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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
The more numerous variations of kanji, the more common name is in Japan. On the other hand, a name with very few variations in kanji is unique and rare to the Japanese.
For Koume, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the total number of Good!
幸 means "happiness, good fortune, luck." Details are below.
Happiness/Fortunate - Being blessed with good luck, fortune, and joy.
Cherish/Love - Showing affection and care for someone or something.
Appreciate/Like - Having a favorable opinion of something.
Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
女 means "woman, female." Details are below.
Female - A female person or gender.
Daughter - A female child.
Young Unmarried Woman - A young woman who is not married.
Small or Weak Thing - Something that is small or weak.
You - A term of endearment used to address someone.
Marry - To take someone as a spouse.
Give in Marriage - To give someone away in marriage.
Give as a Bride - To give someone away as a bride.
Female - This is the most common meaning of the kanji 女 and is suitable for naming a baby girl. It is a simple and straightforward way to express the gender of the child.
Daughter - This is another suitable meaning for naming a baby girl. It is a way to express the love and affection of the parents for their daughter.
Young unmarried woman - This is a more poetic way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of innocence and purity.
Small or weak thing - This is a more abstract way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of fragility and vulnerability.
You - This is a more intimate way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of closeness and connection.
幸 means "happiness, good fortune, luck." Details are below.
Happiness/Fortunate - Being blessed with good luck, fortune, and joy.
Cherish/Love - Showing affection and care for someone or something.
Appreciate/Like - Having a favorable opinion of something.
Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
恵 means "blessing, favor, grace." Details are below.
To bestow - To give something to someone, usually out of kindness or generosity.
Compassionate - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others.
Generous - Willing to give more than is expected or needed.
Calm - Having a peaceful and tranquil demeanor.
Wise - Having good judgement and understanding.
Insightful - Having the ability to understand and interpret things quickly and accurately.
Kindness - It conveys the idea of being kind and compassionate. It also implies that the child will be generous and understanding towards others.
Wisdom - It implies that the child will be wise and intelligent. It also suggests that the child will be able to think critically and make wise decisions.
Gentleness - It conveys the idea of being gentle and understanding. It also implies that the child will be patient and understanding towards others.
Peacefulness - It conveys the idea of being peaceful and calm. It also implies that the child will be able to maintain a sense of balance and harmony in their life.
Generosity - It conveys the idea of being generous and giving. It also implies that the child will be willing to share their resources with others.
紅 means "crimson, deep red." Details are below.
Red - A bright, vivid red color.
Pigment - A red pigment used in cosmetics.
Woman - A woman, especially one with a single red feature.
Silk - Red silk fabric.
梅 means "plum." Details are below.
Plum - A deciduous tree of the rose family.
乎 means "particle indicating a question or emphasis." Details are below.
Expressing an exclamation or interjection - Used to express an exclamation or interjection, such as surprise, admiration, or joy.
Expressing a question - Used to express a question, such as “Will it be…?”
Expressing an emotion or sentiment - Used to express an emotion or sentiment, such as admiration, sorrow, or joy.
Expressing a call or address - Used to express a call or address, such as to a person or group.
To express admiration - This kanji can be used to express admiration for a newborn baby, conveying the sentiment that the baby is a special and wonderful addition to the family.
To express awe - This kanji can be used to express awe at the beauty and innocence of a newborn baby, conveying the sentiment that the baby is a miracle and a blessing.
To express joy - This kanji can be used to express joy at the arrival of a new baby, conveying the sentiment that the baby is a source of joy and happiness.
To express love - This kanji can be used to express love for a newborn baby, conveying the sentiment that the baby is loved and cherished.
梅 means "plum." Details are below.
Plum - A deciduous tree of the rose family.
來 means "come, arrive." Details are below.
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.
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.
梅 means "plum." Details are below.
Plum - A deciduous tree of the rose family.
倖 means "happiness, good fortune." Details are below.
Good fortune - Unexpected luck.
Favorite - A favorite of a ruler, etc.
Good Fortune - A blessing of good luck and fortune.
Favorite - A beloved and cherished individual.
Blessing - A wish of good luck and prosperity.
愛 means "love, affection, fondness." Details are below.
To love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To be fond of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To be devoted to - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
Love - To express the deep love and affection that parents have for their child.
Cherish - To emphasize the importance of cherishing and protecting the child.
Adore - To express the admiration and fondness that parents have for their child.
Devotion - To express the dedication and loyalty that parents have for their child.
倖 means "happiness, good fortune." Details are below.
Good fortune - Unexpected luck.
Favorite - A favorite of a ruler, etc.
Good Fortune - A blessing of good luck and fortune.
Favorite - A beloved and cherished individual.
Blessing - A wish of good luck and prosperity.
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
光 means "light, radiance." Details are below.
Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.
Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.
Scene - Appearance, state.
Blessing - Benefit, grace.
Time - Moment, date.
Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
子 means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing." Details are below.
Child - A child born from parents.
Female Name - Used as a female name.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.
Small Thing - A small or fine thing.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.
Child - A child born from parents.
Female - Used as a name for a female.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.
Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.
Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.
Small - Something small or fine.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).
Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac
梅 means "plum." Details are below.
Plum - A deciduous tree of the rose family.
小 means "small, little, tiny." Details are below.
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.
梅 means "plum." Details are below.
Plum - A deciduous tree of the rose family.
幸 means "happiness, good fortune, luck." Details are below.
Happiness/Fortunate - Being blessed with good luck, fortune, and joy.
Cherish/Love - Showing affection and care for someone or something.
Appreciate/Like - Having a favorable opinion of something.
Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
梅 means "plum." Details are below.
Plum - A deciduous tree of the rose family.
幸 means "happiness, good fortune, luck." Details are below.
Happiness/Fortunate - Being blessed with good luck, fortune, and joy.
Cherish/Love - Showing affection and care for someone or something.
Appreciate/Like - Having a favorable opinion of something.
Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
心 means "heart, mind, spirit." Details are below.
Heart - An organ that circulates blood.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
梅 means "plum." Details are below.
Plum - A deciduous tree of the rose family.
昊 means "sky, firmament." Details are below.
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
晃 means "brightness, brilliance, clearness." Details are below.
Bright - Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts.
Shining - Emitting or reflecting light brightly.
Glowing - Emitting or reflecting light steadily and brightly.
Clear - Easily seen, heard, or understood
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
来 means "come, arrive." Details are below.
To come - To arrive or come to a place.
To bring - To bring something or someone to a place.
To allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.
This person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.
In the future - Something that has not yet come.
Particle - A particle placed 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 encourage or motivate someone.
梅 means "plum." Details are below.
Plum - A deciduous tree of the rose family.
瑚 means "coral." Details are below.
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.
梅 means "plum." Details are below.
Plum - A deciduous tree of the rose family.
皐 means "riverside, shore, beach." Details are below.
Satsuki - The fifth month of the lunar calendar.
Shoreline - Land by the water. Shoreline.
High place.
To call out loudly.
May - A beautiful name for a baby born in the fifth month of the lunar calendar.
Shoreline - This kanji that symbolizes the beauty of nature and the peacefulness of the shoreline.
High place - This kanji that symbolizes strength and courage.
Shout - This kanji that symbolizes the power of voice and the ability to speak up.
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
神 means "god, deity." Details are below.
God - The divine being, the creator of all things.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
God - To represent the divine power and protection of the divine.
Creator - To signify the power of creation and the potential of the child to create something new.
Mysterious - To represent the unknown and the mysterious power of the divine.
Spiritual - To signify the spiritual connection between the child and the divine.
Soul - To represent the eternal nature of the soul and the connection between the child and the divine.
Heart - To signify the love and compassion of the divine for the child.
Excellence - To represent the potential of the child to achieve greatness.
Precious - To signify the value of the child and the importance of cherishing them.
愛 means "love, affection, fondness." Details are below.
To love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To be fond of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To be devoted to - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
Love - To express the deep love and affection that parents have for their child.
Cherish - To emphasize the importance of cherishing and protecting the child.
Adore - To express the admiration and fondness that parents have for their child.
Devotion - To express the dedication and loyalty that parents have for their child.
紅 means "crimson, deep red." Details are below.
Red - A bright, vivid red color.
Pigment - A red pigment used in cosmetics.
Woman - A woman, especially one with a single red feature.
Silk - Red silk fabric.
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
虹 means "rainbow, arch, bow." Details are below.
Rainbow - A seven-colored arch-shaped phenomenon seen in the sky after rain.
Disruption - To be disturbed or confused.
Discord - To be in disagreement or dispute.
Turmoil - To be in a state of confusion or chaos.
Rainbow - A symbol of hope, joy, and optimism.
Disruption - A reminder to stay strong and resilient in the face of adversity.
Discord - A reminder to stay open-minded and tolerant of different perspectives.
Turmoil - A reminder to stay focused and determined in the face of chaos.
愛 means "love, affection, fondness." Details are below.
To love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To be fond of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To be devoted to - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
Love - To express the deep love and affection that parents have for their child.
Cherish - To emphasize the importance of cherishing and protecting the child.
Adore - To express the admiration and fondness that parents have for their child.
Devotion - To express the dedication and loyalty that parents have for their child.
虹 means "rainbow, arch, bow." Details are below.
Rainbow - A seven-colored arch-shaped phenomenon seen in the sky after rain.
Disruption - To be disturbed or confused.
Discord - To be in disagreement or dispute.
Turmoil - To be in a state of confusion or chaos.
Rainbow - A symbol of hope, joy, and optimism.
Disruption - A reminder to stay strong and resilient in the face of adversity.
Discord - A reminder to stay open-minded and tolerant of different perspectives.
Turmoil - A reminder to stay focused and determined in the face of chaos.
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
虹 means "rainbow, arch, bow." Details are below.
Rainbow - A seven-colored arch-shaped phenomenon seen in the sky after rain.
Disruption - To be disturbed or confused.
Discord - To be in disagreement or dispute.
Turmoil - To be in a state of confusion or chaos.
Rainbow - A symbol of hope, joy, and optimism.
Disruption - A reminder to stay strong and resilient in the face of adversity.
Discord - A reminder to stay open-minded and tolerant of different perspectives.
Turmoil - A reminder to stay focused and determined in the face of chaos.
銘 means "inscription, engraving, motto." Details are below.
To inscribe or engrave the name of the author or maker on a sword, vessel, or stone monument.
A style of writing used to commemorate a person’s merits and virtues.
To record or write down.
To engrave in one’s memory and never forget.
A famous and high-quality item.
To commemorate a person’s merits and virtues.
To engrave in one’s memory and never forget.
A famous and high-quality item.
香 means "fragrance, aroma." Details are below.
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
小 means "small, little, tiny." Details are below.
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.
羽 means "feather, wing." Details are below.
Feathers - The feathers of a bird or insect.
Bird - A bird or other avian species.
Ornament - An ornament held in the hand when dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Wing - This is a symbol of freedom and hope, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to explore the world and reach their full potential.
Bird - This is a symbol of beauty and grace, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to soar and reach new heights.
Help - This is a symbol of support and guidance, and is a reminder that the baby will have the support of their family and friends to help them reach their goals.
Number - This is a symbol of luck and fortune, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to make their own luck and find success in life.
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
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Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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