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Japanese boy(male) nameKempei
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:けんぺい
  • Katakanatip:ケンペイ
  • English Syllablestip:kem-pei (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ke-m-pe-i (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kempei
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kenchan(けんちゃん)Click to speech けんちゃんKenken( けんけん)Click to speech  けんけんPeikun( ぺいくん)Click to speech  ぺいくん

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameKempei

Kanji Names & Meanings - 12 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 "Kempei," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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健丙- Kempei -

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means "healthy, strong, skilled."

Name ideas examples

  • Healthy - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Skilled - Skilled - Capable; talented - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.

  • Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

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

means "third, fire, south."

  • Third - The third in a series.

  • Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).

  • South - The southern direction.

  • C - The third grade or rank.

Name ideas examples

  • Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.

  • Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

健兵- Kempei -

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means "healthy, strong, skilled."

Name ideas examples

  • Healthy - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Skilled - Skilled - Capable; talented - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.

  • Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

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

means "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

健平- Kempei -

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means "healthy, strong, skilled."

Name ideas examples

  • Healthy - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Skilled - Skilled - Capable; talented - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.

  • Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

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

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

憲平- Kempei -

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means "constitution, law, model."

Name ideas examples

  • Constitution - Constitution represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constitution.

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

  • Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.

  • Follow as an Example - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.

  • Rule, Regulation - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Take Over - Taking represents receiving with gratitude and claiming what is rightfully one's own. May your child receive graciously and claim their rightful place with confidence.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

研平- Kempei -

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means "sharpen, polish, research."

  • Sharpen - To grind to make sharp.

  • Polish - To refine through effort.

  • Research - To investigate thoroughly.

  • Inkstone - A flat stone used for grinding and mixing ink.

  • Perfect - To make something as good as it can possibly be.

  • Strive - To make a great effort to achieve something.

  • Study - To investigate or examine something in detail.

Name ideas examples

  • Sharpen - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.

  • Polish - Polishing represents the patient work of refining oneself, revealing hidden beauty. May your child polish their character like a precious gem, revealing inner brilliance.

  • Research - Gates and doors represent opportunity, transition, and access. May your child find doors opening before them and welcome others in.

  • Inkstone - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

  • Perfect - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

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

  • Study - Studying represents dedication to knowledge, careful examination, and growth. May your child study diligently and apply knowledge wisely.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

謙丙- Kempei -

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means "humble, modest, defer."

  • Humble - Not Proud; modest.

  • Defer - To yield respectfully.

  • Contentment - Feeling satisfied and fulfilled.

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

  • Moderation - Refraining from excess or extremes.

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

Name ideas examples

  • Humble - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Defer - Defer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the defer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Contentment - Contentment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive contentment throughout life.

  • 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.

  • Moderation - Moderation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of moderation.

  • 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.

means "third, fire, south."

  • Third - The third in a series.

  • Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).

  • South - The southern direction.

  • C - The third grade or rank.

Name ideas examples

  • Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.

  • Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

謙兵- Kempei -

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means "humble, modest, defer."

  • Humble - Not Proud; modest.

  • Defer - To yield respectfully.

  • Contentment - Feeling satisfied and fulfilled.

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

  • Moderation - Refraining from excess or extremes.

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

Name ideas examples

  • Humble - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Defer - Defer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the defer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Contentment - Contentment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive contentment throughout life.

  • 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.

  • Moderation - Moderation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of moderation.

  • 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.

means "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

謙平- Kempei -

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means "humble, modest, defer."

  • Humble - Not Proud; modest.

  • Defer - To yield respectfully.

  • Contentment - Feeling satisfied and fulfilled.

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

  • Moderation - Refraining from excess or extremes.

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

Name ideas examples

  • Humble - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Defer - Defer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the defer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Contentment - Contentment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive contentment throughout life.

  • 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.

  • Moderation - Moderation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of moderation.

  • 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.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

賢丙- Kempei -

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means "wise, sage, superior."

Name ideas examples

  • Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.

  • Sage - Sages possess deep wisdom earned through reflection and experience. May your child develop sage wisdom through reflection and experience.

  • Superior - Superior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the superior's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

  • Hardworking - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.

  • Respectful - 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.

  • Talented - Talented - Having exceptional skill or ability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of talented throughout life.

  • To Labor - The act of labor represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child labor with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To 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.

means "third, fire, south."

  • Third - The third in a series.

  • Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).

  • South - The southern direction.

  • C - The third grade or rank.

Name ideas examples

  • Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.

  • Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

賢兵- Kempei -

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means "wise, sage, superior."

Name ideas examples

  • Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.

  • Sage - Sages possess deep wisdom earned through reflection and experience. May your child develop sage wisdom through reflection and experience.

  • Superior - Superior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the superior's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

  • Hardworking - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.

  • Respectful - 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.

  • Talented - Talented - Having exceptional skill or ability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of talented throughout life.

  • To Labor - The act of labor represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child labor with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To 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.

means "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

賢平- Kempei -

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means "wise, sage, superior."

Name ideas examples

  • Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.

  • Sage - Sages possess deep wisdom earned through reflection and experience. May your child develop sage wisdom through reflection and experience.

  • Superior - Superior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the superior's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

  • Hardworking - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.

  • Respectful - 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.

  • Talented - Talented - Having exceptional skill or ability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of talented throughout life.

  • To Labor - The act of labor represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child labor with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To 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.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

澗歴- Kempei -

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means "valley stream, ravine, brook."

Name ideas examples

  • Valley Stream - Streams represent freshness, the beginning of journeys, and the purity of mountain springs. May your child carry the freshness of a mountain stream, pure of heart and full of life.

  • Ravine - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

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

means "history, pass through, calendar."

Name ideas examples

  • History - History - Past Events; records - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.

  • Pass Through - Pass Through - To experience; to undergo - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pass through throughout life.

  • Calendar - Calendar - A system of time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of calendar throughout life.

  • Clearly - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

  • Cross Over - Cross Over represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the cross over's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Sequentially - Sequentially - One after another, in a sequence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sequentially throughout life.

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