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Kunichan(くにちゃん)
Kokochan( ここちゃん)
Nikochan( にこちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Kuniko
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 "Kuniko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
恭 means "respectful, humble, polite."
Respectful - Showing reverence and courtesy.
Humble - Modest and deferential.
Polite - Having good manners.
Courteous - Being polite and considerate in one's behavior.
Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Humble - 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.
Polite - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Courteous - Being courteous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be courteous, letting this quality guide their path.
仁 means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."
Benevolence - Kindness; compassion.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Person - An individual human being.
Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.
Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Kernel - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.
Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
く is hiragana, which is phonetic but without meaning.
に is hiragana, which is phonetic but without meaning.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
ク is katakana, which is phonetic but without meaning.
ニ is katakana, which is phonetic but without meaning.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
一 means "one, once, first."
A Certain - One Particular; some specific.
Little - Something that is small or minimal.
Or - Alternatively; on the other hand.
Solely - Exclusively; only; single-mindedly.
One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.
Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.
First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.
A Certain - Certainty represents something specific and meaningful, even when unnamed. May your child recognize what is certain and important in their life.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
At a Time - Taking things one at a time represents patience and methodical progress. May your child approach challenges one step at a time with patience.
Indeed - Indeed represents affirmation, truth, and emphatic agreement. May your child speak truth with conviction and recognize it in others.
Little - Little represents appreciation for small things and the power of modest beginnings. May your child appreciate life's small wonders and grow from humble beginnings.
Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.
Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.
Slightly - Subtle differences and small adjustments often make significant impact. May your child appreciate subtle nuances that make a difference.
Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.
Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
乙 means "stylish, second rank, lower tone."
Lower Tone - A tone one level lower than the primary in traditional music.
Wood, East - In five elements it's wood; in direction it's east.
Stylish - Stylish - Chic; clever; tasteful - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stylish throughout life.
Second Rank - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Second Stem - The sky represents limitless possibility, aspiration, and higher ideals. May your child reach toward the sky with boundless dreams.
Lower Tone - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Wood, East - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
国 means "country, territory, region."
Territory - Land governed by lords.
Region - Area belonging to a specific government.
City - A capital or major city.
Country - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Our Country - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Territory - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Region - Regions represent territory, belonging, and one's sphere of influence. May your child make their region of influence a better place.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
City - Cities represent civilization, opportunity, and the gathering of diverse peoples. May your child thrive in cities, finding opportunity amid civilization's diversity.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
國 means "country, land, kingdom."
Country - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Land - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Kingdom - Kings represent righteous authority, noble character, and the responsibility to serve their people. May your child have a kingly heart—noble, just, and devoted to serving others.
City - Cities represent civilization, opportunity, and the gathering of diverse peoples. May your child thrive in cities, finding opportunity amid civilization's diversity.
Region - Regions represent territory, belonging, and one's sphere of influence. May your child make their region of influence a better place.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
州 means "state, sandbar, continent."
Sandbar - An island in a river.
Continent - A major landmass.
Island - A piece of land surrounded by water.
Land Formed by Accumulated Sand - A landmass formed by the accumulation of sand in a river or lake.
State - State represents condition, status, and the current circumstance of being. May your child maintain a good state of mind, body, and spirit.
Sandbar - The sandbar represents hidden shallows, careful navigation, and revealed ground. May your child navigate carefully.
Continent - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Island - Islands represent independence, uniqueness, and the ability to stand alone with strength. May your child stand confident in their uniqueness, an island of integrity in a changing world.
Land Formed by Accumulated Sand - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
恕 means "compassion, forgiveness, empathy."
Compassion - Considering others' feelings with care.
Forgiveness - Being Lenient; overlooking faults generously.
Empathy - Understanding and sharing others' feelings.
Compassion - Compassion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of compassion.
Forgiveness - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.
Empathy - Empathy - Understanding and sharing others' feelings - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of empathy throughout life.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
業 means "work, deed, skill."
Work - Occupation; profession; task.
Action - Doing something or performing an act.
Already - Already existing or having happened before.
Anger - Feeling of rage or indignation.
Effort - Making an effort to do something.
Livelihood - Doing work to support one's life.
Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.
Deed - Deed - An Action; behavior; conduct - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of deed throughout life.
Skill - Skill - Technical Ability; expertise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skill throughout life.
Action - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Already - Already - Already existing or having happened before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of already throughout life.
Anger - Anger represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the anger's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Effort - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Karma - Karma - Results of past actions; fate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of karma throughout life.
Livelihood - Living represents existence with purpose, engagement, and full participation in life. May your child truly live, engaged and purposeful in every moment.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
訓 means "teach, lesson, reading."
Reading - The Japanese reading of kanji.
Instruct - To give directions or orders to someone.
Interpret - To explain the meaning of something.
Warn - To caution or advise against something.
Teach - Teaching represents sharing knowledge, guiding growth, and enlightening others. May your child teach with patience and learn throughout life.
Lesson - Lesson - A Teaching; a precept - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lesson throughout life.
Reading - Reading opens doors to knowledge, imagination, and other worlds. May your child love reading, finding wisdom and wonder in books.
Instruct - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Interpret - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Warn - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
邦 means "country, japan, nation."
Japan - Specifically referring to Japan.
Nation - A sovereign state.
Capital - The seat of government of a country or state.
Enfeoff - To grant land or other property to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.
Realm - A region or domain over which a sovereign rules.
Country - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Japan - Japan represents the Land of the Rising Sun, harmony with nature, and refined aesthetics. May your child embody Japanese values of harmony, respect, and attention to beauty.
Nation - Nation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of nation.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
Enfeoff - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Realm - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
郁 means "fragrant, warm, flourishing culture."
Warm - Cozy warmth.
Flourishing Culture - Prosperous arts and learning.
Cultured - Having a strong cultural presence.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Warm - Warmth represents kindness, comfort, and the welcoming nature of a loving heart. May your child radiate warmth, making all who meet them feel welcomed and loved.
Flourishing Culture - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.
Cultured - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
都 means "capital, metropolis, elegant."
Capital - The city where the emperor resides; seat of government.
Metropolis - A Large, Important City; an urban center.
Elegant - Refined and Sophisticated; gracefully beautiful.
Big Town - A large city, such as Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan.
Everyone - All people or everyone.
Graceful and Beautiful - A graceful and beautiful appearance or manner.
To Rule - The act of governing or ruling over a group of people or a country.
Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.
Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.
Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.
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.
Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
久 means "long time, lasting, old."
Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
To Take a Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Lasting - Lasting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in lasting with purpose and skill.
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.
仁 means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."
Benevolence - Kindness; compassion.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Person - An individual human being.
Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.
Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Kernel - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.
Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
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.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
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JP Names that have the same gender and start with K.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
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.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
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“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
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
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
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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