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Japanese boy(male) nameKiyu
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:きゆ
  • Katakanatip:キユ
  • English Syllablestip:ki-yu (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ki-yu (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kiyu
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kiyukun(きゆくん)Click to speech きゆくんYucchi(ゆっち)Click to speech ゆっちKi-chan(きーちゃん)Click to speech きーちゃん

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

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Kiyu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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喜遊- Kiyu -

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means "joy, happy, celebrate."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "play, enjoy, travel."

Name ideas examples

  • Play - Playing represents joy, recreation, and the lightness of being. May your child play joyfully and never lose their sense of wonder.

  • Enjoy - Enjoy - To have fun; to amuse oneself - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enjoy throughout life.

  • Travel - Traveling represents journey, experience, and broadening perspective. May your child travel well through life's journey.

  • Dandy - Dandy - A fashionable man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dandy throughout life.

  • Friends - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

希祐- Kiyu -

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means "hope, rare, few."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "divine help, aid, blessing."

Name ideas examples

  • Divine Help - Helping others is the expression of compassion in action, serving those in need. May your child extend helping hands throughout their life, serving others with joy.

  • Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Advancement - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Fortune, Good Luck - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.

祇悠- Kiyu -

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means "earth deity, only."

  • Earth Deity - A god of the land; local deity.

  • Only - Used for emphasis and limitation.

  • Country God - A god of a country, often associated with protection and prosperity.

  • Emphasis - Read as "Tada...Nomi", it is used to emphasize or limit something.

Name ideas examples

  • Earth Deity - Earth represents nurturing, grounding, and the foundation upon which all life depends. May your child be grounded in earth's wisdom, nurturing others with steady, reliable love.

  • Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.

  • Country God - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.

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

means "distant, leisurely, eternal."

Name ideas examples

  • Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.

  • Leisurely - Leisurely - Relaxed and unhurried - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of leisurely throughout life.

  • Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.

  • Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.

  • 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.

  • Serene - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

輝優- Kiyu -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "excellent, gentle."

  • Abundant - Relaxed and with plenty of room.

  • Harmonious - Peaceful and harmonious.

  • Highest - The highest ranking in evaluations such as performance.

  • Kind - Refined and beautiful.

  • Outstanding - Superior to others.

  • Skilled - A performer or entertainer.

Name ideas examples

  • Abundant - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.

  • Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Highest - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

  • Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.

  • Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.

  • Skilled - Skilled - A performer or entertainer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.

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