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Kyouchan(きょうちゃん)
Heichan( へいちゃん)
Kyouheikun( きょうへいくん)![]()
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 "Kyouhei," 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.
兵 means "soldier, weapon, war."
Soldier - A military person.
Weapon - An instrument of war.
War - Military conflict.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
Weapon - 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.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Arms - 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.
Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
叫 means "to shout, to call."
To Shout - To cry out loudly.
To Shout - The act of shout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child shout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Call, Summon - Calling represents vocation, purpose, and the voice that summons to duty. May your child find their calling, answering life's summons with purpose.
Name, Label - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Shout, Cry Out Loud - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
弊 means "abuse, harm, humble."
Abuse - Harmful or improper use.
Humble - Modest reference to oneself or one's company.
Bad, Unfavorable - Not good or beneficial.
Humility - To be humble or modest about one's own matters.
Abuse - Abuse - Harmful or improper use - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of abuse throughout life.
Harm - Harm - Damage; injury - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of harm throughout life.
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.
Bad, Unfavorable - Being bad/unfavorable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be bad/unfavorable, letting this quality guide their path.
Break, Destroy - Breaking represents transformation, letting go of the old to make way for new. May your child have the courage to break free from what holds them back.
Exhausted - Exhausted - Worn Out; depleted - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of exhausted throughout life.
Humility - Humility is prized in Japanese culture as the foundation for learning and growth. May your child embrace humility, remaining open to learning throughout their life.
Weary, Languish - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
郷 means "hometown, village, district."
District - An administrative area.
Hometown - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.
Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.
District - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
京 means "capital, high, anxious."
Capital - The Seat of Government; the center of a nation.
Grand - Large and impressive.
Hill - A high elevation.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Anxious - Being anxious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be anxious, letting this quality guide their path.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Hill - Hills symbolize achievement, perspective, and the rewards of steady climbing. May your child climb life's hills with determination, gaining wisdom at every elevation.
Number Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
匡 means "to save, to correct."
Aid - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Assist - To give help or support to someone in order to achieve a goal.
Rectify - To correct or set right a wrong or bad situation.
Rescue - To help or assist someone in danger or distress.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Rectify - Understanding what is harmful teaches the value of what is good. May your child recognize and avoid what is harmful while pursuing good.
Rescue - Rescue - To help or assist someone in danger or distress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rescue throughout life.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
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.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
享 means "receive, enjoy, offer."
Receive - To accept what is given.
Enjoy - To experience pleasure from.
Offer - To present to deities.
Accept - To receive or admit something willingly.
Accomplish - To successfully bring about or complete a task.
Bestow - To give or confer something, especially as a gift or honor.
Fulfill - To bring to completion or realization, to satisfy.
Provide - To make something available for use.
Receive - Receiving represents acceptance, openness, and gracious acceptance. May your child receive life's blessings with gratitude.
Enjoy - Enjoy - To experience pleasure from - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enjoy throughout life.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Accept - Accepting represents openness, grace, and receiving with gratitude. May your child accept life's gifts with grace and gratitude.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To bring to completion or realization, to satisfy - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Provide - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
京 means "capital, high, anxious."
Capital - The Seat of Government; the center of a nation.
Grand - Large and impressive.
Hill - A high elevation.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Anxious - Being anxious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be anxious, letting this quality guide their path.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Hill - Hills symbolize achievement, perspective, and the rewards of steady climbing. May your child climb life's hills with determination, gaining wisdom at every elevation.
Number Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
丙 means "third, fire, south."
Third - The third in a series.
Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).
South - The southern direction.
C - The third grade or rank.
Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.
Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
京 means "capital, high, anxious."
Capital - The Seat of Government; the center of a nation.
Grand - Large and impressive.
Hill - A high elevation.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Anxious - Being anxious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be anxious, letting this quality guide their path.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Hill - Hills symbolize achievement, perspective, and the rewards of steady climbing. May your child climb life's hills with determination, gaining wisdom at every elevation.
Number Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
兵 means "soldier, weapon, war."
Soldier - A military person.
Weapon - An instrument of war.
War - Military conflict.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
Weapon - 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.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Arms - 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.
Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
協 means "cooperate, harmony, unite."
Cooperate - To work together.
Unite - To join forces.
Consensus - To reach a consensus.
Fulfillment - To achieve a desired outcome.
Unification - To unite forces.
Cooperate - Cooperate - To work together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of cooperate throughout life.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Unite - Unite - To join forces - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unite throughout life.
Consensus - Consensus - To reach a consensus - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of consensus throughout life.
Fulfillment - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Unification - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
喬 means "tall, to be proud."
Tall - Towering; high, especially referring to trees and mountains.
Proud - Having a sense of pride and arrogance.
Tall - Tallness represents reaching high, noble stature, and lofty achievement. May your child reach tall and stand noble.
To be Proud - The act of be proud represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be proud with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Proud - Proud - Having a sense of pride and arrogance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proud throughout life.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
堯 means "lofty, yao, exalted."
Lofty - High and noble.
Yao - A legendary Chinese emperor.
Noble - Having or showing qualities of high moral character and integrity.
Lofty - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Yao - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Exalted - Exalted - Elevated; supreme - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of exalted throughout life.
Legendary Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
強 means "strong, fearsome, powerful."
Determined - Having a strong will to succeed.
Excess - Indicates a remainder when rounding down. Example
Forceful - Having great energy or momentum.
Not Necessarily - Not Always; not entirely.
Resilient - Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Rigid - Inflexible and unyielding.
Tenacious - Stubbornly persistent in doing something.
To Force - To Compel; to make someone do something unwillingly.
To Strengthen - To Make Strong; to fortify; to intensify.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Fearsome - Fear signals danger and motivates protection; courage is acting despite fear. May your child face fears with courage, acting rightly despite them.
Powerful - Being powerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be powerful, letting this quality guide their path.
Determined - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Excess - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Forceful - Being forceful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be forceful, letting this quality guide their path.
Not Necessarily - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Resilient - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Rigid - Rigid - Inflexible and unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rigid throughout life.
Stubborn - Stubborn - Being Obstinate; unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stubborn throughout life.
Tenacious - Being tenacious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be tenacious, letting this quality guide their path.
To Force - The act of force represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child force with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Strengthen - Strength includes not just physical power, but the inner fortitude to endure and persevere. May your child have strength of body, mind, and spirit to face all of life's challenges.
To Strive - The act of strive represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child strive with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
強 means "strong, fearsome, powerful."
Determined - Having a strong will to succeed.
Excess - Indicates a remainder when rounding down. Example
Forceful - Having great energy or momentum.
Not Necessarily - Not Always; not entirely.
Resilient - Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Rigid - Inflexible and unyielding.
Tenacious - Stubbornly persistent in doing something.
To Force - To Compel; to make someone do something unwillingly.
To Strengthen - To Make Strong; to fortify; to intensify.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Fearsome - Fear signals danger and motivates protection; courage is acting despite fear. May your child face fears with courage, acting rightly despite them.
Powerful - Being powerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be powerful, letting this quality guide their path.
Determined - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Excess - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Forceful - Being forceful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be forceful, letting this quality guide their path.
Not Necessarily - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Resilient - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Rigid - Rigid - Inflexible and unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rigid throughout life.
Stubborn - Stubborn - Being Obstinate; unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stubborn throughout life.
Tenacious - Being tenacious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be tenacious, letting this quality guide their path.
To Force - The act of force represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child force with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Strengthen - Strength includes not just physical power, but the inner fortitude to endure and persevere. May your child have strength of body, mind, and spirit to face all of life's challenges.
To Strive - The act of strive represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child strive with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
弊 means "abuse, harm, humble."
Abuse - Harmful or improper use.
Humble - Modest reference to oneself or one's company.
Bad, Unfavorable - Not good or beneficial.
Humility - To be humble or modest about one's own matters.
Abuse - Abuse - Harmful or improper use - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of abuse throughout life.
Harm - Harm - Damage; injury - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of harm throughout life.
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.
Bad, Unfavorable - Being bad/unfavorable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be bad/unfavorable, letting this quality guide their path.
Break, Destroy - Breaking represents transformation, letting go of the old to make way for new. May your child have the courage to break free from what holds them back.
Exhausted - Exhausted - Worn Out; depleted - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of exhausted throughout life.
Humility - Humility is prized in Japanese culture as the foundation for learning and growth. May your child embrace humility, remaining open to learning throughout their life.
Weary, Languish - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
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.
丙 means "third, fire, south."
Third - The third in a series.
Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).
South - The southern direction.
C - The third grade or rank.
Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.
Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
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.
弊 means "abuse, harm, humble."
Abuse - Harmful or improper use.
Humble - Modest reference to oneself or one's company.
Bad, Unfavorable - Not good or beneficial.
Humility - To be humble or modest about one's own matters.
Abuse - Abuse - Harmful or improper use - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of abuse throughout life.
Harm - Harm - Damage; injury - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of harm throughout life.
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.
Bad, Unfavorable - Being bad/unfavorable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be bad/unfavorable, letting this quality guide their path.
Break, Destroy - Breaking represents transformation, letting go of the old to make way for new. May your child have the courage to break free from what holds them back.
Exhausted - Exhausted - Worn Out; depleted - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of exhausted throughout life.
Humility - Humility is prized in Japanese culture as the foundation for learning and growth. May your child embrace humility, remaining open to learning throughout their life.
Weary, Languish - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
教 means "to teach, teaching, religious teaching."
To Cause - In the pattern "to cause A to do B."
Doctrine - A set of beliefs or principles taught by a religion.
Guide - To lead or direct someone in the right direction.
Impose - To force someone to accept or comply with something.
Instruct - To give someone instructions or advice.
Precept - A rule or principle that is intended to regulate behaviour.
To Teach - Teaching is the noble act of passing wisdom to others, multiplying one's positive impact. May your child teach others generously, multiplying their wisdom through those they guide.
To Cause - The act of cause represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cause with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Teaching - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Religious Teaching - Religious Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in religious teaching with purpose and skill.
Doctrine - Doctrine - A set of beliefs or principles taught by a religio - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of doctrine throughout life.
Guide - Guiding represents leadership, wisdom, and helping others find their way. May your child guide others with wisdom and compassion.
Impose - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Instruct - Instruct - To give someone instructions or advice - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of instruct throughout life.
Precept - Precept - A rule or principle that is intended to regulate b - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precept throughout life.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
景 means "scenery, light, situation."
Light - Brightness; sunshine.
Situation - A Circumstance; a condition.
Admire - Admire and revere.
Grand - Impressive, also, auspicious.
Souvenir - An item added as a bonus to a product to add atmosphere, e.g. a souvenir.
Scenery - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Situation - Situation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of situation.
Admire - Admiring represents appreciation, aspiration, and recognizing excellence. May your child admire worthy role models and strive for excellence.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Souvenir - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
杏 means "apricot, ginkgo."
Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.
Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
梗 means "stem, outline, obstruct."
Stem - The main stalk of a plant.
Outline - A general summary.
Block - Block, obstruct, shield.
Generally - Generally, rough.
Hard - Hard, strong.
Thorny Plant - A deciduous tree of the Nire family, with hard thorns.
Wooden - Wooden puppet, doll, wooden figurine.
Stem - Stem - The main stalk of a plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stem throughout life.
Outline - Outline - A general summary - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of outline throughout life.
Block - Blocking represents protection, defense, and standing firm against harm. May your child block negativity and protect what is good.
Generally - Generally - Generally, rough - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of generally throughout life.
Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.
Thorny Plant - The thorny plant represents protection, boundaries, and cautious approach. May your child know when to protect themselves.
Wooden - Wood represents natural warmth, craft material, and grounded presence. May your child be warm and grounded.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
競 means "compete, race, strong."
Race - A competition.
Advance - To move forward or onward in position, progress, or time.
Compare - To examine or consider in order to note similarities and differences.
Struggle - To strive or fight vigorously to achieve or resist something.
Compete - Compete - To Vie; to contest - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of compete throughout life.
Race - Race - A competition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of race throughout life.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Advance - 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.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Struggle - 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.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
鏡 means "mirror, model, lens."
Mirror - A reflective surface.
Lens - An optical glass.
Clear - To make clear or reveal.
Examine - To use as a model or reference.
Mirror - Mirror represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the mirror's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Lens - Lens - An optical glass - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lens throughout life.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Examine - Examine - To use as a model or reference - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of examine throughout life.
丙 means "third, fire, south."
Third - The third in a series.
Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).
South - The southern direction.
C - The third grade or rank.
Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.
Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
響 means "resonance, to resound."
Resonance - A sound that vibrates and spreads; echoing sound.
Echo - A sound that is heard after it is produced.
Rumble - A loud sound that echoes.
Resonance - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
To Resound - The act of resound represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child resound with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Echo - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Rumble - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
丙 means "third, fire, south."
Third - The third in a series.
Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).
South - The southern direction.
C - The third grade or rank.
Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.
Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
響 means "resonance, to resound."
Resonance - A sound that vibrates and spreads; echoing sound.
Echo - A sound that is heard after it is produced.
Rumble - A loud sound that echoes.
Resonance - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
To Resound - The act of resound represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child resound with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Echo - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Rumble - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
兵 means "soldier, weapon, war."
Soldier - A military person.
Weapon - An instrument of war.
War - Military conflict.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
Weapon - 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.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Arms - 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.
Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
響 means "resonance, to resound."
Resonance - A sound that vibrates and spreads; echoing sound.
Echo - A sound that is heard after it is produced.
Rumble - A loud sound that echoes.
Resonance - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
To Resound - The act of resound represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child resound with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Echo - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Rumble - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
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.
日 means "sun, daytime, one day."
Sunday - One of the seven days of the week.
Daytime - The hours when the sun is up.
Japan - An abbreviation for "Japan."
Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.
Sunday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.
Daytime - Time is precious and irreplaceable, marking the rhythm of our lives. May your child use their time wisely, appreciating each moment.
One Day - 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.
A Certain Day - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.
Day Counter - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.
Daily - Daily - Every Day; day by day - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of daily throughout life.
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.
丙 means "third, fire, south."
Third - The third in a series.
Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).
South - The southern direction.
C - The third grade or rank.
Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.
Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
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.
日 means "sun, daytime, one day."
Sunday - One of the seven days of the week.
Daytime - The hours when the sun is up.
Japan - An abbreviation for "Japan."
Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.
Sunday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.
Daytime - Time is precious and irreplaceable, marking the rhythm of our lives. May your child use their time wisely, appreciating each moment.
One Day - 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.
A Certain Day - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.
Day Counter - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.
Daily - Daily - Every Day; day by day - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of daily throughout life.
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.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
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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.
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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.
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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
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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.
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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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