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Kirinkun(きりんくん)
Ki-chan(きーちゃん)
Rinkun(りんくん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Kirin
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 "Kirin," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
貴 means "precious, valuable, honorable."
Precious - Highly valued and respected.
Noble - Of high rank or status.
Esteemed - Showing respect and admiration.
Revered - Held in high esteem and admiration.
Precious - This kanji that conveys the idea of being highly valued and cherished.
Noble - This kanji that conveys the idea of being of high rank or status.
Esteemed - This kanji that conveys the idea of being respected and admired.
Revered - This kanji that conveys the idea of being held in high esteem and admiration.
凛 means "dignity, majesty, awe-inspiring."
Cold - A coldness that makes one's body tense.
Impressive - An awe-inspiring and dignified presence.
Stately - A stately and dignified presence.
Cold - This kanji that conveys a sense of coolness and strength.
Impressive - This kanji that conveys a sense of awe and grandeur.
Stately - This kanji that conveys a sense of dignity and grace.
記 means "record, chronicle, account."
To Record Or Write Down - To make a written record of something.
To Remember - To keep something in one's memory.
To Mark Or Symbolize - To use a mark or symbol to represent something.
Kojiki - An abbreviation for the ancient Japanese chronicle "古事記(kojiki)".
To Remember - It conveys the idea of cherishing and remembering the special moments in life.
To Record - It conveys the idea of documenting and preserving the memories of the child's life.
Symbol - It conveys the idea of representing the child's identity and uniqueness.
Mark - It conveys the idea of leaving a lasting impression on the world.
Chronicle - It conveys the idea of documenting the child's life story.
凜 means "dignity, coldness, coolness."
Cold - A coldness that makes one's body tense.
Impressive - An awe-inspiring and dignified presence.
Stately - A stately and dignified presence.
Cold - This kanji that conveys a sense of coolness and strength.
Impressive - This kanji that conveys a sense of grandeur and power.
Stately - This kanji that conveys a sense of dignity and grace.
麒 means "mythical creature."
Imaginary Animal - The kanji 麒 is used in the word "麒麟" which is an imaginary animal. It is said that when a sage appears in the world, it will show a shining figure. "麒" is male and "麟" is female.
Brightness - This kanji symbolizes brightness and is often associated with the appearance of a holy figure. It is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the idea of a child being a source of light and hope.
Mythical Creature - The kanji is associated with the mythical creature, the Kirin, which is said to appear when a sage appears in the world. It is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the idea of a child being a source of wonder and mystery.
Strength - The kanji is associated with the strength of the Kirin, which is said to be able to protect the world from evil. It is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the idea of a child being a source of strength and protection.
Balance - The kanji is associated with the balance between the male and female Kirin. It is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the idea of a child being a source of balance and harmony.
麟 means "unicorn, mythical animal."
Imaginary Animal - The kanji 麟 is used in the word "麒麟" which is an imaginary animal. It is said that when a sage appears in the world, it will show a shining figure. "麒" is male and "麟" is female.
Brilliance - This kanji conveys a sense of brightness and radiance, which is a desirable quality for a baby.
Divine - The kanji is associated with a mythical creature that is said to appear when a saint appears in the world, so it can be seen as a sign of divine blessing.
Strength - The kanji is associated with a mythical creature that is said to be strong and powerful, so it can be seen as a sign of strength and power.
Wisdom - The kanji is associated with a mythical creature that is said to be wise and knowledgeable, so it can be seen as a sign of wisdom and knowledge.
Harmony - The kanji is associated with a mythical creature that is said to bring harmony and balance to the world, so it can be seen as a sign of harmony and balance.
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