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Kenchan(けんちゃん)
Joujou( じょうじょう)
Kenjin( けんじん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Kenjou
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.
健 means "healthy, strong, skilled."
Healthy - In good physical condition.
Long-lasting - Having the ability to last for a long time.
Powerful - Having great strength and power.
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.
丈 means "height, to measure, length unit."
Length Unit - One Jō Equals Ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in Japan.
Elder - A respectful term for elderly or senior persons.
Honorific - An honorific added to kabuki actors' stage names.
Measurement - To measure something, such as land.
Particle - Used for the particles 'take' and 'dake'.
Respect - A term used to show respect for elderly people or elders.
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 means "build, establish, propose."
To Build - To construct a building or structure.
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.
城 means "castle, citadel, wall."
Citadel - A Stronghold; a fortification.
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 means "wise, sage, superior."
Admirable - Deserving respect and admiration.
Hardworking - Making a great effort to achieve something.
Honorific - Added to show respect for the other person.
Prudent - Having good judgement and foresight.
Respectful - Showing respect and reverence for someone.
Talented - Having exceptional skill or ability.
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.
丈 means "height, to measure, length unit."
Length Unit - One Jō Equals Ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in Japan.
Elder - A respectful term for elderly or senior persons.
Honorific - An honorific added to kabuki actors' stage names.
Measurement - To measure something, such as land.
Particle - Used for the particles 'take' and 'dake'.
Respect - A term used to show respect for elderly people or elders.
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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