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Japanese boy(male) nameKenmei
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:けんめい
  • Katakanatip:ケンメイ
  • English transcriptionstip:Kenmei
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kenchan(けんちゃん)Click to speech けんちゃんMeikun( めいくん)Click to speech  めいくんKenken( けんけん)Click to speech  けんけん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 "Kenmei," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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健明- Kenmei -

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means "healthy, strong, robust."

  • Healthy - Physically strong and robust.

  • Powerful - Having great strength and power.

  • Long Lasting - Having the ability to last for a long time.

Name ideas examples

  • Healthy - This kanji that conveys physical strength and robustness.

  • Powerful - This kanji that conveys great strength and power.

  • Long Lasting - This kanji that conveys the ability to last for a long time.

means "bright, clear, obvious."

  • Bright, Light - Refers to something that is illuminated by light, making it bright and clear.

  • Obvious - Something that is clear and easily understood.

  • Reveal - To make something known or clear.

  • Dawn - When the night ends and the day begins, when it becomes bright.

  • Next - Refers to the following day or year.

  • Lamp, Light - An object used to make something bright.

  • World - Refers to the current world.

  • Chinese Dynasty - The name of a Chinese dynasty.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that is associated with light and clarity. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of optimism and hope.

  • Clear - This meaning is associated with clarity and understanding. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of intelligence and insight.

  • Reveal - This meaning is associated with uncovering the truth and making something known. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of curiosity and exploration.

  • Dawn - This meaning is associated with the beginning of a new day and the start of something new. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of freshness and renewal.

  • Light - This meaning is associated with illumination and brightness. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of optimism and hope.

  • Next - This meaning is associated with the future and the coming of something new. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of anticipation and excitement.

  • Chinese Dynasty - This meaning is associated with the Chinese dynasties of the past. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of history and tradition.

堅冥- Kenmei -

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means "hard, firm, solid."

  • Strong - Able to withstand pressure or force without breaking or yielding.

  • Firm - Solidly in place and difficult to move or remove.

  • Stable - Not easily changed or disturbed.

  • Resilient - Able to recover quickly from difficulties.

Name ideas examples

  • Strength - A quality of being strong and powerful.

  • Stability - The quality of being dependable and reliable.

  • Resilience - The ability to bounce back from difficult situations.

  • Tenacity - The quality of being determined and persistent.

means "darkness, underworld, hades."

  • Dark - Without light and dark.

  • Foolish - Ignorant of the principles of things.

  • Afterlife - The world after death.

  • Unfathomable Power - The power of gods and Buddhas that cannot be measured by humans.

Name ideas examples

  • Dark - Representing the mysterious and unknown, and a reminder to stay humble and wise.

  • Foolish - Representing the innocence and naivety of childhood, and a reminder to stay humble and wise.

  • Afterlife - Representing the hope of a better future, and a reminder to stay humble and wise.

  • Unfathomable Power - Representing the power of the divine, and a reminder to stay humble and wise.

憲明- Kenmei -

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means "constitution, law, principle."

  • Rule, Regulation - A set of laws, regulations, or principles that govern a particular activity or behavior.

  • Take Over - To seize control of something, usually by force.

  • Follow As An Example - To use something as a model or guide to follow.

  • Official - A person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in a government or organization.

  • Senior Official - A person of high rank or authority in a government or organization.

Name ideas examples

  • Rule - A principle or regulation that governs behavior or activity.

  • Follow - To take as an example or model to imitate.

  • Official - A person who holds a position of authority or responsibility.

means "bright, clear, obvious."

  • Bright, Light - Refers to something that is illuminated by light, making it bright and clear.

  • Obvious - Something that is clear and easily understood.

  • Reveal - To make something known or clear.

  • Dawn - When the night ends and the day begins, when it becomes bright.

  • Next - Refers to the following day or year.

  • Lamp, Light - An object used to make something bright.

  • World - Refers to the current world.

  • Chinese Dynasty - The name of a Chinese dynasty.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that is associated with light and clarity. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of optimism and hope.

  • Clear - This meaning is associated with clarity and understanding. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of intelligence and insight.

  • Reveal - This meaning is associated with uncovering the truth and making something known. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of curiosity and exploration.

  • Dawn - This meaning is associated with the beginning of a new day and the start of something new. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of freshness and renewal.

  • Light - This meaning is associated with illumination and brightness. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of optimism and hope.

  • Next - This meaning is associated with the future and the coming of something new. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of anticipation and excitement.

  • Chinese Dynasty - This meaning is associated with the Chinese dynasties of the past. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of history and tradition.

懸命- Kenmei -

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means "suspension, hanging, depend on, worry about."

  • Hang, Suspend - To hang or suspend something in the air.

  • Float - To be suspended in the air.

  • Unresolved - To remain unresolved.

  • Separate - To be separated or distant from something.

Name ideas examples

  • Hang, Suspend - To symbolize hope and faith that the baby will be held up and supported in life.

  • Float - To symbolize the baby's ability to rise above any challenges and obstacles in life.

  • Unresolved - To symbolize the baby's ability to find solutions to any problems they may face.

  • Separate - To symbolize the baby's independence and uniqueness.

means "life, fate, destiny."

  • Life - The predetermined fate of life.

  • Fate - The predetermined course of events.

  • Naming - Giving a name to something.

  • Words - A vow or promise.

  • Aim - A sign or target.

  • Honor - A respectful title given to gods or important people.

  • Command - An order from someone of higher authority.

  • Ordering - Telling or commanding someone to do something.

Name ideas examples

  • Life - This is the most common meaning of the kanji, and is often used when naming a baby. It symbolizes the hope that the child will have a long and healthy life.

  • Destiny - This meaning implies that the child's life is predetermined by fate, and that their future is already set.

  • Name - This meaning suggests that the child will have a name that will be remembered and respected.

  • Oath - This meaning implies that the child will be bound by an oath or promise that they will keep.

  • Aim - This meaning suggests that the child will have a goal or purpose in life that they will strive to achieve.

  • Respect - This meaning of implies that the child will be respected and honored by others.

  • Command - This meaning of suggests that the child will be given orders or instructions by those in authority.

謙明- Kenmei -

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means "modesty, humility."

  • Humility - Showing respect and modesty by not drawing attention to oneself.

  • Respect - Showing deference and admiration for someone or something.

  • Moderation - Refraining from excess or extremes.

  • Contentment - Feeling satisfied and fulfilled.

Name ideas examples

  • Respect - Showing respect and admiration for others and the world around them.

  • Humility - Teaching the importance of being humble and not drawing attention to oneself.

  • Contentment - Encouraging the child to find joy and satisfaction in life.

means "bright, clear, obvious."

  • Bright, Light - Refers to something that is illuminated by light, making it bright and clear.

  • Obvious - Something that is clear and easily understood.

  • Reveal - To make something known or clear.

  • Dawn - When the night ends and the day begins, when it becomes bright.

  • Next - Refers to the following day or year.

  • Lamp, Light - An object used to make something bright.

  • World - Refers to the current world.

  • Chinese Dynasty - The name of a Chinese dynasty.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that is associated with light and clarity. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of optimism and hope.

  • Clear - This meaning is associated with clarity and understanding. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of intelligence and insight.

  • Reveal - This meaning is associated with uncovering the truth and making something known. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of curiosity and exploration.

  • Dawn - This meaning is associated with the beginning of a new day and the start of something new. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of freshness and renewal.

  • Light - This meaning is associated with illumination and brightness. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of optimism and hope.

  • Next - This meaning is associated with the future and the coming of something new. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of anticipation and excitement.

  • Chinese Dynasty - This meaning is associated with the Chinese dynasties of the past. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of history and tradition.

賢明- Kenmei -

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means "intelligence, wisdom, cleverness."

  • Wise - Having great knowledge and understanding.

  • Intelligent - Having the ability to think and reason.

  • Prudent - Having good judgement and foresight.

  • Talented - Having exceptional skill or ability.

  • Admirable - Deserving respect and admiration.

  • Hardworking - Making a great effort to achieve something.

  • Respectful - Showing respect and reverence for someone.

Name ideas examples

  • Wise - It implies intelligence and a strong sense of judgement.

  • Intelligent - It implies a sharp mind and the ability to think critically.

  • Clever - It implies quick-wittedness and the ability to solve problems.

  • Respectful - It implies a deep respect for others and a strong sense of morality.

  • Hardworking - It implies a strong work ethic and the willingness to put in the effort to achieve success.

  • Honorable - It implies a strong sense of integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing.

means "bright, clear, obvious."

  • Bright, Light - Refers to something that is illuminated by light, making it bright and clear.

  • Obvious - Something that is clear and easily understood.

  • Reveal - To make something known or clear.

  • Dawn - When the night ends and the day begins, when it becomes bright.

  • Next - Refers to the following day or year.

  • Lamp, Light - An object used to make something bright.

  • World - Refers to the current world.

  • Chinese Dynasty - The name of a Chinese dynasty.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that is associated with light and clarity. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of optimism and hope.

  • Clear - This meaning is associated with clarity and understanding. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of intelligence and insight.

  • Reveal - This meaning is associated with uncovering the truth and making something known. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of curiosity and exploration.

  • Dawn - This meaning is associated with the beginning of a new day and the start of something new. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of freshness and renewal.

  • Light - This meaning is associated with illumination and brightness. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of optimism and hope.

  • Next - This meaning is associated with the future and the coming of something new. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of anticipation and excitement.

  • Chinese Dynasty - This meaning is associated with the Chinese dynasties of the past. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of history and tradition.

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