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Japanese boy(male) nameKotoi
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ことい
  • Katakanatip:コトイ
  • English Syllablestip:ko-toi (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-to-i (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kotoi
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kotchan(こっちゃん)Click to speech こっちゃんIkkokun( いっこくん)Click to speech  いっこくんItokun( いとくん)Click to speech  いとくん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Kotoi."

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思莞- Kotoi -

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means "to think, to love, particle."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "rush, bulrush, smiling."

Name ideas examples

  • Rush - Rush - A perennial grass used for weaving mats - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rush throughout life.

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

  • Smiling - Smiling represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in smiling with purpose and skill.

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