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Japanese girl(female) nameKanju
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:かんじゅ
  • Katakanatip:カンジュ
  • English Syllablestip:kan-ju (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-n-ju (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kanju
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kanjuchan(かんじゅちゃん)Click to speech かんじゅちゃんJuju(じゅじゅ)Click to speech じゅじゅKanchan(かんちゃん)Click to speech かんちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' 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 "Kanju," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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甘珠- Kanju -

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means "sweet, lenient, to accept."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "pearl, jewel, bead."

  • Pearl - A gem formed inside a shell.

  • Jewel - A precious stone.

  • Bead - A small spherical object.

Name ideas examples

  • Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.

  • Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

叶樹- Kanju -

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means "to be fulfilled, to come true."

Name ideas examples

  • To be Fulfilled - The act of be fulfilled represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be fulfilled with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Come 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.

  • Fulfillment - Fulfillment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive fulfillment throughout life.

  • 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.

means "tree, plant, establish."

Name ideas examples

  • Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.

  • Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.

  • Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.

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