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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKein
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:けいん
  • Katakanatip:ケイン
  • English transcriptionstip:Kein
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Keikun(けいくん)Click to speech けいくんKeichan( けいちゃん)Click to speech  けいちゃんKeitan( けいたん)Click to speech  けいたん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Kein," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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圭音- Kein -

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means "jade tablet, square jewel."

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

  • Corner - Having a corner, having corners.

  • Unit Of Capacity, Volume - One hundredth of a liter.

Name ideas examples

  • Gem - A precious and beautiful symbol of the emperor's generosity and kindness, representing the hope of a bright future.

  • Corner - Representing the idea of a safe and secure home, and the idea of being surrounded by love and protection.

  • Unit Of Capacity, Volume - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity, and the hope of a life filled with abundance and joy.

means "sound, noise."

  • Sound - The vibration of air that is heard by the ear.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

  • News - A visit or message.

  • Chinese pronunciation of a character imported from China, and its reading.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - This kanji that evokes a pleasant sound, such as a musical note or a gentle breeze.

  • Verse - This kanji that is lyrical and poetic, such as a line from a poem or a song.

  • News - This kanji that symbolizes a message of hope or joy, such as a word that means “good news” or “happiness”.

  • Chinese Pronunciation - This kanji that has a Chinese pronunciation, such as a character that has a special meaning in Chinese culture.

快音- Kein -

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means "pleasant, comfortable, agreeable."

  • Pleasant - Feeling good, enjoyable, joyful, and happy.

  • Fast - Quick, swift, and prompt.

  • Sharp - Having a good cutting edge, as with a blade.

Name ideas examples

  • Pleasant - Conveying a sense of joy, happiness, and contentment.

  • Swift - Suggesting speed, agility, and quickness.

  • Sharp - Implying intelligence, wit, and keenness.

means "sound, noise."

  • Sound - The vibration of air that is heard by the ear.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

  • News - A visit or message.

  • Chinese pronunciation of a character imported from China, and its reading.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - This kanji that evokes a pleasant sound, such as a musical note or a gentle breeze.

  • Verse - This kanji that is lyrical and poetic, such as a line from a poem or a song.

  • News - This kanji that symbolizes a message of hope or joy, such as a word that means “good news” or “happiness”.

  • Chinese Pronunciation - This kanji that has a Chinese pronunciation, such as a character that has a special meaning in Chinese culture.

稀音- Kein -

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means "rare, unusual, uncommon."

  • Rare - Not common or occurring often

  • Faint - Very weak or slight

  • Sparse - Not dense or thick

  • Thin - Having little substance or strength

  • Dilute - Make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

Name ideas examples

  • Unique - Being the only one of its kind, unlike anything else.

  • Precious - Of great value, cherished.

  • Special - Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

  • Delicate - Fragile, easily damaged or destroyed.

  • Refined - Having a delicate or subtle quality.

means "sound, noise."

  • Sound - The vibration of air that is heard by the ear.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

  • News - A visit or message.

  • Chinese pronunciation of a character imported from China, and its reading.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - This kanji that evokes a pleasant sound, such as a musical note or a gentle breeze.

  • Verse - This kanji that is lyrical and poetic, such as a line from a poem or a song.

  • News - This kanji that symbolizes a message of hope or joy, such as a word that means “good news” or “happiness”.

  • Chinese Pronunciation - This kanji that has a Chinese pronunciation, such as a character that has a special meaning in Chinese culture.

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