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Keikeichan(けいけいちゃん)
Keichikun( けいちくん)
Keikei( けいけい)![]()
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 "Keikichi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
兄 means "older brother, a respectful term, celestial stem."
A Respectful Term - A word showing respect for close friends.
Celestial Stem - Those assigned to the yang of the ten stems.
Older Brother - Older Brother represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the older brother's dedication and skill in their life's work.
A Respectful Term - 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.
Celestial Stem - Celestial Stem - Those assigned to the yang of the ten stems - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of celestial stem throughout life.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
刑 means "punishment, rule, to govern."
Punishment - Penalty; to punish.
Enforce - To impose or carry out a rule or law.
Punishment - Punishment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive punishment throughout life.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
To Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Enforce - Enforce - To impose or carry out a rule or law - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enforce throughout life.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
啓 means "to open, to enlighten, to begin."
Begin, Initiate - To start something, to initiate, to pioneer.
Lead, Pioneer - To lead, to be a vanguard, to pay in advance.
Open, Unlock - To open something, to unlock, to release, to let go.
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.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
圭 means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."
Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.
Pointed - Having sharp corners.
Corner - Having a corner, having corners.
Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.
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.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
恵 means "to bless, gentle, wise."
Compassionate - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others.
Generous - Willing to give more than is expected or needed.
Insightful - Having the ability to understand and interpret things quickly and accurately.
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.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
慶 means "celebrate, joy, congratulate."
Celebrate - To observe a happy occasion.
Joy - Great happiness.
Congratulate - To express pleasure at success.
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.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
携 means "to carry, to accompany, to leave."
Carry, Carrying - To carry something in one's hand or on one's person.
Involve - To be involved in something.
Reject - To reject someone or something.
To Accompany - Accompanying represents togetherness, support, and the gift of presence. May your child accompany others through life's journey, a faithful companion.
To Leave - Leaving represents moving forward, letting go, and embarking on new journeys. May your child know when to leave, moving forward with courage.
Carry, Carrying - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Involve - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Reject - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
敬 means "respect, reverence, polite."
Graciousness - Being polite and courteous in manner.
Humility - Being humble and modest in attitude and behavior.
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.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
景 means "scenery, light, situation."
Light - Brightness; sunshine.
Situation - A Circumstance; a condition.
Admire - Admire and revere.
Grand - Impressive, also, auspicious.
Souvenir - An item added as a bonus to a product to add atmosphere, e.g. a souvenir.
Scenery - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Situation - Situation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of situation.
Admire - Admiring represents appreciation, aspiration, and recognizing excellence. May your child admire worthy role models and strive for excellence.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Souvenir - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
桂 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."
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.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
系 means "system, lineage, connection."
Connection - A Link; a relationship.
Continue - To carry on or persist.
Trace - To follow the origin or development of something.
System - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Lineage - Lineage - Family Descent; ancestry - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lineage throughout life.
Connection - 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.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
計 means "to count, to plan, plan."
About - Approximately; indicating extent or range.
Calculate - To calculate or figure out something.
Extent, Degree - To indicate the extent or degree of something.
Gauge - Something for measuring quantities.
Instrument - An instrument used to measure or quantify something.
To Plan - The act of plan represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child plan with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
About - About - Approximately; indicating extent or range - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of about throughout life.
Calculate - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Extent, Degree - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Gauge - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Instrument - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
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.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
警 means "warn, guard, police."
Police - Law Enforcement; security.
Astonish, Surprise, Awaken - To be astonished, surprised, or awakened.
Clever - Quick-witted; intelligent.
Intelligent, Wise, Superior - To be intelligent, wise, or superior.
Warn - Warn - To Caution; to alert - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of warn throughout life.
Guard - Guard - To Protect; to watch over - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of guard throughout life.
Police - Police - Law Enforcement; security - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of police throughout life.
Astonish, Surprise, Awaken - Astonish/Surprise/Awaken - To be astonished, surprised, or awakened - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of astonish/surprise/awaken throughout life.
Clever - Cleverness is quick intelligence, the ability to find creative solutions to problems. May your child be clever in solving problems, finding creative paths others miss.
Intelligent, Wise, Superior - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
軽 means "light, nimble, slight."
Agile - Able to move quickly and easily.
Disrespectful - Showing a lack of respect or consideration.
Low - Having a low rank, status, or value.
Reduce - To make something smaller or less in amount.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Slight - Slight - Minor; not serious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of slight throughout life.
Nimble - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Agile - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Disrespectful - Being disrespectful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be disrespectful, letting this quality guide their path.
Low - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Reduce - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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.
馨 means "fragrant, aroma."
Fragrant - Sweet-smelling; aromatic; pleasant scent.
吉 means "good, auspicious."
Auspicious - Fortunate; lucky; good omen.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Respectable - 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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