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Kikochan(きこちゃん)
Kotochan( ことちゃん)
Kiki( きき)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the boys' version here.
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 "Kikoto," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
喜 means "joy, happy, celebrate."
Celebrate - To mark with festivities.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Joy - Joy is the spontaneous happiness that arises from a heart at peace with itself and the world. May your child overflow with joy, spreading happiness to everyone they meet.
Happy - Happy - Feeling Pleasure; glad - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of happy throughout life.
Celebrate - Celebrate - To mark with festivities - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of celebrate throughout life.
Celebration - Celebration represents joy, gratitude, and the marking of life's important moments. May your child's life be full of celebrations, marking many joyous moments.
Preference - Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of preference throughout life.
琴 means "koto, zither, harp."
Koto - A traditional Japanese stringed instrument.
Harp - A general term for stringed instruments.
Harmony - This word can be used to represent harmony and balance in life.
Resonance - This word can be used to represent the resonance of sound and the connection between people.
Koto - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Harp - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Resonance - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
王 means "king, to reign, honorific."
To Become King - To ascend to the throne; to rule; to govern.
Honorific - A respectful title for grandparents or elders.
Emperor, Monarch - A ruler of a country who governs with virtue.
Prince - Male members of the imperial family of fifth rank or below.
King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.
To Become King - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
To Reign - The act of reign represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reign with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Emperor, Monarch - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Prince - A prince carries both privilege and responsibility for their people. May your child lead with both the authority and responsibility of a prince.
詞 means "word, phrase, lyrics."
Rhyming Poetry - A type of poetry that flourished during the Song Dynasty.
Sentences - Combinations of words that express a complete thought.
Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.
Phrase - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Lyrics - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Rhyming Poetry - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Sentences - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
王 means "king, to reign, honorific."
To Become King - To ascend to the throne; to rule; to govern.
Honorific - A respectful title for grandparents or elders.
Emperor, Monarch - A ruler of a country who governs with virtue.
Prince - Male members of the imperial family of fifth rank or below.
King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.
To Become King - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
To Reign - The act of reign represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reign with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Emperor, Monarch - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Prince - A prince carries both privilege and responsibility for their people. May your child lead with both the authority and responsibility of a prince.
詩 means "poetry, poem."
Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.
Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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