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Japanese boy(male) nameKodama
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:こだま
  • Katakanatip:コダマ
  • English Syllablestip:ko-da-ma (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-da-ma (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kodama
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kodakun(こだくん)Click to speech こだくんDamachan( だまちゃん)Click to speech  だまちゃんKocchan( こっちゃん)Click to speech  こっちゃん

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 nameKodama

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

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 "Kodama."

Introduction to how Japanese names work

呼多馬- Kodama -

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means "call, breathe, name."

Name ideas examples

  • Call - Calling represents summoning, naming, and vocation. May your child find their calling and answer it with courage.

  • To Call Out - Calling represents vocation, purpose, and the voice that summons to duty. May your child find their calling, answering life's summons with purpose.

  • Breathe - Breathe - To Exhale; to respire - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of breathe throughout life.

  • Name - Naming represents identity, recognition, and giving meaning. May your child's name bring them honor and purpose.

means "many, much, often."

Name ideas examples

  • Much - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Often - Often - Frequently; many times - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of often throughout life.

  • Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.

  • Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

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

means "horse, large, shogi piece."

  • Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.

  • Large - A metaphor for something big.

  • Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.

  • Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.

Name ideas examples

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.

  • Metaphor - Metaphor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the metaphor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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