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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameMakira
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:まきら
  • Katakanatip:マキラ
  • English Syllablestip:ma-ki-ra (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ma-ki-ra (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Makira
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Makichan(まきちゃん)Click to speech まきちゃんMakkun( まっくん)Click to speech  まっくんMakibo( まきぼー)Click to speech  まきぼー

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Makira."

Introduction to how Japanese names work

牧良- Makira -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "good, virtuous, husband."

Name ideas examples

  • Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • Virtuous - Being virtuous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be virtuous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Husband - Husband - A spouse (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.

  • Calm, Peaceful - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

  • Exceptional Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

  • For 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.

  • Fortunate, Prosperous - Being fortunate/prosperous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be fortunate/prosperous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Gentle, Mild - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Obedient, Honest - 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.

  • Quiet, Reserved - Quietness represents peace, contemplation, and the still space where wisdom grows. May your child find quiet within, where peace and wisdom can flourish.

  • Slightly, Moderately - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Truly, Genuinely - Truly/Genuinely - Being real and sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of truly/genuinely throughout life.

  • Victorious - Being victorious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be victorious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Wise, Exceptional Person - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.

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