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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKokon
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ここん
  • Katakanatip:ココン
  • English Syllablestip:ko-kon (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-ko-n (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kokon
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kotchan(こっちゃん)Click to speech こっちゃんKonchan(こんちゃん)Click to speech こんちゃんKokonchan(ここんちゃん)Click to speech ここんちゃん

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

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

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 "Kokon," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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胡昏- Kokon -

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means "barbarian, random, what."

  • Barbarian - Ancient northern or western peoples of China.

  • Random - Haphazard; careless.

  • What - A question word expressing doubt.

  • Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.

  • Longevity - Long life.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Random - Random - Haphazard; careless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of random throughout life.

  • What - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

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

  • Longevity - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

means "dusk, dark, ignorant."

Name ideas examples

  • Dusk - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.

  • Ignorant - Ignorant - Not Understanding; foolish - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ignorant throughout life.

  • Dazzling - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Marriage - Marriage is a sacred bond, the foundation of family, and the commitment to grow together. May your child's marriage be blessed with deep love, growing closer through all seasons.

  • To be Dizzy - The act of be dizzy represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be dizzy with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Marry - Marriage represents the union of two souls, the creation of a new family, and lifelong commitment. May your child find a worthy partner and build a marriage full of love and mutual respect.

鼓魂- Kokon -

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means "drum, to beat, to rouse."

Name ideas examples

  • Drum - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

  • To Beat - The act of beat represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child beat with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Rouse - The act of rouse represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rouse with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Inspire - Inspire - To motivate or encourage - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of inspire throughout life.

  • Strike - Striking represents decisive action, the courage to act when needed. May your child strike with purpose when action is required.

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.

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