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Kimichan(きみちゃん)
Hikochan( ひこちゃん)
Kichan( きちゃん)![]()
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 "Kimihiko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
乾 means "dry, superficial, heaven."
Northwest - The northwest direction.
Surface - On the surface, on the upper side.
Symbol - A symbol of a ruler, male, or other authority figure.
Dry - Dryness represents clarity, stability, and freedom from excess. May your child maintain clarity, stable and clear without unnecessary burdens.
Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.
Northwest - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in 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.
Surface - Surface - On the surface, on the upper side - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surface throughout life.
Symbol - Symbol - A symbol of a ruler, male, or other authority figu - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of symbol throughout life.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
仁 means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."
Benevolence - Kindness; compassion.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Person - An individual human being.
Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.
Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Kernel - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.
Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
侯 means "marquis, lord, target."
Marquis - A noble rank.
Lord - A ruler or nobleman.
Target - The mark in archery.
Beginning - The start or initial point of something.
Question - A sentence or phrase used to ask for information.
Rank - A position or level in a hierarchy or organization.
Marquis - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.
Target - Target - The mark in archery - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of target throughout life.
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.
Question - Questions represent curiosity, inquiry, and the search for understanding. May your child ask good questions and seek true answers.
Rank - Rank reflects accomplishment and the responsibility that comes with position. May your child earn their rank through merit and use it to help others.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
公 means "public, fair, open."
Duke - The first of five ranks of nobility.
Minister - Title of the emperor's assistant.
Respectful Term - A title for elderly relatives like grandfather or father.
Public - Being public represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be public, letting this quality guide their path.
Fair - Fair - Unbiased; just; impartial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Duke - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.
Minister - Ministers serve the greater good through governance and wisdom. May your child serve others in positions of trust and responsibility.
Respectful Term - 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.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
君 means "lord, you, sovereign."
You - A term of address for peers or juniors.
Sovereign - One who rules over a domain.
Respectful Term Used to Address Peers or those of Lower Status - This term is used to address peers or those of lower status with affection.
To Rule or Govern - This term is used to refer to someone who rules or governs a people.
Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.
You - You - A term of address for peers or juniors - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Sovereign - Sovereign - One who rules over a domain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sovereign throughout life.
Respectful Term Used to Address Peers or those of Lower Status - 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.
To Rule or Govern - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
官 means "official, government, organ."
Official - A government officer.
Government - Public service.
Organ - A body part with specific function.
Appoint - To select and appoint someone to a position or role.
Body Parts - The parts of the body that perform various functions, such as the nose, ears, eyes, and mouth.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Government - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Organ - Organ - A body part with specific function - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of organ throughout life.
Appoint - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Body Parts - Body represents the vessel of the spirit, health, and physical presence. May your child's body be healthy and strong, a worthy vessel for their spirit.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
江 means "river, inlet, yangtze."
River - A large natural stream of water.
Inlet - A small body of water extending inland.
Yangtze - The great river of China.
River - Rivers symbolize the continuous flow of life, perseverance, and the journey toward the sea. May your child's life flow steadily like a river, carving their own path with quiet determination.
Inlet - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Yangtze - The Yangtze, China's great river, represents mighty flow and cultural foundation. May your child flow with mighty purpose.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
淑 means "graceful, virtuous, pure."
Graceful - Elegant and refined.
Virtuous - Having high moral standards.
Pure - Clean and unsullied.
Admire - To regard with respect and admiration.
Approve - To express approval or agreement.
Beautiful - Having a pleasing and attractive appearance.
Dignified - Having a sense of honor and respectability.
Good - Having a positive quality or being virtuous.
Improve - To make better or more acceptable.
Kind - Having a gentle and considerate nature.
Refined - Having a high degree of sophistication and elegance.
Serene - Having a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
Graceful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
Virtuous - Being virtuous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be virtuous, letting this quality guide their path.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Admire - Admiring represents appreciation, aspiration, and recognizing excellence. May your child admire worthy role models and strive for excellence.
Approve - Approve - To express approval or agreement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approve throughout life.
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.
Dignified - Dignified - Having a sense of honor and respectability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dignified throughout life.
Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Improve - Improve - To make better or more acceptable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of improve throughout life.
Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.
Refined - Refinement represents cultivation, polish, and elegant development. May your child become refined in character and skill.
Serene - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
皇 means "emperor, imperial, heaven."
Busy - Engaged in activity
Hectic - Characterized by intense activity or busyness.
Hurried - Moving or acting quickly.
King - A male ruler of a country or state.
Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.
Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.
Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.
Busy - Busy - Engaged in activity
Hectic - Being hectic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be hectic, letting this quality guide their path.
Hurried - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.
彦 means "accomplished man, title for men."
Accomplished Man - A man with both wisdom and virtue.
Accomplished Man - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Title for Men - Title For Men - An honorable term for males - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of title for men throughout life.
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Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
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