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Japanese boy(male) nameKensai
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:けんさい
  • Katakanatip:ケンサイ
  • English Syllablestip:ken-sai (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ke-n-sa-i (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kensai
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kenken(けんけん)Click to speech けんけんSaichan( さいちゃん)Click to speech  さいちゃんKensakun( けんさくん)Click to speech  けんさくん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Kensai," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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顕斎- Kensai -

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means "manifest, prominent, reveal."

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  • Manifest - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Prominent - Prominent - Well-known; distinguished - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of prominent throughout life.

  • Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.

  • Ancestor 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.

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

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

  • High Status, Noble - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

means "purify, abstain, study."

  • Purify - To make clean for religious purposes.

  • Be - To be reverent or to show restraint. This is done when worshipping gods and Buddhas, by abstaining from certain foods and activities in order to purify one's mind and body.

  • Meal - A meal taken by monks or during Buddhist ceremonies, as a way of purifying the mind and body in order to serve the gods.

  • Room - A room, usually used for religious ceremonies or for studying.

Name ideas examples

  • Purify - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Be - Understanding impurity teaches the value of cleanliness and renewal. May your child stay clean of heart while engaging with the world.

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

  • Room - Rooms provide space for specific activities, privacy, and personal territory. May your child have room to grow, with space for all their activities and dreams.

謙哉- Kensai -

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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 "question particle, exclamation, beginning."

Name ideas examples

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

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

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • First Time - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.

  • To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

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