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Japanese boy(male) nameKia
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:きあ
  • Katakanatip:キア
  • English Syllablestip:ki-a (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ki-a (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kia
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kiakun(きあくん)Click to speech きあくんKiachan(きあちゃん)Click to speech きあちゃんAkkun(あっくん)Click to speech あっくん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Kia," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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樹亜- Kia -

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means "tree, plant, establish."

Name ideas examples

  • Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.

  • Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

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

  • Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.

means "sub-, asia, second."

  • Sub- - Secondary; of lesser rank.

  • Asia - The Asian continent.

  • Second - Following the first.

  • Low Oxidation - A compound with a low degree of oxidation.

  • Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.

  • Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.

  • Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.

  • Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.

稀上- Kia -

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means "rare, thin."

Name ideas examples

  • Rare - Rare - Uncommon; faint; sparse - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.

  • Thin - Thinned and diluted represents distributed influence and wider reach. May your child extend their influence widely.

  • Dilute - Dilution represents spreading influence, softening intensity, and gentle application. May your child apply strength gently.

means "to rise, above, earlier."

  • To Rise - To Go Up; to ascend; to move from low to high.

  • To Offer - To Present; to dedicate; to submit.

  • Above - Higher in position, status, value, or age; superior.

  • Earlier - The earlier part in time, order, or sequence.

  • Ascend - To go to the center.

  • Before - In terms of time, order, or flow of things.

  • Going Up - Moving from a lower place to a higher place.

  • High Position - Having a high position, value, age, etc.

  • Landlady - A Man's Wife; the female master of a house.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Above - Being above represents aspiration, leadership, and the responsibility that comes with elevation. May your child rise above with responsibility, leading with wisdom and care.

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

  • Ascend - Ascend - To go to the center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ascend throughout life.

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

  • Going Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

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

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

綺亜- Kia -

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means "beautiful, figured silk, splendid."

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Figured Silk - Silk represents refinement, luxury, and the transformation of humble materials into beauty. May your child transform humbly like silk, becoming something refined and beautiful.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

  • Interfering - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

means "sub-, asia, second."

  • Sub- - Secondary; of lesser rank.

  • Asia - The Asian continent.

  • Second - Following the first.

  • Low Oxidation - A compound with a low degree of oxidation.

  • Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.

  • Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.

  • Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.

  • Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.

輝空- Kia -

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means "to shine."

  • To Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.

  • Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.

  • Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.

  • Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.

Name ideas examples

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Glow - A gentle glow represents warmth, comfort, and the quiet radiance of inner peace. May your child glow with inner warmth, comforting all who come near their gentle light.

  • Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.

  • Splendor - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the full expression of one's potential. May your child achieve splendor in all things, manifesting their full magnificent potential.

means "sky, empty, to empty."

Name ideas examples

  • Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.

  • Empty - Emptiness in Japanese philosophy (空) represents potential and openness to receive. May your child embrace emptiness as potential, ready to be filled with wisdom.

  • To Empty - Emptiness in Japanese philosophy (空) represents potential and openness to receive. May your child embrace emptiness as potential, ready to be filled with wisdom.

  • Emptiness - Emptiness represents potential, space for growth, and openness. May your child find that emptiness creates space for new blessings.

  • Gap - Gaps represent opportunity, space for growth, and potential to fill. May your child see gaps as opportunities to contribute.

  • Hole - Holes represent potential, space for filling, and opportunity. May your child fill the holes in the world with their unique gifts.

  • In Vain - Working in vain teaches the importance of purposeful effort. May your child's efforts never be in vain but bear fruit.

  • Loneliness - Loneliness teaches us the value of connection and self-sufficiency. May your child find peace in solitude and joy in companionship.

  • Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.

  • Waste - Understanding waste teaches the value of resources and effort. May your child avoid waste and use resources wisely.

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