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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameKohon
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:こほん
  • Katakanatip:コホン
  • English Syllablestip:ko-hon (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-ho-n (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kohon
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kocchan(こっちゃん)Click to speech こっちゃんHonchan(ほんちゃん)Click to speech ほんちゃんKohonko(こほんこ)Click to speech こほんこ

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 nameKohon

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Kohon," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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個本- Kohon -

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means "individual, piece, personal."

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

  • Piece - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Personal - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

means "root, origin, essence."

Name ideas examples

  • Root - Roots provide stability, nourishment, and connection to one's origins. May your child stay rooted in their values while branching out to new heights.

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Original - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Essence - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Agriculture - Agriculture - Farming (as opposed to commerce and industry) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of agriculture throughout life.

  • Book - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.

  • Counter for Films - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Important Part, Essential Point - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.

こほん- Kohon -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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