Keibun

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.

Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

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.

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

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

Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.

Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

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