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Kiyochan(きよちゃん)
Kiyon(きよん)
Kiyosuke(きよすけ)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Kiyono
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 "Kiyono," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
世 means "world, generation, life."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Life - One's lifetime.
Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.
Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.
World - The world represents the entirety of existence, global connection, and universal perspective. May your child embrace the whole world, thinking globally while acting locally.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Society - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Succession - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
清 means "clear, pure, fresh."
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Fresh - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.
Serene, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Shin - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
聖 means "holy, saint, wise."
Imperial - Relating to the emperor.
Intelligent - Wise and knowledgeable.
Holy - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Saint - Saints represent the highest moral achievement and devotion. May your child strive toward saintly goodness in their daily life.
Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.
Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
代 means "generation, substitute, era."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Era - A distinct period in history.
Substitute - To take the place of another.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Substitute - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Exchange, Alternate - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Land, Plot - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Lineage, Succession - Lineage/Succession represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of lineage/succession.
Material, Resource - Material/Resource - A material or resource - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of material/resource throughout life.
Price - Price - Cost; value; charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of price throughout life.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
健 means "healthy, strong, skilled."
Healthy - In good physical condition.
Long-lasting - Having the ability to last for a long time.
Powerful - Having great strength and power.
Healthy - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Skilled - Skilled - Capable; talented - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.
Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Powerful - Being powerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be powerful, letting this quality guide their path.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
圭 means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."
Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.
Pointed - Having sharp corners.
Corner - Having a corner, having corners.
Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.
Jade Tablet - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Pointed - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Volume Unit - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Gem - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
浄 means "pure, clean, cleanse."
Pure - Free from contamination.
Clean - Free from dirt.
Beautify - To make something more attractive or appealing.
Clear - Free from cloudiness, haziness, or obscurity, transparent.
Purify - To make pure or free from sin or guilt.
Remove Dirt - To take away dirt or impurities from something.
Unsullied - Not stained or soiled, spotless.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Clean - Cleanliness represents purity, order, and the clarity of an unburdened mind. May your child maintain cleanliness in body, mind, and spirit.
Beautify - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Purify - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Remove Dirt - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Unsullied - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
浄 means "pure, clean, cleanse."
Pure - Free from contamination.
Clean - Free from dirt.
Beautify - To make something more attractive or appealing.
Clear - Free from cloudiness, haziness, or obscurity, transparent.
Purify - To make pure or free from sin or guilt.
Remove Dirt - To take away dirt or impurities from something.
Unsullied - Not stained or soiled, spotless.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Clean - Cleanliness represents purity, order, and the clarity of an unburdened mind. May your child maintain cleanliness in body, mind, and spirit.
Beautify - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Purify - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Remove Dirt - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Unsullied - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Field - Fields represent labor, harvest, and the fertile ground for growth. May your child's fields be fertile, their labor bringing abundant harvest.
Outskirts - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Civilian - Civilian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the civilian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Area - Area - Domain; realm; range - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of area throughout life.
Country House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Crude - Crude - Plain; unpolished; rustic; vulgar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crude throughout life.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Rough - Rough - Unrestrained; wild - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rough throughout life.
Uncivilized - Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uncivilized throughout life.
Uninhabited - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Unpretentious - Being unpretentious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be unpretentious, letting this quality guide their path.
清 means "clear, pure, fresh."
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Fresh - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.
Serene, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Shin - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Field - Fields represent labor, harvest, and the fertile ground for growth. May your child's fields be fertile, their labor bringing abundant harvest.
Outskirts - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Civilian - Civilian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the civilian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Area - Area - Domain; realm; range - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of area throughout life.
Country House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Crude - Crude - Plain; unpolished; rustic; vulgar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crude throughout life.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Rough - Rough - Unrestrained; wild - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rough throughout life.
Uncivilized - Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uncivilized throughout life.
Uninhabited - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Unpretentious - Being unpretentious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be unpretentious, letting this quality guide their path.
潔 means "pure, honest, righteous."
Pure - Free from Contamination; clean.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Honest - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Righteous - Righteousness means moral correctness and standing firmly for what is right. May your child walk the righteous path, standing firm for justice and truth.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
潔 means "pure, honest, righteous."
Pure - Free from Contamination; clean.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Honest - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Righteous - Righteousness means moral correctness and standing firmly for what is right. May your child walk the righteous path, standing firm for justice and truth.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Field - Fields represent labor, harvest, and the fertile ground for growth. May your child's fields be fertile, their labor bringing abundant harvest.
Outskirts - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Civilian - Civilian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the civilian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Area - Area - Domain; realm; range - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of area throughout life.
Country House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Crude - Crude - Plain; unpolished; rustic; vulgar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crude throughout life.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Rough - Rough - Unrestrained; wild - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rough throughout life.
Uncivilized - Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uncivilized throughout life.
Uninhabited - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Unpretentious - Being unpretentious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be unpretentious, letting this quality guide their path.
澄 means "to clear, to clarify, to feign innocence."
To Clear - For water to become pure and clean; for sky or sound to be transparent.
To Feign Innocence - To pretend not to know; to put on airs with a serious face.
To Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Clarify - The act of clarify represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child clarify with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Feign Innocence - The act of feign innocence represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child feign innocence with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
精 means "refined, essence, spirit."
Dedication - Being devoted and single-minded.
Devoted - Single-minded; earnest.
Origin - The source of life and reproduction.
Purity - Being free from impurities and clear.
Refinement - Refining grain to make it white.
Supernatural - Spirits, gods, and mysterious things.
Refined - Refinement represents cultivation, polish, and elegant development. May your child become refined in character and skill.
Essence - Essence - The core nature; vital energy - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of essence throughout life.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
Dedication - Dedication represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of dedication.
Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.
Devoted - Devoted - Single-minded; earnest - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of devoted throughout life.
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
Purity - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Refinement - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Supernatural - Being supernatural represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be supernatural, letting this quality guide their path.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
精 means "refined, essence, spirit."
Dedication - Being devoted and single-minded.
Devoted - Single-minded; earnest.
Origin - The source of life and reproduction.
Purity - Being free from impurities and clear.
Refinement - Refining grain to make it white.
Supernatural - Spirits, gods, and mysterious things.
Refined - Refinement represents cultivation, polish, and elegant development. May your child become refined in character and skill.
Essence - Essence - The core nature; vital energy - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of essence throughout life.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
Dedication - Dedication represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of dedication.
Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.
Devoted - Devoted - Single-minded; earnest - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of devoted throughout life.
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
Purity - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Refinement - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Supernatural - Being supernatural represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be supernatural, letting this quality guide their path.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Field - Fields represent labor, harvest, and the fertile ground for growth. May your child's fields be fertile, their labor bringing abundant harvest.
Outskirts - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Civilian - Civilian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the civilian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Area - Area - Domain; realm; range - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of area throughout life.
Country House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Crude - Crude - Plain; unpolished; rustic; vulgar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crude throughout life.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Rough - Rough - Unrestrained; wild - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rough throughout life.
Uncivilized - Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uncivilized throughout life.
Uninhabited - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Unpretentious - Being unpretentious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be unpretentious, letting this quality guide their path.
聖 means "holy, saint, wise."
Imperial - Relating to the emperor.
Intelligent - Wise and knowledgeable.
Holy - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Saint - Saints represent the highest moral achievement and devotion. May your child strive toward saintly goodness in their daily life.
Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.
Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Field - Fields represent labor, harvest, and the fertile ground for growth. May your child's fields be fertile, their labor bringing abundant harvest.
Outskirts - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Civilian - Civilian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the civilian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Area - Area - Domain; realm; range - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of area throughout life.
Country House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Crude - Crude - Plain; unpolished; rustic; vulgar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crude throughout life.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Rough - Rough - Unrestrained; wild - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rough throughout life.
Uncivilized - Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uncivilized throughout life.
Uninhabited - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Unpretentious - Being unpretentious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be unpretentious, letting this quality guide their path.
聖 means "holy, saint, wise."
Imperial - Relating to the emperor.
Intelligent - Wise and knowledgeable.
Holy - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Saint - Saints represent the highest moral achievement and devotion. May your child strive toward saintly goodness in their daily life.
Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.
Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
音 means "sound, melody, tidings."
Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.
Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.
On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.
Verse - A song or piece of music.
Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.
Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.
On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.
Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
喜 means "joy, happy, celebrate."
Celebrate - To mark with festivities.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Joy - Joy is the spontaneous happiness that arises from a heart at peace with itself and the world. May your child overflow with joy, spreading happiness to everyone they meet.
Happy - Happy - Feeling Pleasure; glad - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of happy throughout life.
Celebrate - Celebrate - To mark with festivities - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of celebrate throughout life.
Celebration - Celebration represents joy, gratitude, and the marking of life's important moments. May your child's life be full of celebrations, marking many joyous moments.
Preference - Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of preference throughout life.
代 means "generation, substitute, era."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Era - A distinct period in history.
Substitute - To take the place of another.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Substitute - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Exchange, Alternate - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Land, Plot - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Lineage, Succession - Lineage/Succession represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of lineage/succession.
Material, Resource - Material/Resource - A material or resource - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of material/resource throughout life.
Price - Price - Cost; value; charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of price throughout life.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
予 means "beforehand, give."
Beforehand - In Advance; previously.
I - First person pronoun.
Beforehand - Beforehand - In Advance; previously - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of beforehand throughout life.
Give - Giving represents generosity, sharing, and blessing others. May your child give freely and receive abundantly.
I - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
輝 means "to shine."
To Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.
Glow - A gentle glow represents warmth, comfort, and the quiet radiance of inner peace. May your child glow with inner warmth, comforting all who come near their gentle light.
Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.
Splendor - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the full expression of one's potential. May your child achieve splendor in all things, manifesting their full magnificent potential.
夜 means "night, midnight."
Night - Night offers rest, mystery, and the quiet needed for deep reflection. May your child find peace in the night and wake refreshed for new days.
Midnight - Midnight marks the transition between days, a moment of stillness and change. May your child navigate life's transitions with the stillness of midnight.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
You - You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.
Therefore - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Finally - Finally - At Last; eventually - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
No(の) - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Possessive Particle - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
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
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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