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Japanese boy(male) nameKoutetsu
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:こうてつ
  • Katakanatip:コウテツ
  • English Syllablestip:kou-te-tsu (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-u-te-tsu (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Koutetsu, Kōtetsu
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kouchan(こうちゃん)Click to speech こうちゃんTecchan( てっちゃん)Click to speech  てっちゃんKoukun( こうくん)Click to speech  こうくん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Koutetsu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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光哲- Koutetsu -

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means "light, to shine, honor."

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  • 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 "philosophy, wise, clear."

Name ideas examples

  • Philosophy - Thinking and philosophy guide humanity toward truth and understanding. May your child think deeply and seek wisdom throughout life.

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

  • Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.

  • Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.

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

功哲- Koutetsu -

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means "achievement, merit, success."

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

  • Merit - Merit - A praiseworthy quality - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of merit throughout life.

  • Success - Success - A favorable outcome - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of success throughout life.

  • Effectiveness - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.

means "philosophy, wise, clear."

Name ideas examples

  • Philosophy - Thinking and philosophy guide humanity toward truth and understanding. May your child think deeply and seek wisdom throughout life.

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

  • Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.

  • Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.

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

宏哲- Koutetsu -

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means "wide, to expand, excellent."

Name ideas examples

  • Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

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

  • 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.

  • Expand, Amplify - Expand/Amplify - To make bigger or more extensive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of expand/amplify throughout life.

means "philosophy, wise, clear."

Name ideas examples

  • Philosophy - Thinking and philosophy guide humanity toward truth and understanding. May your child think deeply and seek wisdom throughout life.

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

  • Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.

  • Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.

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

鋼鉄- Koutetsu -

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means "steel."

  • Forged Iron - Iron that has been heated and shaped into a desired form.

  • Hard Iron - A metal that is strong and durable.

Name ideas examples

  • Forged Iron - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Hard Iron - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

means "iron, steel, strong."

  • Iron - A strong, hard metal.

  • Steel - An alloy of iron.

  • Strong - Hard and durable like metal.

  • Black Gold - A term used to refer to iron due to its strength and durability.

Name ideas examples

  • Iron - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Steel - Steel - An alloy of iron - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of steel throughout life.

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Black Gold - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

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