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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKouna
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:こうな
  • Katakanatip:コウナ
  • English Syllablestip:kou-na (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-u-na (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kouna, Kōna
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kouchan(こうちゃん)Click to speech こうちゃんKoukun(こう君)Click to speech こう君Koutan(こうたん)Click to speech こうたん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 16 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 "Kouna," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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倖那- Kouna -

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means "fortune, to flatter, favorite."

Name ideas examples

  • Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.

  • To Flatter - The act of flatter represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child flatter with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Favorite - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • 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.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

光那- Kouna -

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means "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • 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.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

幸那- Kouna -

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means "happiness, fortune, blessing."

Name ideas examples

  • Happiness - Happiness in Japanese philosophy comes from acceptance, gratitude, and living in harmony. May your child find true happiness through gratitude, acceptance, and loving relationships.

  • Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

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

  • Cherish, Love - Cherishing represents treasuring what is precious and nurturing with care. May your child cherish and be cherished.

  • Harvest - Harvest represents the reward of patient labor and the abundance of nature. May your child enjoy rich harvests from all they cultivate in life.

  • Imperial Visit - Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial visit throughout life.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • 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.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

光成- Kouna -

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means "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

means "become, accomplish, form."

Name ideas examples

  • Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.

  • To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

幸成- Kouna -

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means "happiness, fortune, blessing."

Name ideas examples

  • Happiness - Happiness in Japanese philosophy comes from acceptance, gratitude, and living in harmony. May your child find true happiness through gratitude, acceptance, and loving relationships.

  • Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

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

  • Cherish, Love - Cherishing represents treasuring what is precious and nurturing with care. May your child cherish and be cherished.

  • Harvest - Harvest represents the reward of patient labor and the abundance of nature. May your child enjoy rich harvests from all they cultivate in life.

  • Imperial Visit - Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial visit throughout life.

means "become, accomplish, form."

Name ideas examples

  • Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.

  • To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

幸樹- Kouna -

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means "happiness, fortune, blessing."

Name ideas examples

  • Happiness - Happiness in Japanese philosophy comes from acceptance, gratitude, and living in harmony. May your child find true happiness through gratitude, acceptance, and loving relationships.

  • Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

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

  • Cherish, Love - Cherishing represents treasuring what is precious and nurturing with care. May your child cherish and be cherished.

  • Harvest - Harvest represents the reward of patient labor and the abundance of nature. May your child enjoy rich harvests from all they cultivate in life.

  • Imperial Visit - Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial visit throughout life.

means "tree, plant, establish."

Name ideas examples

  • Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.

  • Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.

  • Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.

恒七- Kouna -

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means "constant, always, crescent."

Name ideas examples

  • Constant - Constant - Unchanging; fixed; steady - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of constant throughout life.

  • Always - Always - Perpetually; continuously - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.

  • Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.

means "seven, seven times."

Name ideas examples

  • Seven - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Many Times - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

昂梛- Kouna -

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means "to rise, to be stirred, high."

Name ideas examples

  • To be Stirred - The act of be stirred represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be stirred with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

  • Exalt - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Heighten - Heighten - To increase in intensity or degree - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of heighten throughout life.

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

means "nagi, tree."

  • Nagi - An evergreen tree of the Podocarpaceae family.

  • Tree - A type of coniferous tree.

Name ideas examples

  • Nagi - The nagi tree, sacred in Shinto, represents calm seas, protection, and conjugal harmony. May your child know calm and harmony.

  • Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.

昊也- Kouna -

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means "sky, heaven, vast."

  • Sky - The vast heavens above.

  • Heaven - The celestial expanse.

  • Vast - Immense and boundless.

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.

  • 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.

  • Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.

means "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

  • To be - The act of be represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

昊来- Kouna -

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means "sky, heaven, vast."

  • Sky - The vast heavens above.

  • Heaven - The celestial expanse.

  • Vast - Immense and boundless.

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.

  • 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.

  • Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.

means "to come, to bring, since."

Name ideas examples

  • To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.

  • To Bring - The act of bring represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bring with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Comfort - The act of comfort represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child comfort with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

晃成- Kouna -

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means "clear."

  • Clear - Easily seen, heard, or understood

  • Bright - Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts.

  • Glowing - Emitting or reflecting light steadily and brightly.

Name ideas examples

  • Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

  • Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

  • Glowing - A gentle glow represents warmth, comfort, and the quiet radiance of inner peace. May your child glow with inner warmth, comforting all who come near their gentle light.

means "become, accomplish, form."

Name ideas examples

  • Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.

  • To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

洸成- Kouna -

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means "vast water, brave, indistinct."

Name ideas examples

  • Vast Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Brave - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • Indistinct - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • Subtle - Subtle - A state of being faint and indistinct - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of subtle throughout life.

means "become, accomplish, form."

Name ideas examples

  • Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.

  • To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

洸那- Kouna -

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means "vast water, brave, indistinct."

Name ideas examples

  • Vast Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Brave - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • Indistinct - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • Subtle - Subtle - A state of being faint and indistinct - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of subtle throughout life.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • 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.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

煌也- Kouna -

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means "brilliant, radiant, glitter."

Name ideas examples

  • Brilliant - Brilliance represents exceptional talent, sharp intellect, and dazzling achievement. May your child shine with brilliance, their exceptional gifts dazzling all who witness them.

  • Radiant - Radiance represents inner light shining forth and brilliant presence. May your child radiate light and warmth.

  • Glitter - Glitter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the glitter's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

means "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

  • To be - The act of be represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

虹成- Kouna -

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means "rainbow, to disturb."

Name ideas examples

  • Rainbow - Rain is a blessing that nourishes the rice fields, symbolizing abundance, renewal, and purification. May your child bring refreshing renewal to others, nurturing growth wherever they go.

  • To Disturb - The act of disturb represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child disturb with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Discord - Discord - To be in disagreement or dispute - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of discord throughout life.

  • Disruption - Disruption represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of disruption.

  • Turmoil - Turmoil - To be in a state of confusion or chaos - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of turmoil throughout life.

means "become, accomplish, form."

Name ideas examples

  • Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.

  • To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

こうな- Kouna -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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