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Japanese unisex nameKeitai
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  • Gender:Unisex
  • Hiraganatip:けいたい
  • Katakanatip:ケイタイ
  • English Syllablestip:kei-tai (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ke-i-ta-i (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Keitai

The 26th emperor’s posthumous name of Japan. He was enthroned in 507 CE.

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Keitai."

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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.

means "body, form, essence."

Name ideas examples

  • Body - Body represents the vessel of the spirit, health, and physical presence. May your child's body be healthy and strong, a worthy vessel for their spirit.

  • Embody - Embody - To give physical form to; to incorporate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of embody throughout life.

  • Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

  • Essence - Essence - The fundamental nature; the core - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of essence throughout life.

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

  • Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.

means "sky, ruler of the universe, nature."

Name ideas examples

  • Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.

  • Ruler of the Universe - The supreme ruler represents ultimate authority, wisdom, and the ordering of all things. May your child order their life with supreme wisdom, governing themselves before governing others.

  • Nature - Nature represents the inherent order of things, authenticity, and the wisdom of the natural world. May your child live in harmony with nature, true to their authentic self.

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

  • Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.

  • Gods - Gods - Deities; also, the realm where they dwell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gods throughout life.

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

  • Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.

means "emperor, imperial, heaven."

Name ideas examples

  • Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.

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

  • Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.

  • Busy - Busy - Engaged in activity

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

  • Hurried - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

  • King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.

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