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Kotchan(こっちゃん)
Kokun( こーくん)
Tanchan( たんちゃん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the girls' version here.
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 "Kotoha," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
思 means "to think, to love, particle."
Particle - Adjusting sentence rhythm.
Poetic Device - Used as a poetic device to add emphasis or to create a certain tone.
Seemingly - To seem or appear to be something.
Think, Consider, Have an Idea - To think or consider something, or to have an idea.
To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
Cherish, Love - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.
Poetic Device - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Put in Heart - Hearing represents receptivity, understanding, and the skill of true listening. May your child truly hear others, listening with understanding and compassion.
Seemingly - Seeming reminds us to look beyond appearances to find deeper truth. May your child see beyond seeming, finding truth beneath appearances.
Think, Consider, Have an Idea - Thinking represents reason, reflection, and the power of the inquiring mind. May your child think deeply, using reason and reflection wisely.
Thought - Thought - Feelings; ideas; considerations - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thought throughout life.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
言 means "to speak, word, here."
Here - A word to adjust the tone.
Careful - "Gingin" means a cautious manner.
I - A word referring to oneself.
To Speak - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.
Here - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Careful - Being careful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be careful, letting this quality guide their path.
I - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
詞 means "word, phrase, lyrics."
Rhyming Poetry - A type of poetry that flourished during the Song Dynasty.
Sentences - Combinations of words that express a complete thought.
Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.
Phrase - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Lyrics - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Rhyming Poetry - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Sentences - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
互 means "mutual, alternating, to intermingle."
Alternating - Taking Turns; by turns.
To Intermingle - To Mix Together; to intertwine.
Conflicting - Describes a situation where two or more elements are in opposition to each other.
Interchangeable - Describes a situation where two or more parties can exchange something of equal value.
Rack - A stand for hanging sacrificial meat.
Sacrifice - Describes a situation where something of value is given up for the benefit of another.
Mutual - Being mutual represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be mutual, letting this quality guide their path.
Alternating - Alternating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in alternating with purpose and skill.
To Intermingle - The act of intermingle represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child intermingle with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Conflicting - Conflicting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in conflicting with purpose and skill.
Interchangeable - Being interchangeable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be interchangeable, letting this quality guide their path.
Rack - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Sacrifice - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
友 means "friend, to befriend, friendly."
Alliance - A strong bond of loyalty and support between two or more people.
Companionship - A feeling of camaraderie and shared experiences between two or more people.
Friend - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.
Friendly - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.
To Befriend - The act of befriend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child befriend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Alliance - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Companionship - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
覇 means "hegemony, champion, supremacy."
Supremacy - The state of being supreme; the highest power.
Conqueror - A conqueror or ruler.
Leader - A leader or commander of a military force.
One - One who rules a country or realm through the use of military power.
Ruler - One who governs with authority.
State - A state of the moon shining brightly.
Hegemony - Hegemony - Dominance; supreme authority - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hegemony throughout life.
Champion - Champion - A Winner; one who leads - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of champion throughout life.
Supremacy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Conqueror - Conqueror represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the conqueror's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.
Ruler - Rulers are entrusted with responsibility for others, requiring wisdom, justice, and benevolence. May your child lead wisely in whatever sphere of influence they are given.
State - State represents condition, status, and the current circumstance of being. May your child maintain a good state of mind, body, and spirit.
琥 means "amber, tiger tally."
Amber - Amber represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the amber's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Tiger Tally - Tiger Tally - A tiger-shaped token of authority - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tiger tally throughout life.
斗 means "dipper, measure, constellation."
Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.
Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).
Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.
Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.
Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.
Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
覇 means "hegemony, champion, supremacy."
Supremacy - The state of being supreme; the highest power.
Conqueror - A conqueror or ruler.
Leader - A leader or commander of a military force.
One - One who rules a country or realm through the use of military power.
Ruler - One who governs with authority.
State - A state of the moon shining brightly.
Hegemony - Hegemony - Dominance; supreme authority - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hegemony throughout life.
Champion - Champion - A Winner; one who leads - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of champion throughout life.
Supremacy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Conqueror - Conqueror represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the conqueror's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.
Ruler - Rulers are entrusted with responsibility for others, requiring wisdom, justice, and benevolence. May your child lead wisely in whatever sphere of influence they are given.
State - State represents condition, status, and the current circumstance of being. May your child maintain a good state of mind, body, and spirit.
琥 means "amber, tiger tally."
Amber - Amber represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the amber's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Tiger Tally - Tiger Tally - A tiger-shaped token of authority - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tiger tally throughout life.
翔 means "soar, fly, detailed."
Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.
Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.
Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.
珀 means "amber, gem."
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