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Makichan(まきちゃん)
Ba-chan( ばーちゃん)
Macchan( まっちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Makiba
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 "Makiba," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
牧 means "pasture, shepherd, raise."
Pasture - Grazing land for animals.
Shepherd - One who tends livestock.
Raise - To breed animals.
To Raise or Keep Livestock - This includes raising cattle, horses, and other animals.
Official - A government official or local administrator.
Pasture - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Shepherd - Shepherd - One who tends livestock - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shepherd throughout life.
Raise - Raising represents nurturing, elevation, and helping others grow. May your child raise others up, nurturing growth wherever they go.
To Raise or Keep Livestock - Living represents existence with purpose, engagement, and full participation in life. May your child truly live, engaged and purposeful in every moment.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
場 means "place, occasion, scene."
Occasion - A particular time or event.
Scene - A part of a play or movie.
Moment - A moment or a period of time.
Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.
Occasion - Occasion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of occasion.
Scene - Scene - A part of a play or movie - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scene throughout life.
Moment - Moments are the building blocks of life, each one precious and unrepeatable. May your child treasure each moment, fully present and aware.
牧 means "pasture, shepherd, raise."
Pasture - Grazing land for animals.
Shepherd - One who tends livestock.
Raise - To breed animals.
To Raise or Keep Livestock - This includes raising cattle, horses, and other animals.
Official - A government official or local administrator.
Pasture - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Shepherd - Shepherd - One who tends livestock - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shepherd throughout life.
Raise - Raising represents nurturing, elevation, and helping others grow. May your child raise others up, nurturing growth wherever they go.
To Raise or Keep Livestock - Living represents existence with purpose, engagement, and full participation in life. May your child truly live, engaged and purposeful in every moment.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
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cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
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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?
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あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
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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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