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Japanese boy(male) nameKirin
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:きりん
  • Katakanatip:キリン
  • English Syllablestip:ki-rin (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ki-ri-n (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kirin
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kirinkun(きりんくん)Click to speech きりんくんKi-chan(きーちゃん)Click to speech きーちゃんRinkun(りんくん)Click to speech りんくん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Kirin," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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貴凛- Kirin -

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means "noble, precious, respect."

Name ideas examples

  • Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.

  • Precious - Preciousness represents irreplaceable value, rarity, and worth beyond measure. May your child know they are precious, valued beyond measure.

  • Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • Esteemed - Being esteemed represents earning respect through worthy action. May your child be respected and honor that respect.

  • Revered - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

means "dignified, severe, commanding."

Name ideas examples

  • Dignified - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Severe - Severity represents strictness, discipline, and the tough love that builds character. May your child have the strength to be severe when needed, building character.

  • Commanding - Command represents authority, decisiveness, and the ability to direct others. May your child command with wisdom, directing others toward good.

  • Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.

  • Stately - State represents condition, status, and the current circumstance of being. May your child maintain a good state of mind, body, and spirit.

記凜- Kirin -

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means "to record, to remember, account."

Name ideas examples

  • To Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.

  • A Written Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.

  • To Remember - Remembering represents honoring the past, learning from history, and gratitude. May your child remember well, honoring the past while creating the future.

  • Account - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Kojiki - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • Mark - Mark - A Symbol; a sign - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mark throughout life.

means "dignified, severe, commanding."

Name ideas examples

  • Dignified - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Severe - Severity represents strictness, discipline, and the tough love that builds character. May your child have the strength to be severe when needed, building character.

  • Commanding - Command represents authority, decisiveness, and the ability to direct others. May your child command with wisdom, directing others toward good.

  • Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.

  • Stately - State represents condition, status, and the current circumstance of being. May your child maintain a good state of mind, body, and spirit.

麒麟- Kirin -

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means "qilin."

  • Qilin - A mythical hooved creature from Chinese legends.

  • Imaginary Animal - A living creature that can move and feel.

Name ideas examples

  • Qilin - The qilin appears only during times of prosperity and announces the arrival of a sage or wise ruler. May your child's presence herald times of peace and prosperity, like the auspicious qilin.

  • Imaginary Animal - Being imaginary animal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imaginary animal, letting this quality guide their path.

means "qilin (female), brilliant."

Name ideas examples

  • Qilin (female) - The qilin appears only during times of prosperity and announces the arrival of a sage or wise ruler. May your child's presence herald times of peace and prosperity, like the auspicious qilin.

  • Brilliant - Brilliance represents exceptional talent, sharp intellect, and dazzling achievement. May your child shine with brilliance, their exceptional gifts dazzling all who witness them.

  • Imaginary Animal - Being imaginary animal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imaginary animal, letting this quality guide their path.

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