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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKanho
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かんほ
  • Katakanatip:カンホ
  • English Syllablestip:kan-ho (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-n-ho (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kanho
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kanchan(かんちゃん)Click to speech かんちゃんHobo(ほぼー)Click to speech ほぼーNhochan(んほちゃん)Click to speech んほちゃん

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

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 "Kanho," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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莞穂- Kanho -

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means "rush, bulrush, smiling."

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  • Rush - Rush - A perennial grass used for weaving mats - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rush throughout life.

  • Bulrush - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

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

means "ear of grain."

  • Ear of Grain - The seed-bearing tip of a grain plant such as rice or wheat.

  • Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.

  • Grain-like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.

Name ideas examples

  • Ear of Grain - The ear of grain symbolizes the harvest, abundance, and the fruits of patient cultivation. May your child reap abundant harvests from the seeds of effort they plant.

  • Grain Stalk - The grain stalk stands tall, bearing the weight of the harvest it supports. May your child stand strong, supporting others and bearing fruit abundantly.

  • Grain-like Shape - Grain shapes represent the forms of abundance and nourishment. May your child appreciate the forms of abundance in their life.

光芳- Kanho -

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means "light, to shine, honor."

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  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

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

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

means "fragrant, aromatic, virtuous."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

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

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

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

  • Talented - Talented - Having a natural ability or skill - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of talented throughout life.

  • Well-regarded - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.

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