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Japanese boy(male) nameKeia
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:けいあ
  • Katakanatip:ケイア
  • English Syllablestip:kei-a (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ke-i-a (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Keia
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Keikun(けいくん)Click to speech けいくんAkechan(あけちゃん)Click to speech あけちゃんKecchan(けっちゃん)Click to speech けっちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Keia," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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圭吾- Keia -

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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 "my, prefix, to defend."

Name ideas examples

  • My - My - One's own - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of my throughout life.

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

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

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

圭杏- Keia -

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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 "apricot, ginkgo."

  • Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.

  • Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").

  • Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.

Name ideas examples

  • Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

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