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Kiyokun(きよくん)Muchan(むちゃん)
Kikichan(ききちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the girls' version here.
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Kiyomu."
精 means "essence, spirit, vitality."
Refinement - Refining grain to make it white.
Detail - Being precise and granular.
Purity - Being free from impurities and clear.
Spirit - The workings of the heart and soul.
Origin - The source of life and reproduction.
Dedication - Being devoted and single-minded.
Supernatural - Spirits, gods, and mysterious things.
Refinement - Refining grain to make it white, symbolizing the refinement of the baby's character.
Detail - Being precise and granular, symbolizing the baby's attention to detail.
Purity - Being free from impurities and clear, symbolizing the baby's innocence and purity.
Spirit - The workings of the heart and soul, symbolizing the baby's spirit and strength.
Origin - The source of life and reproduction, symbolizing the baby's connection to their ancestors.
Dedication - Being devoted and single-minded, symbolizing the baby's dedication and commitment.
Supernatural - Spirits, gods, and mysterious
虫 means "insect, bug, worm."
Insect - General term for small animals other than humans, beasts, birds, and fish and shellfish. Specifically, insects.
Passionate - Someone who is passionate about something.
Insect - It is a general term for small animals other than humans, mammals, birds, and fish. It is also a term often used to refer to insects specifically.
Passionate - It can be used to represent the hope that the child will grow up to be passionate and enthusiastic about something.
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
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