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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKashiwa
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かしわ
  • Katakanatip:カシワ
  • English Syllablestip:ka-shi-wa (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-shi-wa (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kashiwa
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kashiwakun(かしわくん)Click to speech かしわくんWatan(わたん)Click to speech わたんKacchan(かっちゃん)Click to speech かっちゃん

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 nameKashiwa

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

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means "oak tree, cypress tree, kashiwa."

  • Oak Tree - A deciduous tree with lobed leaves.

  • Cypress Tree - An evergreen conifer tree.

  • Kashiwa - A tree whose leaves are used in traditional sweets.

Name ideas examples

  • Oak Tree - The oak represents strength, endurance, and providing shelter. May your child grow strong like the oak.

  • Cypress Tree - The cypress represents eternal life, sacred space, and noble standing. May your child stand noble and enduring.

  • Kashiwa - The kashiwa oak represents tradition, wrapped blessings, and protective leaves. May your child honor tradition and wrap others in blessing.

日澄和- Kashiwa -

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means "sun, daytime, one day."

Name ideas examples

  • Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.

  • Sunday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

  • Daytime - Time is precious and irreplaceable, marking the rhythm of our lives. May your child use their time wisely, appreciating each moment.

  • One Day - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.

  • A Certain Day - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.

  • Day Counter - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.

  • Daily - Daily - Every Day; day by day - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of daily throughout life.

  • Japan - Japan represents the Land of the Rising Sun, harmony with nature, and refined aesthetics. May your child embody Japanese values of harmony, respect, and attention to beauty.

means "to clear, to clarify, to feign innocence."

  • To Clear - For water to become pure and clean; for sky or sound to be transparent.

  • To Clarify - To Purify; to make clean.

  • To Feign Innocence - To pretend not to know; to put on airs with a serious face.

Name ideas examples

  • To Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

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

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

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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