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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameKei
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:けい
  • Katakanatip:ケイ
  • English Syllablestip:kei (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ke-i (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kei
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    Keichan(けいちゃん)Click to speech けいちゃんKeikun(けいくん)Click to speech けいくんKeitan(けいたん)Click to speech けいたん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 49 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 "Kei," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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慧伊- Kei -

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means "intelligent, buddhist wisdom."

  • Intelligent - Wise; clever; quick-witted.

  • Buddhist Wisdom - The power to see truth clearly in Buddhist philosophy.

  • Discernment - The ability to recognize and understand the truth or reality of a situation.

  • Insightful - Having the ability to see and understand things clearly.

Name ideas examples

  • Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.

  • Buddhist Wisdom - Wisdom in Japanese culture means not just knowledge, but the discernment to apply it with compassion. May your child grow wise in both mind and heart, using knowledge to serve and help others.

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

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

means "he, she, this, only."

  • He, She - Third person pronoun.

  • This - Demonstrative pronoun.

  • Only - A particle for adjusting tone.

  • Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.

Name ideas examples

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

  • This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.

  • Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.

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

- Kei -

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means "to bless, gentle, wise."

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Compassionate - Being compassionate represents feeling with others and acting kindly. May your child's heart be filled with compassion.

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

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

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means "fragrant, aroma."

Name ideas examples

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

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

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means "firefly, glowworm."

Name ideas examples

  • Firefly - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • Glowworm - A gentle glow represents warmth, comfort, and the quiet radiance of inner peace. May your child glow with inner warmth, comforting all who come near their gentle light.

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means "capital, high, anxious."

Name ideas examples

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

  • High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

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

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • Hill - Hills symbolize achievement, perspective, and the rewards of steady climbing. May your child climb life's hills with determination, gaining wisdom at every elevation.

  • Number Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

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means "respect, reverence, polite."

Name ideas examples

  • Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • Reverence - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Polite - Politeness represents respect, consideration, and gracious interaction. May your child interact graciously with all.

  • Graciousness - Graciousness represents an important quality of character. May your child develop graciousness as part of their character.

  • Humility - Humility is prized in Japanese culture as the foundation for learning and growth. May your child embrace humility, remaining open to learning throughout their life.

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means "health, peace, prosperity."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Prosperity - Prosperity - Wellbeing; success - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of prosperity throughout life.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

  • Robust - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

圭意- Kei -

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

means "mind, meaning, to think."

Name ideas examples

  • Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.

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

  • To Think - Thinking represents reason, reflection, and the power of the inquiring mind. May your child think deeply, using reason and reflection wisely.

  • Consideration - Thinking and philosophy guide humanity toward truth and understanding. May your child think deeply and seek wisdom throughout life.

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

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

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

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means "legs apart, star constellation, literature."

Name ideas examples

  • Legs Apart - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Star Constellation - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.

  • Literature - Literature - Associated with writing and culture - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of literature throughout life.

  • Stride - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Thigh - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

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means "yearn, aspire, admire."

Name ideas examples

  • Yearn - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.

  • Aspire - Aspire - To seek to attain; to aim for - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aspire throughout life.

  • Admire - Admiring represents appreciation, aspiration, and recognizing excellence. May your child admire worthy role models and strive for excellence.

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

  • Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.

  • Longing - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • Realize - 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.

  • Understand - Understanding represents wisdom, empathy, and deep comprehension. May your child understand others deeply and be understood in return.

佳以- Kei -

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means "good."

Name ideas examples

  • Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

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

means "use, by means of, think."

Name ideas examples

  • Use - Using represents application, resourcefulness, and purpose. May your child use their gifts and resources wisely.

  • By Means of - By Means Of - Through; with - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of by means of throughout life.

  • Think - Thinking represents reflection, reason, and mental engagement. May your child think deeply and clearly about important matters.

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

  • Extremely, Very - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • Lead, Guide - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

  • Therefore, Consequently - Therefore/Consequently - To indicate a result or consequence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of therefore/consequently throughout life.

圭妃- Kei -

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

means "princess, consort, queen."

  • Consort - The spouse of a monarch.

  • Queen - A female sovereign or king's wife.

  • Empress - The wife of the emperor, the second wife of the emperor's consort.

  • Goddess - A female deity.

  • Royalty - The wife of a royal family member.

  • Spouse - A partner in a marriage.

  • To Marry - To become a married couple.

Name ideas examples

  • Consort - Consort - The spouse of a monarch - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of consort throughout life.

  • Queen - A queen combines sovereignty with nurturing care for her realm. May your child reign over their domain with wisdom and compassion.

  • Empress - An empress combines supreme authority with maternal care. May your child wield influence wisely and with compassion.

  • Goddess - Goddess - A female deity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of goddess throughout life.

  • Royalty - Royalty - The wife of a royal family member - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of royalty throughout life.

  • Spouse - Spouses represent partnership, commitment, and shared life. May your child find a worthy spouse and be a worthy partner.

  • To Marry - Marriage represents the union of two souls, the creation of a new family, and lifelong commitment. May your child find a worthy partner and build a marriage full of love and mutual respect.

慶依- Kei -

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means "celebrate, joy, congratulate."

Name ideas examples

  • Celebrate - Celebrate - To observe a happy occasion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of celebrate throughout life.

  • Joy - Joy is the spontaneous happiness that arises from a heart at peace with itself and the world. May your child overflow with joy, spreading happiness to everyone they meet.

  • Congratulate - Congratulate - To express pleasure at success - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of congratulate throughout life.

  • Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.

means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.

花唯- Kei -

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means "flower, flower-like, to bloom."

Name ideas examples

  • Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • Flower-like - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • To Bloom - Blooming represents the fulfillment of potential and the courage to reveal one's true beauty. May your child bloom fearlessly, revealing their true beauty when the time is right.

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

  • Cherry Blossom - Cherry blossoms (桜) embody the Japanese concept of mono no aware—the bittersweet beauty of impermanence. May your child live fully in each moment like the cherry blossom, embracing life's beautiful transience.

  • Congratulatory Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.

  • Glare - Glare represents intense focus, brightness, and commanding attention. May your child shine with brilliance that draws positive attention.

  • Plum Blossoms - Plum blossoms represent resilience and hope, blooming bravely while snow still covers the ground. May your child bloom with courage like the plum, bringing hope even in winter's coldest days.

  • Popular - Popularity represents acceptance, appeal, and connection with many. May your child be popular for their kindness and character.

  • Splendid Things - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

means "only, merely, unique."

Name ideas examples

  • Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.

  • Merely - Merely - Simply; just - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of merely throughout life.

  • Unique - Unique - Being the only one of its kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unique throughout life.

  • Yes - Yes - An immediate and polite response - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of yes throughout life.

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means "valley, ravine, stream."

  • Valley - A low area between hills.

  • Ravine - A deep narrow gorge.

  • Stream - Water flowing through a valley.

Name ideas examples

  • Valley - Valleys represent humility, receptivity, and the gathering of resources for growth. May your child embrace humility like a valley, gathering wisdom from all the heights around them.

  • Ravine - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Stream - Streams represent freshness, the beginning of journeys, and the purity of mountain springs. May your child carry the freshness of a mountain stream, pure of heart and full of life.

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

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means "good."

Name ideas examples

  • Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

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

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means "to open, to enlighten, to begin."

Name ideas examples

  • To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.

  • Lead, Pioneer - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

  • Open, Unlock - Openness represents receptivity, honesty, and welcoming attitudes. May your child be open in heart and mind, receptive to wisdom and welcoming to all.

  • Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.

  • Speak, Declare - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.

  • Teach, Guide - Teach/Guide - To teach, to guide, to lead, to understand - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of teach/guide throughout life.

ケイ- Kei -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

希唯- Kei -

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means "hope, rare, few."

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.

  • Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.

  • Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.

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

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

means "only, merely, unique."

Name ideas examples

  • Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.

  • Merely - Merely - Simply; just - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of merely throughout life.

  • Unique - Unique - Being the only one of its kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unique throughout life.

  • Yes - Yes - An immediate and polite response - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of yes throughout life.

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means "cinnamon, moon tree, katsura."

  • Cinnamon - A general term for fragrant trees.

  • Moon Tree - A legendary tree growing on the moon; hence, the moon itself.

  • Katsura - A deciduous tree of the katsura family.

  • Knight - Abbreviation for the shogi piece "keima."

Name ideas examples

  • Cinnamon - Cinnamon represents warmth, spice, and valuable fragrance. May your child add warmth and spice to life.

  • Moon Tree - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.

  • Katsura - The katsura represents elegant beauty and sweet fragrance in autumn. May your child possess elegant, sweet presence.

  • Knight - Knights combine martial skill with chivalry and service to others. May your child be a knight in spirit, brave and chivalrous.

means "to inherit, successor, following."

  • To Inherit - To receive or take over from a predecessor, to take on the responsibilities of a predecessor.

  • To Patch - To repair or mend something by covering it with a piece of cloth, to make a temporary fix.

  • Successor - One Who Inherits; an heir.

  • Following - Subsequently; in succession.

  • Compile - To assemble or put together from various sources, to create a unified whole.

  • Connect, Bond - To join or link together, to form a bond or connection.

  • Continue - To keep going without interruption, to remain in a state of continuity.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Successor - Successors carry forward important work and traditions. May your child be a worthy successor to the good that came before.

  • Following - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • Compile - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Connect, Bond - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.

  • Continue - Continuing represents persistence, dedication, and steady progress. May your child continue forward with determination through all challenges.

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

京依- Kei -

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means "capital, high, anxious."

Name ideas examples

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

  • High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

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

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • Hill - Hills symbolize achievement, perspective, and the rewards of steady climbing. May your child climb life's hills with determination, gaining wisdom at every elevation.

  • Number Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.

佳惟- Kei -

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means "good."

Name ideas examples

  • Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

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

means "to think, only, particle."

Name ideas examples

  • To Think - Thinking represents reason, reflection, and the power of the inquiring mind. May your child think deeply, using reason and reflection wisely.

  • Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

啓伊- Kei -

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means "to open, to enlighten, to begin."

Name ideas examples

  • To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.

  • Lead, Pioneer - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

  • Open, Unlock - Openness represents receptivity, honesty, and welcoming attitudes. May your child be open in heart and mind, receptive to wisdom and welcoming to all.

  • Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.

  • Speak, Declare - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.

  • Teach, Guide - Teach/Guide - To teach, to guide, to lead, to understand - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of teach/guide throughout life.

means "he, she, this, only."

  • He, She - Third person pronoun.

  • This - Demonstrative pronoun.

  • Only - A particle for adjusting tone.

  • Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.

Name ideas examples

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

  • This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.

  • Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.

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

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

means "well, town."

  • Well - A Water Well; a well curb.

  • Town - An Inhabited Place; because people gather and live around wells.

  • Street - A street is a public thoroughfare in a built environment, typically paved and marked by buildings on either side.

Name ideas examples

  • Well - The well represents source, depth of resource, and community provision. May your child be a source of provision.

  • Town - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

  • Street - The street represents public life, community thoroughfare, and connected paths. May your child walk public paths with honor.

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

means "use, by means of, think."

Name ideas examples

  • Use - Using represents application, resourcefulness, and purpose. May your child use their gifts and resources wisely.

  • By Means of - By Means Of - Through; with - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of by means of throughout life.

  • Think - Thinking represents reflection, reason, and mental engagement. May your child think deeply and clearly about important matters.

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

  • Extremely, Very - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • Lead, Guide - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

  • Therefore, Consequently - Therefore/Consequently - To indicate a result or consequence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of therefore/consequently throughout life.

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

means "he, she, this, only."

  • He, She - Third person pronoun.

  • This - Demonstrative pronoun.

  • Only - A particle for adjusting tone.

  • Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.

Name ideas examples

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

  • This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.

  • Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.

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

圭似- Kei -

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

means "resemble, like, imitate."

Name ideas examples

  • Resemble - Resemble - To look like; to be similar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resemble throughout life.

  • Like - Like - Similar in appearance; alike - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of like throughout life.

  • Imitate - Imitation represents learning, respect for masters, and skill development. May your child imitate the best qualities of those they admire.

  • Follow - Following represents learning, respect, and wise discipleship. May your child follow worthy examples and lead others well.

  • Inherit - Inherit - To Succeed; to carry on - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of inherit throughout life.

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

means "rank, position, dignity."

Name ideas examples

  • Rank - Rank reflects accomplishment and the responsibility that comes with position. May your child earn their rank through merit and use it to help others.

  • Position - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Dignity - Dignity - Status; standing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dignity throughout life.

  • Degree - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Direction - Direction provides purpose and guidance on life's journey. May your child always find their direction, moving purposefully through life.

  • Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

means "only, merely, unique."

Name ideas examples

  • Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.

  • Merely - Merely - Simply; just - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of merely throughout life.

  • Unique - Unique - Being the only one of its kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unique throughout life.

  • Yes - Yes - An immediate and polite response - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of yes throughout life.

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

means "intelligent, buddhist wisdom."

  • Intelligent - Wise; clever; quick-witted.

  • Buddhist Wisdom - The power to see truth clearly in Buddhist philosophy.

  • Discernment - The ability to recognize and understand the truth or reality of a situation.

  • Insightful - Having the ability to see and understand things clearly.

Name ideas examples

  • Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.

  • Buddhist Wisdom - Wisdom in Japanese culture means not just knowledge, but the discernment to apply it with compassion. May your child grow wise in both mind and heart, using knowledge to serve and help others.

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

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

圭緯- Kei -

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

means "weft, horizontal, logic."

Name ideas examples

  • Weft - Weft - The horizontal threads in weaving; cross threads - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of weft throughout life.

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

  • Direction - Direction provides purpose and guidance on life's journey. May your child always find their direction, moving purposefully through life.

  • Path - Path (道) in Japanese represents not just physical roads but the Way—a life practice. May your child find their Way, walking a path of purpose and meaning.

  • Prophecy - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.

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means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."

  • Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.

  • Pointed - Having sharp corners.

  • Volume Unit - A very small unit of measurement.

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

means "clothing, robe, cover."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.

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

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means "legs apart, star constellation, literature."

Name ideas examples

  • Legs Apart - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Star Constellation - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.

  • Literature - Literature - Associated with writing and culture - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of literature throughout life.

  • Stride - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Thigh - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

means "clothing, robe, cover."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.

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

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means "hope, rare, few."

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.

  • Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.

  • Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.

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

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

means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

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

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

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

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means "pleasant, cheerful, swift."

Name ideas examples

  • Pleasant - Pleasant - Agreeable and enjoyable; comfortable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pleasant throughout life.

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

  • Swift - Swiftness represents quick response, agility, and efficiency in action. May your child act swiftly and decisively when needed, never missing important moments.

  • Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.

means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.

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means "pleasant, cheerful, swift."

Name ideas examples

  • Pleasant - Pleasant - Agreeable and enjoyable; comfortable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pleasant throughout life.

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

  • Swift - Swiftness represents quick response, agility, and efficiency in action. May your child act swiftly and decisively when needed, never missing important moments.

  • Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.

means "clothing, robe, cover."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.

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

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means "to bless, gentle, wise."

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Compassionate - Being compassionate represents feeling with others and acting kindly. May your child's heart be filled with compassion.

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

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

means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.

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means "blessing, grace, wise."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.

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

  • To Show Mercy, Kindness - The act of show mercy/kindness represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child show mercy/kindness with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

means "clothing, robe, cover."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.

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

敬衣- Kei -

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means "respect, reverence, polite."

Name ideas examples

  • Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • Reverence - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Polite - Politeness represents respect, consideration, and gracious interaction. May your child interact graciously with all.

  • Graciousness - Graciousness represents an important quality of character. May your child develop graciousness as part of their character.

  • Humility - Humility is prized in Japanese culture as the foundation for learning and growth. May your child embrace humility, remaining open to learning throughout their life.

means "clothing, robe, cover."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.

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

桂伊- Kei -

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means "cinnamon, moon tree, katsura."

  • Cinnamon - A general term for fragrant trees.

  • Moon Tree - A legendary tree growing on the moon; hence, the moon itself.

  • Katsura - A deciduous tree of the katsura family.

  • Knight - Abbreviation for the shogi piece "keima."

Name ideas examples

  • Cinnamon - Cinnamon represents warmth, spice, and valuable fragrance. May your child add warmth and spice to life.

  • Moon Tree - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.

  • Katsura - The katsura represents elegant beauty and sweet fragrance in autumn. May your child possess elegant, sweet presence.

  • Knight - Knights combine martial skill with chivalry and service to others. May your child be a knight in spirit, brave and chivalrous.

means "he, she, this, only."

  • He, She - Third person pronoun.

  • This - Demonstrative pronoun.

  • Only - A particle for adjusting tone.

  • Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.

Name ideas examples

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

  • This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.

  • Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.

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

花惟- Kei -

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means "flower, flower-like, to bloom."

Name ideas examples

  • Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • Flower-like - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • To Bloom - Blooming represents the fulfillment of potential and the courage to reveal one's true beauty. May your child bloom fearlessly, revealing their true beauty when the time is right.

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

  • Cherry Blossom - Cherry blossoms (桜) embody the Japanese concept of mono no aware—the bittersweet beauty of impermanence. May your child live fully in each moment like the cherry blossom, embracing life's beautiful transience.

  • Congratulatory Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.

  • Glare - Glare represents intense focus, brightness, and commanding attention. May your child shine with brilliance that draws positive attention.

  • Plum Blossoms - Plum blossoms represent resilience and hope, blooming bravely while snow still covers the ground. May your child bloom with courage like the plum, bringing hope even in winter's coldest days.

  • Popular - Popularity represents acceptance, appeal, and connection with many. May your child be popular for their kindness and character.

  • Splendid Things - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

means "to think, only, particle."

Name ideas examples

  • To Think - Thinking represents reason, reflection, and the power of the inquiring mind. May your child think deeply, using reason and reflection wisely.

  • Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

華依- Kei -

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means "flower, to bloom, splendid."

Name ideas examples

  • Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • To Bloom - Blooming represents the fulfillment of potential and the courage to reveal one's true beauty. May your child bloom fearlessly, revealing their true beauty when the time is right.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

  • Color - Color represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the color's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • White - White represents purity, sacredness, and new beginnings in Japanese Shinto tradition. May your child maintain purity of heart, sacred and clean as fresh white snow.

  • China - China represents ancient civilization, rich culture, and profound historical influence. May your child appreciate the depth of Eastern culture and wisdom.

means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.

華惟- Kei -

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means "flower, to bloom, splendid."

Name ideas examples

  • Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • To Bloom - Blooming represents the fulfillment of potential and the courage to reveal one's true beauty. May your child bloom fearlessly, revealing their true beauty when the time is right.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

  • Color - Color represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the color's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • White - White represents purity, sacredness, and new beginnings in Japanese Shinto tradition. May your child maintain purity of heart, sacred and clean as fresh white snow.

  • China - China represents ancient civilization, rich culture, and profound historical influence. May your child appreciate the depth of Eastern culture and wisdom.

means "to think, only, particle."

Name ideas examples

  • To Think - Thinking represents reason, reflection, and the power of the inquiring mind. May your child think deeply, using reason and reflection wisely.

  • Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

華泉- Kei -

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means "flower, to bloom, splendid."

Name ideas examples

  • Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • To Bloom - Blooming represents the fulfillment of potential and the courage to reveal one's true beauty. May your child bloom fearlessly, revealing their true beauty when the time is right.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

  • Color - Color represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the color's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • White - White represents purity, sacredness, and new beginnings in Japanese Shinto tradition. May your child maintain purity of heart, sacred and clean as fresh white snow.

  • China - China represents ancient civilization, rich culture, and profound historical influence. May your child appreciate the depth of Eastern culture and wisdom.

means "spring, source, afterlife."

Name ideas examples

  • Spring - Spring represents renewal, new beginnings, and the awakening of life after dormancy. May your child carry spring's energy of renewal, beginning each day with fresh hope.

  • Source - Source - The Origin; the beginning - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of source throughout life.

  • Afterlife - Afterlife - The world of the dead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of afterlife throughout life.

華衣- Kei -

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means "flower, to bloom, splendid."

Name ideas examples

  • Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • To Bloom - Blooming represents the fulfillment of potential and the courage to reveal one's true beauty. May your child bloom fearlessly, revealing their true beauty when the time is right.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

  • Color - Color represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the color's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • White - White represents purity, sacredness, and new beginnings in Japanese Shinto tradition. May your child maintain purity of heart, sacred and clean as fresh white snow.

  • China - China represents ancient civilization, rich culture, and profound historical influence. May your child appreciate the depth of Eastern culture and wisdom.

means "clothing, robe, cover."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.

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

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