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Japanese boy(male) nameKenjou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:けんじょう
  • Katakanatip:ケンジョウ
  • English Syllablestip:ken-jou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ke-n-jo-u (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kenjou, Kenjo, Kenjoh, Kenjyou, Kenjyo, Kenjyoh, Kenjō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kenchan(けんちゃん)Click to speech けんちゃんJoujou( じょうじょう)Click to speech  じょうじょうKenjin( けんじん)Click to speech  けんじん

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

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 "Kenjou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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健丈- Kenjou -

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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 "height, to measure, length unit."

Name ideas examples

  • Height - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Length Unit - Length Unit - One jō equals ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of length unit throughout life.

  • Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.

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

  • Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

  • 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.

建城- Kenjou -

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means "build, establish, propose."

Name ideas examples

  • Build - Building represents creation, construction, and making lasting things. May your child build a life of meaning and contribution.

  • To Build - Building represents construction, development, and creating lasting value. May your child build things that last, creating value for generations.

  • Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.

  • Propose - 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.

means "castle, citadel, wall."

Name ideas examples

  • Castle - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.

  • Citadel - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Wall - Walls provide protection and boundaries, defining space and providing safety. May your child know when to build walls for protection and when to tear them down.

賢丈- Kenjou -

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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 "height, to measure, length unit."

Name ideas examples

  • Height - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Length Unit - Length Unit - One jō equals ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of length unit throughout life.

  • Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.

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

  • Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

  • 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.

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