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Koyochan(こよちゃん)
Ichan(いちゃん)
Kochan(こちゃん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the boys' version here.
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 "Koyoi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
宵 means "evening, dusk, night."
Evening - The early part of night.
Dusk - The time just after sunset.
Night - The dark hours.
Good - A positive connotation, usually used to describe something that is pleasant or desirable.
Small - Used to describe something that is of lesser size or amount.
Evening - Evening brings rest, reflection, and the beauty of transition. May your child find peace in evening hours, reflecting on the day's blessings.
Dusk - Dusk - The time just after sunset - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dusk throughout life.
Night - Night offers rest, mystery, and the quiet needed for deep reflection. May your child find peace in the night and wake refreshed for new days.
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.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
今 means "now, immediately."
Immediately - At Once; soon; shortly.
Current - The present time or era.
Now - Now - Present; contemporary; this time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of now throughout life.
Immediately - Brevity teaches the value of time and the power of conciseness. May your child value each moment and communicate effectively.
Current - Current - The present time or era - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of current throughout life.
宵 means "evening, dusk, night."
Evening - The early part of night.
Dusk - The time just after sunset.
Night - The dark hours.
Good - A positive connotation, usually used to describe something that is pleasant or desirable.
Small - Used to describe something that is of lesser size or amount.
Evening - Evening brings rest, reflection, and the beauty of transition. May your child find peace in evening hours, reflecting on the day's blessings.
Dusk - Dusk - The time just after sunset - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dusk throughout life.
Night - Night offers rest, mystery, and the quiet needed for deep reflection. May your child find peace in the night and wake refreshed for new days.
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.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
古 means "old, ancient times, old home."
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.
Old - Age carries the wisdom of experience and the dignity of years well-lived. May your child grow old with wisdom, dignity, and the respect of many.
Old Home - Age carries the wisdom of experience and the dignity of years well-lived. May your child grow old with wisdom, dignity, and the respect of many.
Ancient Times - 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.
Former - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.
宵 means "evening, dusk, night."
Evening - The early part of night.
Dusk - The time just after sunset.
Night - The dark hours.
Good - A positive connotation, usually used to describe something that is pleasant or desirable.
Small - Used to describe something that is of lesser size or amount.
Evening - Evening brings rest, reflection, and the beauty of transition. May your child find peace in evening hours, reflecting on the day's blessings.
Dusk - Dusk - The time just after sunset - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dusk throughout life.
Night - Night offers rest, mystery, and the quiet needed for deep reflection. May your child find peace in the night and wake refreshed for new days.
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.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
古 means "old, ancient times, old home."
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.
Old - Age carries the wisdom of experience and the dignity of years well-lived. May your child grow old with wisdom, dignity, and the respect of many.
Old Home - Age carries the wisdom of experience and the dignity of years well-lived. May your child grow old with wisdom, dignity, and the respect of many.
Ancient Times - 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.
Former - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.
代 means "generation, substitute, era."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Era - A distinct period in history.
Substitute - To take the place of another.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Substitute - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Exchange, Alternate - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Land, Plot - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Lineage, Succession - Lineage/Succession represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of lineage/succession.
Material, Resource - Material/Resource - A material or resource - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of material/resource throughout life.
Price - Price - Cost; value; charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of price throughout life.
衣 means "clothing, robe, cover."
Clothing - Clothing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in clothing with purpose and skill.
Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.
To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
代 means "generation, substitute, era."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Era - A distinct period in history.
Substitute - To take the place of another.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Substitute - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Exchange, Alternate - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Land, Plot - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Lineage, Succession - Lineage/Succession represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of lineage/succession.
Material, Resource - Material/Resource - A material or resource - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of material/resource throughout life.
Price - Price - Cost; value; charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of price throughout life.
以 means "use, by means of, think."
Already - To indicate something has already happened.
Therefore, Consequently - To indicate a result or consequence.
Use - Using represents application, resourcefulness, and purpose. May your child use their gifts and resources wisely.
By Means of - By Means Of - Through; with - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of by means of throughout life.
Think - Thinking represents reflection, reason, and mental engagement. May your child think deeply and clearly about important matters.
Already - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Extremely, Very - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Lead, Guide - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Therefore, Consequently - Therefore/Consequently - To indicate a result or consequence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of therefore/consequently throughout life.
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
代 means "generation, substitute, era."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Era - A distinct period in history.
Substitute - To take the place of another.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Substitute - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Exchange, Alternate - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Land, Plot - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Lineage, Succession - Lineage/Succession represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of lineage/succession.
Material, Resource - Material/Resource - A material or resource - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of material/resource throughout life.
Price - Price - Cost; value; charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of price throughout life.
伊 means "he, she, this, only."
This - Demonstrative pronoun.
Only - A particle for adjusting tone.
Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.
He, She - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.
Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.
Italy - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
代 means "generation, substitute, era."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Era - A distinct period in history.
Substitute - To take the place of another.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Substitute - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Exchange, Alternate - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Land, Plot - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Lineage, Succession - Lineage/Succession represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of lineage/succession.
Material, Resource - Material/Resource - A material or resource - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of material/resource throughout life.
Price - Price - Cost; value; charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of price throughout life.
依 means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."
Rely on - To trust and depend on someone or something.
To Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.
To Lean on - The act of lean on represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child lean on with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Rely on - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
代 means "generation, substitute, era."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Era - A distinct period in history.
Substitute - To take the place of another.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Substitute - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Exchange, Alternate - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Land, Plot - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Lineage, Succession - Lineage/Succession represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of lineage/succession.
Material, Resource - Material/Resource - A material or resource - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of material/resource throughout life.
Price - Price - Cost; value; charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of price throughout life.
唯 means "only, merely, unique."
Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.
Merely - Merely - Simply; just - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of merely throughout life.
Unique - Unique - Being the only one of its kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unique throughout life.
Yes - Yes - An immediate and polite response - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of yes throughout life.
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
代 means "generation, substitute, era."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Era - A distinct period in history.
Substitute - To take the place of another.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Substitute - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Exchange, Alternate - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Land, Plot - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Lineage, Succession - Lineage/Succession represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of lineage/succession.
Material, Resource - Material/Resource - A material or resource - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of material/resource throughout life.
Price - Price - Cost; value; charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of price throughout life.
維 means "to bind, rope, thread."
Bind, Tie - To fasten or secure something with a rope, cord, or other material.
Emphasis - Read as "kore" to emphasize what follows.
Preserve - To keep something safe or in its original condition.
Support - To provide assistance or aid to someone or something.
To Bind - The act of bind represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bind with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Rope - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Thread - Threads represent connection, continuity, and the fabric of relationships. May your child weave strong threads of connection throughout life.
Bind, Tie - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Emphasis - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Join, Link - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Preserve - Preserving represents protection, keeping safe, and honoring heritage. May your child preserve valuable traditions and protect what matters.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
代 means "generation, substitute, era."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Era - A distinct period in history.
Substitute - To take the place of another.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Substitute - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Exchange, Alternate - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Land, Plot - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Lineage, Succession - Lineage/Succession represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of lineage/succession.
Material, Resource - Material/Resource - A material or resource - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of material/resource throughout life.
Price - Price - Cost; value; charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of price throughout life.
衣 means "clothing, robe, cover."
Clothing - Clothing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in clothing with purpose and skill.
Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.
To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
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