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Kotchan(こっちゃん)Icchan( いっちゃん)
Koikun( こいくん)
This name is also used as a surname: Koichi
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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 "Koichi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
幸 means "happiness, good fortune, luck."
Happiness, Fortunate - Being blessed with good luck, fortune, and joy.
Cherish, Love - Showing affection and care for someone or something.
Appreciate, Like - Having a favorable opinion of something.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
一 means "one, single, alone."
One - Used to refer to a single item or instance.
First - Used to refer to the beginning or initial stage of something.
Same - Used to refer to something that is equal or identical.
Unify - Used to refer to making something the same or uniform.
All - Used to refer to the entirety or entirety of something.
Solely - Used to refer to something that is done or focused on exclusively.
Little - Used to refer to something that is small or minimal.
At A Certain Time - Used to refer to a specific time or moment.
Or - Used to refer to an alternative or choice.
Absolutely - Used to refer to something that is completely or utterly.
One - To represent the baby as the first and only child in the family.
First - To signify the baby as the first born in the family.
Same - To signify the baby as the same as the parents, siblings, or other family members.
Unify - To signify the baby as a unifying force in the family.
All - To signify the baby as the embodiment of the entire family.
Solely - To signify the baby as the sole focus of the family.
Little - To signify the baby as a small and precious addition to the family.
One Particular - To signify the baby as a unique and special individual.
At A Certain Time - To signify the baby as a blessing at a certain time in the family's life.
Or - To signify the baby as a choice between two options.
What - To signify the baby as a surprise and a blessing.
Absolutely - To signify the baby as a complete and perfect addition to the family.
虎 means "tiger, fierce, brave."
Tiger - A fierce animal of the cat family.
Bravery And Courage - An example of something brave and courageous.
Fierceness - Something that is fierce and powerful.
Courage - A quality of being brave and determined in the face of adversity.
Strength - The ability to withstand physical or mental strain.
Fierceness - A quality of being strong and powerful.
Wildness - A quality of being untamed and unpredictable.
壱 means "one, first, primary."
One - Refers to a single item or number.
All - Refers to the entirety of something.
Solely - Refers to something that is done or used exclusively.
Completely - Refers to something that is done or used in its entirety.
Once - Refers to a single occurrence.
Large Character - Refers to a large character used in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting instead of using the character "一(one)".
One - It is a symbol of unity and new beginnings.
First - It signifies the importance of being the first in a family or group.
Unique - It emphasizes the individual's uniqueness and specialness.
Whole - It conveys the idea of completeness and wholeness.
Solely - It implies that the individual is the only one of their kind.
Absolutely - It conveys the idea of absolute certainty and commitment.
Once - It signifies the importance of making the most of every moment.
琥 means "amber."
Amber - A transparent yellow gemstone.
Tiger Token - A token made of a jade stone carved with a tiger.
Tiger Vessel - A vessel made of a jade stone shaped like a tiger.
Transparent Yellow Gemstone - It conveys a sense of beauty and elegance. The gemstone is associated with wealth and prosperity, which could be a positive message for a newborn.
Tiger Shaped Jade Ornament - It conveys a sense of strength and power. The tiger is a symbol of courage and resilience, which could be a positive message for a newborn.
Tiger Engraved Jade Token - It conveys a sense of protection and security. The token is associated with luck and good fortune, which could be a positive message for a newborn.
壱 means "one, first, primary."
One - Refers to a single item or number.
All - Refers to the entirety of something.
Solely - Refers to something that is done or used exclusively.
Completely - Refers to something that is done or used in its entirety.
Once - Refers to a single occurrence.
Large Character - Refers to a large character used in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting instead of using the character "一(one)".
One - It is a symbol of unity and new beginnings.
First - It signifies the importance of being the first in a family or group.
Unique - It emphasizes the individual's uniqueness and specialness.
Whole - It conveys the idea of completeness and wholeness.
Solely - It implies that the individual is the only one of their kind.
Absolutely - It conveys the idea of absolute certainty and commitment.
Once - It signifies the importance of making the most of every moment.
鯉 means "carp."
Carp - This is a symbol of strength and perseverance, as carp are known for their ability to swim upstream and overcome obstacles.
Letter - This could be a symbol of communication and connection, as letters are a way to stay in touch with loved ones.
Message - This could be a symbol of hope and optimism, as messages are often a way to share good news and positive thoughts.
Fish - This could be a symbol of abundance and prosperity, as fish are often associated with wealth and abundance.
一 means "one, single, alone."
One - Used to refer to a single item or instance.
First - Used to refer to the beginning or initial stage of something.
Same - Used to refer to something that is equal or identical.
Unify - Used to refer to making something the same or uniform.
All - Used to refer to the entirety or entirety of something.
Solely - Used to refer to something that is done or focused on exclusively.
Little - Used to refer to something that is small or minimal.
At A Certain Time - Used to refer to a specific time or moment.
Or - Used to refer to an alternative or choice.
Absolutely - Used to refer to something that is completely or utterly.
One - To represent the baby as the first and only child in the family.
First - To signify the baby as the first born in the family.
Same - To signify the baby as the same as the parents, siblings, or other family members.
Unify - To signify the baby as a unifying force in the family.
All - To signify the baby as the embodiment of the entire family.
Solely - To signify the baby as the sole focus of the family.
Little - To signify the baby as a small and precious addition to the family.
One Particular - To signify the baby as a unique and special individual.
At A Certain Time - To signify the baby as a blessing at a certain time in the family's life.
Or - To signify the baby as a choice between two options.
What - To signify the baby as a surprise and a blessing.
Absolutely - To signify the baby as a complete and perfect addition to the family.
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