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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKin
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:きん
  • Katakanatip:キン
  • English Syllablestip:kin (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ki-n (2)
  • 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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Click to speech きんAdd to First Names FavoritesShare欣 - Kin -Copy 欣

means "to rejoice."

  • Joyful - Feeling or expressing great pleasure and happiness.

  • Pleased - Feeling or showing contentment and satisfaction.

Name ideas examples

  • Joyful - Being joyful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be joyful, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Pleased - Being pleased represents satisfaction, contentment, and recognizing good things. May your child find contentment in life's blessings.

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means "metal, gold, money."

Name ideas examples

  • Metal - Metal symbolizes strength, conductivity, and the ability to be shaped through heat and pressure. May your child have metal's strength, shaped by life's pressures into something strong and useful.

  • Gold - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Gold General - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Golden Color - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Money - Money represents resources, capability, and the means to help oneself and others. May your child use resources wisely, seeing money as a tool for helping others.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Friday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

  • Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

  • Star - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.

  • West - West is where the sun sets, representing completion and peaceful rest. May your child know the peace of completion when each day's work is done.

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

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

means "pass through, govern, warp."

Name ideas examples

  • Pass Through - Pass Through - To experience over time; to undergo - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pass through throughout life.

  • To Pass Through (time) - The act of pass through (time) represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass through (time) with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

  • Warp - Warp - The vertical threads in weaving - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of warp throughout life.

  • Boundary - Boundaries represent limits, definitions, and healthy separation. May your child respect boundaries while building bridges.

  • Constant - Constant - That which does not change - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of constant throughout life.

  • Direction (vertical) - Direction represents guidance, purpose, and knowing where one is heading. May your child find clear direction, always knowing their purpose and path.

  • Path - Path (道) in Japanese represents not just physical roads but the Way—a life practice. May your child find their Way, walking a path of purpose and meaning.

  • Principle - Principle - A fundamental rule; a doctrine - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of principle throughout life.

  • Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Sutra - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

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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