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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKin
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:きん
  • Katakanatip:キン
  • English transcriptionstip:Kin, Kinn
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kinchan(きんちゃん)Click to speech きんちゃんKinkun(きんくん)Click to speech きんくんKinbo(きんぼー)Click to speech きんぼー

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

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

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 "Kin," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Kin -

Click to speech きんAdd to First Names FavoritesShare金 - Kin -Copy 金

means "gold, money, metal."

  • Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.

  • Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.

  • Color - Golden or golden-colored.

  • Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.

  • Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.

  • Metal In Five Elements - One of the five elements,

  • West - West in eight directions.

  • Star - The name of a star, Venus.

  • Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).

  • Friday - One of the seven days of the week.

Name ideas examples

  • Gold - This is a symbol of wealth and prosperity, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a wealthy family. It also has a strong connection to the sun, which is a symbol of life and energy.

  • Metal - Metal is a strong and durable material, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of strength and resilience.

  • Money - Money is a symbol of success and abundance, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of financial stability.

  • Color - Gold is a beautiful and luxurious color, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of beauty and luxury.

  • Hard - Hard is a symbol of strength and durability, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of strength and resilience.

  • Venus - Venus is the planet of love and beauty, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of love and beauty.

  • Friday - Friday is the day of rest and relaxation, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of relaxation and leisure.

- Kin -

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means "joy, pleasure, delight."

  • Joyful - Feeling or expressing great pleasure and happiness.

  • Delighted - Feeling or showing great pleasure and satisfaction.

  • Pleased - Feeling or showing contentment and satisfaction.

  • Rejoicing - Feeling or expressing great joy and happiness.

Name ideas examples

  • Joyful - Conveying a sense of joy and happiness, a reminder of the joy of life.

  • Delighted - Conveying a sense of delight and joy, a reminder of the joy of life.

  • Pleased - Conveying a sense of contentment and satisfaction, a reminder of the pleasure of life.

  • Rejoicing - Conveying a sense of joy and celebration, a reminder of the joy of life.

- Kin -

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means "koto: Japanese stringed musical instrument."

  • A Stringed Musical Instrument - This is a general term for stringed instruments such as the koto (Japanese harp) and wagakki (Japanese traditional stringed instrument).

  • 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.

Name ideas examples

  • Harmony - This kanji can be used to represent the harmony and balance that a baby brings to a family.

  • Resonance - This kanji can be used to represent the connection between a baby and its parents, as well as the resonance of sound that a baby brings to the world.

- Kin -

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means "experience, manage, pass through."

  • To Pass Through (time) - To pass through a period of time, to go through a process, to experience something.

  • Weaving Thread - The vertical thread used in weaving.

  • Direction (vertical) - The direction of north and south, or up and down.

  • Path - A route, a course of action, a logical sequence.

  • To Measure - To take measurements, to survey.

  • Constant - That which does not change.

  • Boundary - A dividing line, a limit.

  • Rule - A law, a principle, a regulation.

Name ideas examples

  • To Rule - It implies a sense of leadership and responsibility.

  • To Pass - It implies a sense of progress and growth.

  • To Measure - It implies a sense of accuracy and precision.

  • To Weave - It implies a sense of creativity and craftsmanship.

  • To Go Around - It implies a sense of exploration and adventure.

  • To Last - It implies a sense of stability and permanence.

  • To Bound - It implies a sense of security and protection.

  • To Follow - It implies a sense of obedience and respect.

Real Persons

The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!

  • 円舘Endate Kin Japanese amateur astronomer who has discovered 593 asteroids (1960- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP

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