Katanobu

Contain - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

To Contain, Hold - The act of contain/hold represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child contain/hold with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

Accept - Accepting represents openness, grace, and receiving with gratitude. May your child accept life's gifts with grace and gratitude.

Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

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

Easy - Easy - Simple; not difficult - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of easy throughout life.

Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

Hymn - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

Eulogy - Eulogy - A Tribute; an ode - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eulogy throughout life.

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

Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.

Compliment - Compliment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive compliment throughout life.

Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

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

Style - Style - A particular form or type of expression - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of style throughout life.