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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKotake
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:こたけ
  • Katakanatip:コタケ
  • English Syllablestip:ko-ta-ke (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-ta-ke (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kotake
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kotan(こたん)Click to speech こたんKeichan( けいちゃん)Click to speech  けいちゃんTakekun( たけくん)Click to speech  たけくん

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 nameKotake

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Kotake," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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小虎- Kotake -

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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 "tiger, brave, fierce."

Name ideas examples

  • Tiger - The tiger (寅) represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. May your child have the tiger's bravery and strength to face any challenge.

  • Brave - Brave - Courageous; fearless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.

  • Fierce - Fierce - Violent; ferocious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.

来岳- Kotake -

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means "to come, to bring, since."

Name ideas examples

  • To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.

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

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

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

  • Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

means "mountain, summit."

Name ideas examples

  • Mountain - The mountain represents stability, aspiration, and majestic permanence. May your child stand firm like a mountain.

  • Summit - The summit represents the pinnacle of achievement, the reward of perseverance, and the joy of reaching one's highest goals. May your child reach many summits in life through dedication and courage.

  • Peak - Peaks represent achievement, high points, and reaching summits. May your child reach the peaks of their aspirations.

虎竹- Kotake -

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means "tiger, brave, fierce."

Name ideas examples

  • Tiger - The tiger (寅) represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. May your child have the tiger's bravery and strength to face any challenge.

  • Brave - Brave - Courageous; fearless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.

  • Fierce - Fierce - Violent; ferocious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.

means "bamboo, wind instrument, bamboo tablet."

  • Bamboo - A tall grass with hollow stems.

  • Bamboo Tablets - Ancient writing materials made from bamboo slips.

Name ideas examples

  • Bamboo - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • Bamboo Tablets - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

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