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Japanese boy(male) nameMai
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:まい
  • Katakanatip:マイ
  • English transcriptionstip:Mai
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Maikun(まいくん)Click to speech まいくんMaichan(まいちゃん)Click to speech まいちゃんMaitan(まいたん)Click to speech まいたん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameMai

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 variations

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 "Mai," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "dance, flit, circle, wheel, revolve."

  • Dance - To move rhythmically to music, often in a group.

  • Whirl - To spin or rotate rapidly.

  • Encourage - To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

  • Stir Up - To cause excitement or enthusiasm.

  • Play With - To handle or manipulate something in a playful or mischievous way.

Name ideas examples

  • Dance - To symbolize joy and movement in life.

  • Whirl - To represent energy and enthusiasm.

  • Encourage - To signify encouragement and support.

  • Stir Up - To signify a life full of excitement and enthusiasm.

  • Play With - To signify a life full of playfulness and joy.

真生- Mai -

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means "truth, reality, genuine."

Name ideas examples

  • True - This is a positive and uplifting name that conveys a sense of honesty and integrity. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to grow up to be a trustworthy and reliable person.

  • Genuine - This is a name that conveys a sense of authenticity and sincerity. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be genuine and authentic in all aspects of life.

  • Natural - This is a name that conveys a sense of being in harmony with nature. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be in tune with the natural world and to appreciate its beauty.

  • Unaltered - This is a name that conveys a sense of being untouched and unaltered. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to remain true to themselves and to not be swayed by external influences.

  • Authentic - This is a name that conveys a sense of being genuine and true. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be honest and authentic in all aspects of life.

  • Pure - This is a name that conveys a sense of being pure and untainted. It is a great

means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To Give Birth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.

  • To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.

  • Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.

  • Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.

  • Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.

  • Student - Student, pupil, disciple.

Name ideas examples

  • Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.

  • Life - Representing the preciousness of life.

  • Living - Signifying the joy of living.

  • To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.

  • To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.

  • To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.

  • Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.

  • Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.

  • Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.

真衣- Mai -

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means "truth, reality, genuine."

Name ideas examples

  • True - This is a positive and uplifting name that conveys a sense of honesty and integrity. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to grow up to be a trustworthy and reliable person.

  • Genuine - This is a name that conveys a sense of authenticity and sincerity. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be genuine and authentic in all aspects of life.

  • Natural - This is a name that conveys a sense of being in harmony with nature. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be in tune with the natural world and to appreciate its beauty.

  • Unaltered - This is a name that conveys a sense of being untouched and unaltered. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to remain true to themselves and to not be swayed by external influences.

  • Authentic - This is a name that conveys a sense of being genuine and true. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be honest and authentic in all aspects of life.

  • Pure - This is a name that conveys a sense of being pure and untainted. It is a great

means "clothing, garment."

  • Clothing - A garment worn from the waist up, such as a kimono or a shirt.

  • Covering - Something that covers a part of the body.

  • To Wear - To put on or dress oneself.

  • To Perform - To act or do something.

Name ideas examples

  • Clothing - Symbolizing the protection and comfort of a loving family.

  • Covering - Representing the shelter and safety of a loving home.

  • To Wear - Signifying the joy of being dressed and cared for.

  • To Perform - Representing the potential to achieve great things.

麻衣- Mai -

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means "hemp, flax, linen."

  • Numbness - A feeling of being unable to move or feel sensation.

  • Hemp - A plant of the Cannabis family, used for making rope, fabric, and paper.

  • Sesame - A plant of the Pedaliaceae family, used for making oil and condiments.

Name ideas examples

  • Strength - The plant fibers of hemp and sesame are strong and resilient, symbolizing strength and resilience in a person.

  • Wisdom - Hemp and sesame are used in traditional medicines, symbolizing wisdom and knowledge.

  • Protection - Hemp and sesame are used to make protective clothing and fabrics, symbolizing protection and safety.

means "clothing, garment."

  • Clothing - A garment worn from the waist up, such as a kimono or a shirt.

  • Covering - Something that covers a part of the body.

  • To Wear - To put on or dress oneself.

  • To Perform - To act or do something.

Name ideas examples

  • Clothing - Symbolizing the protection and comfort of a loving family.

  • Covering - Representing the shelter and safety of a loving home.

  • To Wear - Signifying the joy of being dressed and cared for.

  • To Perform - Representing the potential to achieve great things.

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