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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKanwa
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かんわ
  • Katakanatip:カンワ
  • English Syllablestip:kan-wa (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-n-wa (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kanwa
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kanchan(かんちゃん)Click to speech かんちゃんKankun( かんくん)Click to speech  かんくんWanchan( わんちゃん)Click to speech  わんちゃん

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

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

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

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貫和- Kanwa -

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means "to pierce, string, logic."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "harmony, japanese, gentle."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

  • Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.

  • Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

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

  • Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.

還和- Kanwa -

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means "return, restore, again."

Name ideas examples

  • Return - Returning represents coming back, restoration, and completing cycles. May your child always return to their values and loved ones.

  • Restore - Rest represents renewal, recovery, and the wisdom of sustainable effort. May your child know when to rest, renewing themselves for future endeavors.

  • Again - Again - Once more - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of again throughout life.

  • Circulate, Rotate - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

  • Immediately, Promptly - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Reflect, Look Back - Back represents support, protection, and watching over those who go before. May your child be a supportive presence, protecting and watching over loved ones.

  • Reverse, Inversely - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

means "harmony, japanese, gentle."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

  • Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.

  • Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

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

  • Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.

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