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Kuuchan(くうちゃん)
Gamikun( がみくん)
Micchan( みっちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Kugami
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Kugami."
九 means "nine, nine times, many."
Gather - To collect, to assemble.
Nine - Nine (九) is the highest single digit, representing completion, longevity, and imperial power. May your child reach the heights of achievement, complete and long-lived like the sacred number nine.
Nine 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.
Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.
Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.
守 means "protect, keep, obey."
Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.
Caretaker - Someone who looks after or takes care of someone or something.
Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.
Governor - A local or regional official in charge of a district or group.
Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.
Watch, Observe - To keep an eye on something and not let it out of sight.
Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.
Keep - Keeping represents maintaining, preserving, and faithful holding. May your child keep their promises and maintain what matters.
Obey - Obedience represents respect for authority, learning, and the path to mastery. May your child obey what is good, learning the path to mastery.
Amulet - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Caretaker - Caretaker represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the caretaker's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Defend, Fortify - Defend/Fortify - To prepare or equip for defense - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of defend/fortify throughout life.
Endure - Enduring represents perseverance, strength, and lasting through challenges. May your child endure difficulties with grace and emerge stronger.
Governor - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.
Shelter, Shield - Shelter/Shield - To provide protection or safety - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shelter/shield throughout life.
Watch, Observe - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
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cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
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あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
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Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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