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Kinchan(きんちゃん)Kinkun(きんくん)
Kinbo(きんぼー)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Kin
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.
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.
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.
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.
欣 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.
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.
琴 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.
経 means "experience, manage, pass through."
To Pass Through (time) - To pass through a period of time, to go through a process, to experience something.
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.
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.
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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
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