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Japanese unisex nameKougen
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  • Gender:Unisex
  • Hiraganatip:こうげん
  • Katakanatip:コウゲン
  • English Syllablestip:kou-gen (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-u-ge-n (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kougen, Kogen, Kōgen

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

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

The eighth emperor’s posthumous name. He was enthroned in 214 BCE.

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 "Kougen."

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孝元天皇- Kougen -

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means "filial piety, respect."

Name ideas examples

  • Filial Piety - Filial Piety - Devotion to parents; dutiful to family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of filial piety throughout life.

  • Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • Mourning - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.

means "origin, beginning, head."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Currency Unit - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Era Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Long, Elder - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Dynasty Name - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "sky, ruler of the universe, nature."

Name ideas examples

  • Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.

  • Ruler of the Universe - The supreme ruler represents ultimate authority, wisdom, and the ordering of all things. May your child order their life with supreme wisdom, governing themselves before governing others.

  • Nature - Nature represents the inherent order of things, authenticity, and the wisdom of the natural world. May your child live in harmony with nature, true to their authentic self.

  • Birthright - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.

  • Gods - Gods - Deities; also, the realm where they dwell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gods throughout life.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.

means "emperor, imperial, heaven."

Name ideas examples

  • Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.

  • Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.

  • Busy - Busy - Engaged in activity

  • Hectic - Being hectic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be hectic, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Hurried - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

  • King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.

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