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Ken’You
Ken’You- Gender:Female
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:けんよう - :ケンヨウ
- :ken-you (2)
- :ke-n-yo-u (4)
- :Ken'You, Ken’You, Ken’Yō
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Kenchan(けんちゃん)
Youchan( ようちゃん)KenYouchan( けんようちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. 
See the boys' version here.
Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Ken’You."
献容- Ken’You -
献 means "offer, dedicate, contribute."
Offer - To present to a deity or superior.
Dedicate - To devote to a purpose.
Contribute - To give for a cause.
Express, Submit - To express or submit something to a superior.
Name ideas examples
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Dedicate - Dedicate - To devote to a purpose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dedicate throughout life.
Contribute - Contribute - To give for a cause - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of contribute throughout life.
Express, Submit - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Serve, Pour - Service represents humility, contribution, and finding greatness through giving. May your child serve others generously, finding greatness in giving.
Wise Person - Wise people guide others with experience and thoughtful judgment. May your child become a source of wisdom for those who seek guidance.
Wise, Sage - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
容 means "contain, accept, appearance."
To Contain, Hold - To put something into a container or vessel. To fill or cover something.
Appearance - The Outward Look; form.
Name ideas examples
Contain - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
To Contain, Hold - The act of contain/hold represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child contain/hold with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Accept - Accepting represents openness, grace, and receiving with gratitude. May your child accept life's gifts with grace and gratitude.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Contents, Substance - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Easy - Easy - Simple; not difficult - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of easy throughout life.
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きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
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