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Kouchan(こうちゃん)
Keikun( けいくん)
Koukeikun( こうけいくん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Koukei
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 "Koukei," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
亘 means "to circulate, to cross, to span."
To Circulate - To move around in a circular or looping pattern.
To Cross - To move or pass over from one side to the other.
To Span - To extend continuously from end to end.
Extend - To stretch out or continue in a line from one end to the other.
Link - To connect or join together in a chain or series.
To Circulate - The act of circulate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child circulate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Cross - The act of cross represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cross with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Span - The act of span represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child span with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Extend - Extend - To stretch out or continue in a line from one end - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of extend throughout life.
Link - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
佳 means "good."
Good - Having desirable or positive qualities
Beautiful - Having qualities of beauty
Excellent - Of the highest quality
Splendid - Very impressive
Wonderful - Extraordinary
Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
Wonderful - Being wonderful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be wonderful, letting this quality guide their path.
康 means "health, peace, prosperity."
Health - Good physical condition.
Prosperity - Wellbeing; success.
Prosperous - Having success or good fortune
Robust - Strong and healthy
Health - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Prosperity - Prosperity - Wellbeing; success - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of prosperity throughout life.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
Robust - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
継 means "to inherit, successor, following."
To Inherit - To receive or take over from a predecessor, to take on the responsibilities of a predecessor.
To Patch - To repair or mend something by covering it with a piece of cloth, to make a temporary fix.
Following - Subsequently; in succession.
Compile - To assemble or put together from various sources, to create a unified whole.
Connect, Bond - To join or link together, to form a bond or connection.
Continue - To keep going without interruption, to remain in a state of continuity.
To Inherit - The act of inherit represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child inherit with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Patch - The act of patch represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child patch with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Successor - Successors carry forward important work and traditions. May your child be a worthy successor to the good that came before.
Following - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
Compile - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Connect, Bond - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.
Continue - Continuing represents persistence, dedication, and steady progress. May your child continue forward with determination through all challenges.
公 means "public, fair, open."
Duke - The first of five ranks of nobility.
Minister - Title of the emperor's assistant.
Respectful Term - A title for elderly relatives like grandfather or father.
Public - Being public represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be public, letting this quality guide their path.
Fair - Fair - Unbiased; just; impartial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Duke - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.
Minister - Ministers serve the greater good through governance and wisdom. May your child serve others in positions of trust and responsibility.
Respectful Term - 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.
啓 means "to open, to enlighten, to begin."
Begin, Initiate - To start something, to initiate, to pioneer.
Lead, Pioneer - To lead, to be a vanguard, to pay in advance.
Open, Unlock - To open something, to unlock, to release, to let go.
To Begin - 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.
Begin, Initiate - 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.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Lead, Pioneer - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Open, Unlock - Openness represents receptivity, honesty, and welcoming attitudes. May your child be open in heart and mind, receptive to wisdom and welcoming to all.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Speak, Declare - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
Teach, Guide - Teach/Guide - To teach, to guide, to lead, to understand - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of teach/guide throughout life.
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