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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameKodama
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  • Gender:Female
  • 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:

    Kodachan(こだちゃん)Click to speech こだちゃんMamachan( ままちゃん)Click to speech  ままちゃんDamachan( だまちゃん)Click to speech  だまちゃん

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

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameKodama

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 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 "Kodama," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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木魂- Kodama -

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means "tree, wood, simple."

Name ideas examples

  • Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.

  • Simple - Simplicity represents clarity, essence, and freedom from unnecessary complexity. May your child embrace simplicity, finding clarity in the essential.

  • Element - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

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

  • Musical Instrument - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.

  • Numb - Numb - Unable to feel; insensitive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of numb throughout life.

  • Thursday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

means "soul, heart."

  • Soul - Spirit; the essence residing in the body that governs the mind. "Kon" is yang, "haku" is yin energy. "Kon" governs spirit, "haku" governs body. Living people have both.

  • Heart - Feelings; emotions; spirit.

  • Mind - Thoughts, feelings, and spirit.

Name ideas examples

  • Soul - Soul represents the eternal self, identity, and the deepest aspect of being. May your child's soul be at peace, eternal and deeply rooted in their true self.

  • 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.

児珠- Kodama -

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means "child, son, youth."

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  • Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.

  • Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.

  • Self-reference - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Young Man - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.

means "pearl, jewel, bead."

  • Pearl - A gem formed inside a shell.

  • Jewel - A precious stone.

  • Bead - A small spherical object.

Name ideas examples

  • Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.

  • Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

小玉- Kodama -

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means "small, trivial, young person."

Name ideas examples

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

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

  • Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.

  • Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "jewel, beautiful, to treasure."

Name ideas examples

  • Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • To Treasure - Treasures represent what is most valuable, worth protecting and sharing with loved ones. May your child recognize life's true treasures and protect them with wisdom.

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

  • Egg - Eggs symbolize potential, new life, and the promise of what is to come. May your child nurture their potential until it hatches into accomplishment.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • King Piece - Kings represent righteous authority, noble character, and the responsibility to serve their people. May your child have a kingly heart—noble, just, and devoted to serving others.

  • Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Round - Roundness represents wholeness, harmony, and the perfection of the complete circle. May your child's character be well-rounded, whole and harmonious.

小珠- Kodama -

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means "small, trivial, young person."

Name ideas examples

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

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

  • Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.

  • Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "pearl, jewel, bead."

  • Pearl - A gem formed inside a shell.

  • Jewel - A precious stone.

  • Bead - A small spherical object.

Name ideas examples

  • Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.

  • Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

幸珠- Kodama -

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means "happiness, fortune, blessing."

Name ideas examples

  • Happiness - Happiness in Japanese philosophy comes from acceptance, gratitude, and living in harmony. May your child find true happiness through gratitude, acceptance, and loving relationships.

  • Fortune - 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.

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

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

  • Cherish, Love - Cherishing represents treasuring what is precious and nurturing with care. May your child cherish and be cherished.

  • Harvest - Harvest represents the reward of patient labor and the abundance of nature. May your child enjoy rich harvests from all they cultivate in life.

  • Imperial Visit - Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial visit throughout life.

means "pearl, jewel, bead."

  • Pearl - A gem formed inside a shell.

  • Jewel - A precious stone.

  • Bead - A small spherical object.

Name ideas examples

  • Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.

  • Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

心珠- Kodama -

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means "heart, mind, core."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "pearl, jewel, bead."

  • Pearl - A gem formed inside a shell.

  • Jewel - A precious stone.

  • Bead - A small spherical object.

Name ideas examples

  • Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.

  • Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

こだま- Kodama -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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