way, leaving signs, and navigating. May your child navigate wisely and help others find the way.
絃 means "string, stringed instruments."
String - Thread for stringed instruments.
Stringed Instruments - General term for string instruments; playing them.
String - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Stringed Instruments - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
環 means "ring, circle, to surround."
Ring - A ring-shaped jade ornament.
Circle - Something in the shape of a ring.
Encompass - To encompass or encompass something.
Revolve - To move in a circle or orbit.
Ring - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Circle - Circles represent completeness, unity, and the Japanese concept of 円 (en) - connection and harmony. May your child's life be complete and harmonious, full of meaningful connections.
To Surround - The act of surround represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child surround with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Encompass - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Revolve - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
弦 means "string, bowstring, chord."
String - A cord on a musical instrument.
Bowstring - The string of a bow.
Chord - A straight line in a circle.
Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.
String - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Bowstring - Bowstring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in bowstring with purpose and skill.
Chord - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Half Moon - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.
Hypotenuse - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
甘 means "sweet, lenient, to accept."
To Accept - To be Content; to be satisfied; to resign oneself to.
Appealing - Attractive or interesting, inviting.
Insufficient - Not enough, inadequate.
Lax - Not strict or thorough, careless.
Mild - Not strong or intense, gentle.
Pleasing - Giving pleasure or satisfaction, enjoyable.
Satisfied - Feeling contented or pleased with a situation.
Tasteful - Having a pleasant or attractive flavor.
Yielding - Giving way to pressure, compliant.
Sweet - Sweet - Sweetness; one of the five tastes - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sweet throughout life.
Lenient - Lenient - Loose; not strict; dull - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lenient throughout life.
To Accept - The act of accept represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child accept with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Enjoy - The act of enjoy represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child enjoy with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Appealing - Appealing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in appealing with purpose and skill.
Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.
Insufficient - Insufficient - Not enough, inadequate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of insufficient throughout life.
Lax - Lax - Not strict or thorough, careless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lax throughout life.
Mild - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Pleasing - Pleasing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in pleasing with purpose and skill.
Satisfied - Satisfied - Feeling contented or pleased with a situation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of satisfied throughout life.
Tasteful - Being tasteful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be tasteful, letting this quality guide their path.
Yielding - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
言 means "to speak, word, here."
Here - A word to adjust the tone.
Careful - "Gingin" means a cautious manner.
I - A word referring to oneself.
To Speak - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.
Here - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Careful - Being careful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be careful, letting this quality guide their path.
I - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
管 means "pipe, control, flute."
Flute - A wind instrument.
Essential - Necessary or important.
Govern - To rule, control, regulate, or manage.
Key - A device used to open or close a lock.
Tube - A thin, tubular object made of bamboo.
Pipe - Pipe - A Tube; a conduit - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pipe throughout life.
Flute - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.
Essential - Being essential represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be essential, letting this quality guide their path.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Key - Keys represent access, solutions, and unlocking potential. May your child find the keys to unlock their greatest potential.
Pen Axis - Pen Axis - The axis of a pen - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pen axis throughout life.
Tube - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
弦 means "string, bowstring, chord."
String - A cord on a musical instrument.
Bowstring - The string of a bow.
Chord - A straight line in a circle.
Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.
String - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Bowstring - Bowstring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in bowstring with purpose and skill.
Chord - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Half Moon - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.
Hypotenuse - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
貫 means "to pierce, string, logic."
To Draw - To pull a bow.
To Learn - To get used to.
Household Registration - A system of registering individuals and their families in Japan.
Reasoning - A logical sequence of thoughts or ideas.
To Pierce - The act of pierce represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pierce with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Draw - The act of draw represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child draw with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Learn - Learning is a sacred privilege, the path to wisdom and self-improvement. May your child love learning throughout their life, growing wiser with each passing year.
String - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Logic - Being logic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be logic, letting this quality guide their path.
Domicile - Domicile - Registry; family register - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of domicile throughout life.
Household Registration - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Matter - Matter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the matter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Reasoning - Reasoning represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in reasoning with purpose and skill.
Weight Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
元 means "origin, beginning, head."
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.
Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.
Currency Unit - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Era 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.
Long, Elder - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
Dynasty Name - 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.
貫 means "to pierce, string, logic."
To Draw - To pull a bow.
To Learn - To get used to.
Household Registration - A system of registering individuals and their families in Japan.
Reasoning - A logical sequence of thoughts or ideas.
To Pierce - The act of pierce represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pierce with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Draw - The act of draw represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child draw with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Learn - Learning is a sacred privilege, the path to wisdom and self-improvement. May your child love learning throughout their life, growing wiser with each passing year.
String - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Logic - Being logic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be logic, letting this quality guide their path.
Domicile - Domicile - Registry; family register - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of domicile throughout life.
Household Registration - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Matter - Matter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the matter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Reasoning - Reasoning represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in reasoning with purpose and skill.
Weight Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.
Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.
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.
North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.
韓 means "korea, well frame."
Korea - Korea represents resilience, cultural achievement, and the harmony of opposites. May your child possess Korean spirit—resilient, cultured, and balanced.
Fence - Fences represent boundaries, protection, and defining one's space. May your child set healthy boundaries while remaining open to connection.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.
Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.
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.
North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.
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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.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
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