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Kicchan(きっちゃん)Shiichan(しーちゃん)
Kishun(きしゅん)
This name is also used as a surname: Kishi
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 "Kishi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
希 means "rare, hope, beg for."
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".
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.
士 means "samurai, warrior, gentleman."
Official - Refers to a mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.
Duty - Refers to performing duties or serving in an official capacity.
Scholar - Refers to a person with excellent knowledge and learning.
Gentleman - Refers to a respectable man. It is also a term of endearment for men.
Samurai - Refers to a warrior.
Qualified Person - Refers to a person with certain qualifications or skills.
A Man Of Knowledge And Wisdom - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great intelligence and understanding.
A Man Of Honor - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great integrity and respect.
A Man Of Distinction - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great accomplishment and success.
A Man Of Courage - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great bravery and strength.
A Man Of Virtue - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great morality and righteousness.
A Man Of Justice - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great fairness and justice.
A Man Of Loyalty - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great loyalty and dedication.
煌 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.
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.
士 means "samurai, warrior, gentleman."
Official - Refers to a mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.
Duty - Refers to performing duties or serving in an official capacity.
Scholar - Refers to a person with excellent knowledge and learning.
Gentleman - Refers to a respectable man. It is also a term of endearment for men.
Samurai - Refers to a warrior.
Qualified Person - Refers to a person with certain qualifications or skills.
A Man Of Knowledge And Wisdom - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great intelligence and understanding.
A Man Of Honor - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great integrity and respect.
A Man Of Distinction - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great accomplishment and success.
A Man Of Courage - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great bravery and strength.
A Man Of Virtue - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great morality and righteousness.
A Man Of Justice - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great fairness and justice.
A Man Of Loyalty - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great loyalty and dedication.
輝 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.
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.
士 means "samurai, warrior, gentleman."
Official - Refers to a mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.
Duty - Refers to performing duties or serving in an official capacity.
Scholar - Refers to a person with excellent knowledge and learning.
Gentleman - Refers to a respectable man. It is also a term of endearment for men.
Samurai - Refers to a warrior.
Qualified Person - Refers to a person with certain qualifications or skills.
A Man Of Knowledge And Wisdom - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great intelligence and understanding.
A Man Of Honor - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great integrity and respect.
A Man Of Distinction - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great accomplishment and success.
A Man Of Courage - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great bravery and strength.
A Man Of Virtue - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great morality and righteousness.
A Man Of Justice - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great fairness and justice.
A Man Of Loyalty - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great loyalty and dedication.
輝 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.
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.
心 means "heart, mind, spirit."
Heart - An organ that circulates blood.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
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