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Kuruchan(くるちゃん)
Memechan( めめちゃん)
Kururin( くるりん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Kurume
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 "Kurume," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
來 means "come, future, since."
To Come - To arrive or come to a place.
Future - What is to come.
Since - From a point in time.
A Particle - Used in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.
Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and presence. May your child come to good places and welcome others.
To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.
Future - Future - What is to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.
Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
A Particle - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
芽 means "bud, sprout, beginning."
Bud - A new growth on a plant.
Sprout - To begin to grow.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.
Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.
Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.
Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.
来 means "to come, to bring, since."
To Bring - To cause to come.
Since - From a point in time until now.
Future - What is yet to come.
Particle - Adjusting rhythm in sentences.
To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.
To Bring - The act of bring represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bring with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Comfort - The act of comfort represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child comfort with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
愛 means "love, affection, cherish."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.
To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.
Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.
Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.
来 means "to come, to bring, since."
To Bring - To cause to come.
Since - From a point in time until now.
Future - What is yet to come.
Particle - Adjusting rhythm in sentences.
To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.
To Bring - The act of bring represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bring with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Comfort - The act of comfort represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child comfort with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
瞳 means "pupil, innocent gaze."
Pupil - The dark center of the eye; the window of the soul.
Ignorance - A lack of knowledge or understanding.
Unconsciously Looking - A state of looking without thought or awareness.
Pupil - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.
Innocent Gaze - The innocent gaze represents pure seeing, childlike wonder, and unclouded vision. May your child retain pure vision.
Ignorance - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Unconsciously Looking - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
来 means "to come, to bring, since."
To Bring - To cause to come.
Since - From a point in time until now.
Future - What is yet to come.
Particle - Adjusting rhythm in sentences.
To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.
To Bring - The act of bring represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bring with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Comfort - The act of comfort represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child comfort with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
萌 means "sprout, bud, arise."
To Sprout - To germinate
Bud - The first sign of growth.
Arise - For something to begin emerging.
People - The masses.
Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.
To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Bud - Bud - The first sign of growth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bud throughout life.
Arise - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
玖 means "black gem, nine."
Nine - Used in documents to prevent alteration of the number nine.
Black Gem - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.
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.
留 means "stay, keep, fasten."
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
To Stay Still - Staying represents perseverance, commitment, and faithfulness through time. May your child stay true to their commitments, faithful and persevering.
Keep - Keeping represents maintaining, preserving, and faithful holding. May your child keep their promises and maintain what matters.
Fasten - Speed represents efficiency, quick thinking, and the ability to act decisively. May your child think and act quickly when needed, seizing opportunities swiftly.
Pleiades - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Ruble - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
芽 means "bud, sprout, beginning."
Bud - A new growth on a plant.
Sprout - To begin to grow.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.
Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.
Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.
Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.
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