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Japanese boy(male) nameKotonobu
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ことのぶ
  • Katakanatip:コトノブ
  • English Syllablestip:ko-to-no-bu (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-to-no-bu (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kotonobu
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kotochan(ことちゃん)Click to speech ことちゃんNobukun( のぶくん)Click to speech  のぶくんBuchan( ぶちゃん)Click to speech  ぶちゃん

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 "Kotonobu."

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士信- Kotonobu -

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means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."

Name ideas examples

  • Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues

  • Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.

  • Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.

  • Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.

  • Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

means "trust, faith, letter."

Name ideas examples

  • Trust - Trust represents faith in others, reliability, and the foundation of relationships. May your child be worthy of trust and able to trust the worthy.

  • Faith - Faith - Confidence; belief - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of faith throughout life.

  • Letter - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.

  • Mark, Sign - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Shinano - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.

  • Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.

  • Stretch, Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

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