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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKotora
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ことら
  • Katakanatip:コトラ
  • English transcriptionstip:Kotora
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kotorakun(ことらくん)Click to speech ことらくんKochan( こちゃん)Click to speech  こちゃんTorakun( とらくん)Click to speech  とらくん

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 nameKotora

Kanji Names & Meanings - 10 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 "Kotora," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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琥寅- Kotora -

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means "amber."

  • Amber - A transparent yellow gemstone.

  • Tiger Token - A token made of a jade stone carved with a tiger.

  • Tiger Vessel - A vessel made of a jade stone shaped like a tiger.

Name ideas examples

  • Transparent Yellow Gemstone - It conveys a sense of beauty and elegance. The gemstone is associated with wealth and prosperity, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Shaped Jade Ornament - It conveys a sense of strength and power. The tiger is a symbol of courage and resilience, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Engraved Jade Token - It conveys a sense of protection and security. The token is associated with luck and good fortune, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

means "tiger."

  • Tiger - The third of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.

  • Direction - Northeast.

  • Time - 4am and the two hours before and after.

  • Attitude - Be cautious, respectful, and reverent.

Name ideas examples

  • Tiger - This kanji symbolizes the third animal of the Chinese zodiac, the tiger. It is a symbol of strength, courage, and determination.

  • Northeast - This kanji is also associated with the direction of northeast, which is a symbol of new beginnings and fresh starts.

  • Respect - The kanji also carries the meaning of respect, which is an important quality to instill in a child.

  • Caution - The kanji also carries the meaning of caution, which is an important quality to instill in a child.

  • Fear - The kanji also carries the meaning of fear, which is an important quality to instill in a child.

冴虎- Kotora -

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means "clarity, serenity."

  • Sharpness (of mind or eyes) - Refers to the sharpness of one's mental or visual faculties.

  • To Clear - Refers to the clarity of something, such as a view or a thought.

  • To Chill - Refers to the cooling of something, such as a room or an emotion.

  • To Freeze - Refers to the freezing of something, such as a liquid or an emotion.

  • Cold - Refers to the temperature of something, such as a room or an emotion.

  • Frigid - Refers to the extreme coldness of something, such as a room or an emotion.

Name ideas examples

  • Clear Headed - This is a positive connotation of the kanji, suggesting that the baby will be sharp-minded and able to think clearly.

  • Cold - This is a neutral connotation of the kanji, suggesting that the baby will be cool and collected.

  • Frozen - This is a negative connotation of the kanji, suggesting that the baby will be rigid and unyielding.

  • Cold Hearted - This is a negative connotation of the kanji, suggesting that the baby will be emotionally distant and unemotional.

means "tiger, fierce, brave."

Name ideas examples

  • Courage - A quality of being brave and determined in the face of adversity.

  • Strength - The ability to withstand physical or mental strain.

  • Fierceness - A quality of being strong and powerful.

  • Wildness - A quality of being untamed and unpredictable.

小寅- Kotora -

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means "small, little, tiny."

  • Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.

  • Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.

  • Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.

  • Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.

  • Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.

Name ideas examples

  • Small - A word to describe someone who is small in size or stature.

  • Young - A word to describe someone who is young in age.

  • Modest - A word to describe someone who is humble and unassuming.

means "tiger."

  • Tiger - The third of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.

  • Direction - Northeast.

  • Time - 4am and the two hours before and after.

  • Attitude - Be cautious, respectful, and reverent.

Name ideas examples

  • Tiger - This kanji symbolizes the third animal of the Chinese zodiac, the tiger. It is a symbol of strength, courage, and determination.

  • Northeast - This kanji is also associated with the direction of northeast, which is a symbol of new beginnings and fresh starts.

  • Respect - The kanji also carries the meaning of respect, which is an important quality to instill in a child.

  • Caution - The kanji also carries the meaning of caution, which is an important quality to instill in a child.

  • Fear - The kanji also carries the meaning of fear, which is an important quality to instill in a child.

小虎- Kotora -

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means "small, little, tiny."

  • Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.

  • Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.

  • Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.

  • Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.

  • Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.

Name ideas examples

  • Small - A word to describe someone who is small in size or stature.

  • Young - A word to describe someone who is young in age.

  • Modest - A word to describe someone who is humble and unassuming.

means "tiger, fierce, brave."

Name ideas examples

  • Courage - A quality of being brave and determined in the face of adversity.

  • Strength - The ability to withstand physical or mental strain.

  • Fierceness - A quality of being strong and powerful.

  • Wildness - A quality of being untamed and unpredictable.

琥虎- Kotora -

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means "amber."

  • Amber - A transparent yellow gemstone.

  • Tiger Token - A token made of a jade stone carved with a tiger.

  • Tiger Vessel - A vessel made of a jade stone shaped like a tiger.

Name ideas examples

  • Transparent Yellow Gemstone - It conveys a sense of beauty and elegance. The gemstone is associated with wealth and prosperity, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Shaped Jade Ornament - It conveys a sense of strength and power. The tiger is a symbol of courage and resilience, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Engraved Jade Token - It conveys a sense of protection and security. The token is associated with luck and good fortune, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

means "tiger, fierce, brave."

Name ideas examples

  • Courage - A quality of being brave and determined in the face of adversity.

  • Strength - The ability to withstand physical or mental strain.

  • Fierceness - A quality of being strong and powerful.

  • Wildness - A quality of being untamed and unpredictable.

瑚虎- Kotora -

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means "coral."

  • Festival Vessel - A festival vessel made of a tree-like structure of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.

  • Coral - A type of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.

Name ideas examples

  • Festive - This kanji that evokes the joy and celebration of festivals.

  • Precious - This kanji that conveys the preciousness of coral and its beauty.

  • Strength - This kanji that symbolizes the strength and resilience of coral.

means "tiger, fierce, brave."

Name ideas examples

  • Courage - A quality of being brave and determined in the face of adversity.

  • Strength - The ability to withstand physical or mental strain.

  • Fierceness - A quality of being strong and powerful.

  • Wildness - A quality of being untamed and unpredictable.

鼓寅- Kotora -

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means "drum, beat, strike."

  • Drum - A type of percussion instrument.

  • Strike - To hit or beat.

  • Inspire - To motivate or encourage.

Name ideas examples

  • Drum - A symbol of strength and power, representing the beating of one's heart and the rhythm of life.

  • Strike - A reminder to take action and make a difference in the world.

  • Inspire - A reminder to be a source of motivation and encouragement for others.

means "tiger."

  • Tiger - The third of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.

  • Direction - Northeast.

  • Time - 4am and the two hours before and after.

  • Attitude - Be cautious, respectful, and reverent.

Name ideas examples

  • Tiger - This kanji symbolizes the third animal of the Chinese zodiac, the tiger. It is a symbol of strength, courage, and determination.

  • Northeast - This kanji is also associated with the direction of northeast, which is a symbol of new beginnings and fresh starts.

  • Respect - The kanji also carries the meaning of respect, which is an important quality to instill in a child.

  • Caution - The kanji also carries the meaning of caution, which is an important quality to instill in a child.

  • Fear - The kanji also carries the meaning of fear, which is an important quality to instill in a child.

鼓虎- Kotora -

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means "drum, beat, strike."

  • Drum - A type of percussion instrument.

  • Strike - To hit or beat.

  • Inspire - To motivate or encourage.

Name ideas examples

  • Drum - A symbol of strength and power, representing the beating of one's heart and the rhythm of life.

  • Strike - A reminder to take action and make a difference in the world.

  • Inspire - A reminder to be a source of motivation and encouragement for others.

means "tiger, fierce, brave."

Name ideas examples

  • Courage - A quality of being brave and determined in the face of adversity.

  • Strength - The ability to withstand physical or mental strain.

  • Fierceness - A quality of being strong and powerful.

  • Wildness - A quality of being untamed and unpredictable.

ことら- Kotora -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

琥斗來- Kotora -

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means "amber."

  • Amber - A transparent yellow gemstone.

  • Tiger Token - A token made of a jade stone carved with a tiger.

  • Tiger Vessel - A vessel made of a jade stone shaped like a tiger.

Name ideas examples

  • Transparent Yellow Gemstone - It conveys a sense of beauty and elegance. The gemstone is associated with wealth and prosperity, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Shaped Jade Ornament - It conveys a sense of strength and power. The tiger is a symbol of courage and resilience, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Engraved Jade Token - It conveys a sense of protection and security. The token is associated with luck and good fortune, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

means "measuring container, dipper, ladle."

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Measurement of liquid or grain. 1斗(itto) is equal to approximately 18 liters.

  • Name of a constellation. Southern Dipper and Northern Dipper.

  • Small, few, or scanty.

  • Suddenly or abruptly.

Name ideas examples

  • Tool - This could be used to symbolize the idea of a baby being a tool for the family to use to build a better future.

  • Measurement - This could be used to symbolize the idea of a baby being a measure of the family's love and joy.

  • Constellation - This could be used to symbolize the idea of a baby being a star in the family's sky.

  • Small - This could be used to symbolize the idea of a baby being small and precious.

means "come, arrive."

  • To Come - To arrive or come to a place.

  • To Bring - To bring something or someone to a place.

  • From The Past To The Present - Refers to the time period from a certain point in the past to the present.

  • Into The Future - Refers to the time period that has yet to come.

  • A Particle - Used in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.

  • To Encourage - To motivate or encourage someone.

Name ideas examples

  • Arrival - To come or arrive, often from a distant place.

  • Blessing - To wish good fortune or success upon someone.

  • Encouragement - To give someone support, confidence, or hope.

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