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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex name Kira
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:きら
  • Katakanatip:キラ
  • English transcriptionstip:Kira
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kirarin(きらりん)Click to speech きらりんKiratchi( きらっち)Click to speech  きらっちKiranchan( きらんちゃん)Click to speech  きらんちゃん

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 24 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 choices for "Kira," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "glitter, sparkle, shine."

  • Bright - Having a lot of light

  • Radiant - Emitting or reflecting light

  • Glittering - Sparkling or shining brightly.

  • Glowing - Emitting a steady, bright light.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Suggesting a cheerful, positive outlook on life.

  • Radiant - Conveying a sense of inner beauty and joy.

  • Glittering - Suggesting a life full of sparkle and excitement.

  • Glowing - Suggesting a life of warmth and light.

輝星- Kira -

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means "radiance, brilliance."

  • Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.

  • Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.

  • Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.

  • Radiance - A bright, glowing light.

  • Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.

Name ideas examples

  • Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.

  • Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.

  • Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.

  • Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.

  • Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.

means "star."

  • Star - A bright point of light in the night sky, a small and distant object, like a star seen from afar.

  • Aim - A target, a goal.

  • Suspect - A criminal, a person of interest.

Name ideas examples

  • Star - A symbol of hope, light, and guidance, a reminder of the beauty of the night sky.

  • Aim - A reminder to strive for one's goals and dreams, to never give up.

  • Suspect - A reminder to always be aware of one's actions and to stay on the right path.

妃星- Kira -

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means "princess, consort."

  • Empress - The wife of the emperor, the second wife of the emperor's consort.

  • Princess - The wife of the crown prince.

  • Goddess - A respectful way of referring to a goddess.

  • Spouse - A partner in a marriage.

  • To marry - To become a married couple.

  • Royalty - The wife of a royal family member.

Name ideas examples

  • Empress - A title of respect and honor for a female ruler or a woman of high rank.

  • Princess - A female member of a royal family, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a sovereign.

  • Goddess - A female deity or divine being.

  • Spouse - A married partner in a committed relationship.

  • To marry - To join together in a marriage or other committed relationship.

  • Royalty - A person of royal rank or descent.

means "star."

  • Star - A bright point of light in the night sky, a small and distant object, like a star seen from afar.

  • Aim - A target, a goal.

  • Suspect - A criminal, a person of interest.

Name ideas examples

  • Star - A symbol of hope, light, and guidance, a reminder of the beauty of the night sky.

  • Aim - A reminder to strive for one's goals and dreams, to never give up.

  • Suspect - A reminder to always be aware of one's actions and to stay on the right path.

光來- Kira -

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means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

means "come, arrive."

  • To come - To arrive or come to a place.

  • To bring - To bring something or someone to a place.

  • From the past to the present - Refers to the time period from a certain point in the past to the present.

  • Into the future - Refers to the time period that has yet to come.

  • A particle - Used in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.

  • To encourage - To motivate or encourage someone.

Name ideas examples

  • Arrival - To come or arrive, often from a distant place.

  • Blessing - To wish good fortune or success upon someone.

  • Encouragement - To give someone support, confidence, or hope.

姫蘭- Kira -

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means "princess, noblewoman."

Name ideas examples

  • Princess - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of nobility and grace.

  • Lady - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of elegance and sophistication.

  • Darling - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of love and affection.

  • Sweetheart - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of tenderness and endearment.

  • Angel - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of innocence and purity.

means "orchid, holland, blue."

  • General term for a perennial plant of the Orchidaceae family.

  • An alternate name for the plant ichii.

  • Abbreviation of the country name "Walan (Holland)".

Name ideas examples

  • Orchid - A beautiful flower that symbolizes love, beauty, and strength.

  • Ichii - A Japanese plant that symbolizes resilience and perseverance.

  • Holland - A country known for its beauty, culture, and history.

姫良- Kira -

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means "princess, noblewoman."

Name ideas examples

  • Princess - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of nobility and grace.

  • Lady - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of elegance and sophistication.

  • Darling - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of love and affection.

  • Sweetheart - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of tenderness and endearment.

  • Angel - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of innocence and purity.

means "good, excellent, fine."

Name ideas examples

希麗- Kira -

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means "rare, hope, beg for."

  • Wish, Hope - To wish or desire something to happen.

  • Rare, Unusual - Something that is not common or not seen often.

  • Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.

  • Sparse - Something that is not dense or not crowded.

  • Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of optimism and wishing for the best for the baby.

  • Rare - This meaning conveys a sense of uniqueness and specialness, suggesting that the baby is one of a kind.

  • Greece - This meaning is a reference to the country of Greece, which is associated with ancient culture and civilization. It can be a meaningful way to honor the baby's heritage.

means "beautiful, lovely, graceful."

  • Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance, especially of a delicate kind.

  • Serene - Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

  • Line up - Arrange in a line or in lines.

  • Match - Be equal to in quality or ability.

  • Attach - Fasten or join securely to something else.

  • Hang - Be suspended or fastened from above.

  • Ancient country name - An ancient kingdom in the Korean peninsula, also known as Goguryeo.(高句麗)

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - A word to describe someone who is attractive, graceful, and elegant.

  • Serene - A word to describe someone who is peaceful, calm, and tranquil.

  • Harmonious - A word to describe someone who is in harmony with others and their environment.

  • Attached - A word to describe someone who is connected to others and their environment.

  • Adorned - A word to describe someone who is decorated and embellished.

希良- Kira -

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means "rare, hope, beg for."

  • Wish, Hope - To wish or desire something to happen.

  • Rare, Unusual - Something that is not common or not seen often.

  • Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.

  • Sparse - Something that is not dense or not crowded.

  • Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of optimism and wishing for the best for the baby.

  • Rare - This meaning conveys a sense of uniqueness and specialness, suggesting that the baby is one of a kind.

  • Greece - This meaning is a reference to the country of Greece, which is associated with ancient culture and civilization. It can be a meaningful way to honor the baby's heritage.

means "good, excellent, fine."

Name ideas examples

綺良- Kira -

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means "beautiful, clean."

  • Weaving a pattern with silk - This refers to the process of creating a beautiful pattern with silk fabric.

  • Interfering - This refers to the act of interfering or meddling in something.

  • Beautiful - This refers to something that is aesthetically pleasing and attractive.

  • Splendid - This refers to something that is grand and impressive.

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - This refers to something that is aesthetically pleasing and attractive, and could be a great name for a baby.

  • Splendid - This refers to something that is grand and impressive, and could be a great name for a baby.

  • Weaving - This refers to the process of creating a beautiful pattern with silk fabric, and could be a great name for a baby.

means "good, excellent, fine."

Name ideas examples

きら- Kira -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

キラ- Kira -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

喜良- Kira -

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means "joy, rejoice, pleasure."

Name ideas examples

  • Joy, Happiness - To bring joy and happiness to the family, to bring a sense of delight and contentment.

  • Preference - To show a preference for the family, to express a fondness for the family.

  • Celebration - To commemorate a special occasion, to mark a joyous event.

means "good, excellent, fine."

Name ideas examples

喜麗- Kira -

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means "joy, rejoice, pleasure."

Name ideas examples

  • Joy, Happiness - To bring joy and happiness to the family, to bring a sense of delight and contentment.

  • Preference - To show a preference for the family, to express a fondness for the family.

  • Celebration - To commemorate a special occasion, to mark a joyous event.

means "beautiful, lovely, graceful."

  • Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance, especially of a delicate kind.

  • Serene - Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

  • Line up - Arrange in a line or in lines.

  • Match - Be equal to in quality or ability.

  • Attach - Fasten or join securely to something else.

  • Hang - Be suspended or fastened from above.

  • Ancient country name - An ancient kingdom in the Korean peninsula, also known as Goguryeo.(高句麗)

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - A word to describe someone who is attractive, graceful, and elegant.

  • Serene - A word to describe someone who is peaceful, calm, and tranquil.

  • Harmonious - A word to describe someone who is in harmony with others and their environment.

  • Attached - A word to describe someone who is connected to others and their environment.

  • Adorned - A word to describe someone who is decorated and embellished.

希咲- Kira -

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means "rare, hope, beg for."

  • Wish, Hope - To wish or desire something to happen.

  • Rare, Unusual - Something that is not common or not seen often.

  • Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.

  • Sparse - Something that is not dense or not crowded.

  • Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of optimism and wishing for the best for the baby.

  • Rare - This meaning conveys a sense of uniqueness and specialness, suggesting that the baby is one of a kind.

  • Greece - This meaning is a reference to the country of Greece, which is associated with ancient culture and civilization. It can be a meaningful way to honor the baby's heritage.

means "bloom, blossom, flourish."

  • To Laugh, Smile - To express joy or amusement with a facial expression.

  • To Bloom, Blossom - To open and display the petals of a flower.

  • To Open, Unfold - To reveal or expand something that was previously hidden or closed.

Name ideas examples

  • Joy - A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

  • Beauty - The quality of being attractive, pleasing, or delightful.

  • Unfolding - The process of revealing or expanding something that was previously hidden or closed.

彩楽- Kira -

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means "color, coloring, paint, variegated."

  • Color - To add color, to mix colors, to create a color scheme.

  • Pattern - A design, a motif, a decoration.

  • Appearance - A form, a shape, a look.

Name ideas examples

  • Colorful - Bright, vibrant, and full of life.

  • Vibrant - Full of energy and enthusiasm.

  • Radiant - Shining with beauty and joy.

means "fun, comfort, ease."

  • Music - Playing music, performing music.

  • Enjoyment - Enjoying, being happy, liking, loving, wishing, desiring.

  • Ease - Easiness, being free from physical and mental pain, being relaxed.

Name ideas examples

  • Music - Music can be a beautiful and meaningful name for a baby, as it symbolizes creativity, joy, and harmony.

  • Enjoyment - Enjoyment is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes happiness, contentment, and fulfillment.

  • Ease - Ease is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes comfort, relaxation, and peace.

樹良- Kira -

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means "tree, wood, timber."

  • Tree - A standing tree that is growing.

  • Plant - To plant a tree.

  • Stand - To stand firmly.

Name ideas examples

  • Tree - Symbolizing strength, stability, and growth.

  • Plant - Representing the idea of nurturing and caring for something.

  • Stand - Signifying courage and determination.

means "good, excellent, fine."

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煌星- Kira -

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means "glitter, sparkle, shine."

  • Bright - Having a lot of light

  • Radiant - Emitting or reflecting light

  • Glittering - Sparkling or shining brightly.

  • Glowing - Emitting a steady, bright light.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Suggesting a cheerful, positive outlook on life.

  • Radiant - Conveying a sense of inner beauty and joy.

  • Glittering - Suggesting a life full of sparkle and excitement.

  • Glowing - Suggesting a life of warmth and light.

means "star."

  • Star - A bright point of light in the night sky, a small and distant object, like a star seen from afar.

  • Aim - A target, a goal.

  • Suspect - A criminal, a person of interest.

Name ideas examples

  • Star - A symbol of hope, light, and guidance, a reminder of the beauty of the night sky.

  • Aim - A reminder to strive for one's goals and dreams, to never give up.

  • Suspect - A reminder to always be aware of one's actions and to stay on the right path.

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means "era, chronicle."

Name ideas examples

  • Record - To remember and honor a special moment or event in life.

  • Order - To bring order and balance to the family.

  • Rule - To remind the child to follow the rules and regulations.

  • Year - To signify the year of the child's birth.

  • Chronicle - To remember the family's history and legacy.

means "come, arrive."

  • To come - To arrive or come to a place.

  • To bring - To bring something or someone to a place.

  • To allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.

  • This person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.

  • In the future - Something that has not yet come.

  • Particle - A particle placed in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.

  • To encourage - To encourage or motivate someone.

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - To express a wish or desire for something to happen in the future.

  • Blessing - To wish someone good luck, health, and happiness.

  • Joy - To bring happiness and delight.

  • Courage - To have the strength and determination to face difficult situations.

紀良- Kira -

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means "era, chronicle."

Name ideas examples

  • Record - To remember and honor a special moment or event in life.

  • Order - To bring order and balance to the family.

  • Rule - To remind the child to follow the rules and regulations.

  • Year - To signify the year of the child's birth.

  • Chronicle - To remember the family's history and legacy.

means "good, excellent, fine."

Name ideas examples

絆咲- Kira -

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means "bond, tie, connection."

  • Bond - A connection or relationship between two or more people, places, or things.

  • Connect - To join or link together.

  • Bind - To tie or fasten together.

  • Restrain - To limit or control the actions or movements of someone or something.

  • Fetter - A device used to restrain an animal, such as a horse or ox, by tying its legs together.

Name ideas examples

  • Bond - It conveys the idea of a strong connection between two people, such as a parent and child. It also implies a sense of loyalty and commitment.

  • Connect - It conveys the idea of a strong connection between two people, such as a parent and child. It also implies a sense of unity and togetherness.

  • Unite - It conveys the idea of a strong connection between two people, such as a parent and child. It also implies a sense of solidarity and harmony.

  • Secure - It conveys the idea of a strong connection between two people, such as a parent and child. It also implies a sense of safety and protection.

  • Attach - It conveys the idea of a strong connection between two people, such as a parent and child. It also implies a sense of attachment and closeness.

means "bloom, blossom, flourish."

  • To Laugh, Smile - To express joy or amusement with a facial expression.

  • To Bloom, Blossom - To open and display the petals of a flower.

  • To Open, Unfold - To reveal or expand something that was previously hidden or closed.

Name ideas examples

  • Joy - A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

  • Beauty - The quality of being attractive, pleasing, or delightful.

  • Unfolding - The process of revealing or expanding something that was previously hidden or closed.

綺麗- Kira -

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means "beautiful, clean."

  • Weaving a pattern with silk - This refers to the process of creating a beautiful pattern with silk fabric.

  • Interfering - This refers to the act of interfering or meddling in something.

  • Beautiful - This refers to something that is aesthetically pleasing and attractive.

  • Splendid - This refers to something that is grand and impressive.

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - This refers to something that is aesthetically pleasing and attractive, and could be a great name for a baby.

  • Splendid - This refers to something that is grand and impressive, and could be a great name for a baby.

  • Weaving - This refers to the process of creating a beautiful pattern with silk fabric, and could be a great name for a baby.

means "beautiful, lovely, graceful."

  • Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance, especially of a delicate kind.

  • Serene - Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

  • Line up - Arrange in a line or in lines.

  • Match - Be equal to in quality or ability.

  • Attach - Fasten or join securely to something else.

  • Hang - Be suspended or fastened from above.

  • Ancient country name - An ancient kingdom in the Korean peninsula, also known as Goguryeo.(高句麗)

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - A word to describe someone who is attractive, graceful, and elegant.

  • Serene - A word to describe someone who is peaceful, calm, and tranquil.

  • Harmonious - A word to describe someone who is in harmony with others and their environment.

  • Attached - A word to describe someone who is connected to others and their environment.

  • Adorned - A word to describe someone who is decorated and embellished.

芹星- Kira -

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means "celery."

  • Water celery (a perennial herb of the Apiaceae family) - This plant grows naturally in wet areas.

  • Celery (a vegetable) - This vegetable is a member of the Apiaceae family.

Name ideas examples

  • Freshness - This kanji could represent the freshness of life and the joy of living.

  • Purity - This kanji could represent the purity of the soul and the innocence of youth.

  • Renewal - This kanji could represent the renewal of life and the hope of a new beginning.

means "star."

  • Star - A bright point of light in the night sky, a small and distant object, like a star seen from afar.

  • Aim - A target, a goal.

  • Suspect - A criminal, a person of interest.

Name ideas examples

  • Star - A symbol of hope, light, and guidance, a reminder of the beauty of the night sky.

  • Aim - A reminder to strive for one's goals and dreams, to never give up.

  • Suspect - A reminder to always be aware of one's actions and to stay on the right path.

葵良- Kira -

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means "hollyhock, mallow, althea."

  • Aoi - The name of a plant from the family of Aoi plants.

  • A symbol of good luck and fortune.

Name ideas examples

  • Aoi (葵) - This kanji that symbolizes good luck and fortune, and is associated with the beauty of nature.

  • Aoi (葵) - This kanji that symbolizes hope, joy, and optimism.

  • Aoi (葵) - This kanji that symbolizes strength, resilience, and courage.

means "good, excellent, fine."

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葵蘭- Kira -

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means "hollyhock, mallow, althea."

  • Aoi - The name of a plant from the family of Aoi plants.

  • A symbol of good luck and fortune.

Name ideas examples

  • Aoi (葵) - This kanji that symbolizes good luck and fortune, and is associated with the beauty of nature.

  • Aoi (葵) - This kanji that symbolizes hope, joy, and optimism.

  • Aoi (葵) - This kanji that symbolizes strength, resilience, and courage.

means "orchid, holland, blue."

  • General term for a perennial plant of the Orchidaceae family.

  • An alternate name for the plant ichii.

  • Abbreviation of the country name "Walan (Holland)".

Name ideas examples

  • Orchid - A beautiful flower that symbolizes love, beauty, and strength.

  • Ichii - A Japanese plant that symbolizes resilience and perseverance.

  • Holland - A country known for its beauty, culture, and history.

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