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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKon
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:こん
  • Katakanatip:コン
  • English Syllablestip:kon (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-n (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kon
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Konchan(こんちゃん)Click to speech こんちゃんKonsuke(こんすけ)Click to speech こんすけKontan(こんたん)Click to speech こんたん

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 nameKon

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 "Kon," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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魂- Kon -

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魂 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.

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  • 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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紺- Kon -

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紺 means "navy blue."

  • Dark Blue - A deep blue color with a hint of red.

Name ideas examples

  • Dark Blue - Dark blue suggests depth, mystery, and the contemplative nature of the twilight sky. May your child have depth of thought, contemplative and mysterious as the twilight sky.

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昆- Kon -

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昆 means "insect, elder brother, many."

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

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

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Group, Clan, Flock - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

  • Relatives - Relatives - Brothers, sisters, or other family members - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of relatives throughout life.

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混- Kon -

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混 means "mix, confuse, muddy."

Name ideas examples

  • Mix - Mixing represents blending, integration, and creating new combinations. May your child mix well with others while maintaining their identity.

  • Confuse - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Muddy - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Abundance - Abundance represents plenty, overflowing blessings, and generous provision. May your child experience and share life's abundance.

  • Blurring - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Congestion - Congestion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of congestion.

  • Crowded - Crowded - Full of people; congested - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crowded throughout life.

  • Flow - Flowing represents natural movement, ease, and going with life's currents. May your child flow through life with natural grace.

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Real Persons

The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!

  • 大村Ōmura 崑Kon Japanese actor (1931- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 市川Ichikawa 崑Kon Japanese film director and screenwriter (1915-2008) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP

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