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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameMakise
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:まきせ
  • Katakanatip:マキセ
  • English Syllablestip:ma-ki-se (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ma-ki-se (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Makise
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Makichan(まきちゃん)Click to speech まきちゃんSecchan(せちゃん)Click to speech せちゃんMaseko(ませ子)Click to speech ませ子

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Makise," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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牧瀬- Makise -

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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 "shallows, rapids, position."

Name ideas examples

  • Shallows - The shallows represent accessible depth, careful wading, and gradual entry. May your child enter gradually and carefully.

  • Rapids - The rapids represent exciting challenge, navigating turbulence, and skilled passage. May your child navigate rapids skillfully.

  • Position - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

麻季世- Makise -

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means "hemp, linen, numb."

  • Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes.

  • Linen - Fabric made from plant fibers.

  • Numb - Without Feeling; paralyzed.

  • Sesame - A plant producing seeds (when combined).

Name ideas examples

  • Hemp - Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hemp throughout life.

  • Linen - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.

  • Numb - Numb - Without Feeling; paralyzed - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of numb throughout life.

  • Sesame - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

means "season, youngest, end."

  • Season - A division of the year.

  • Youngest - The last born child.

  • End - The final period.

Name ideas examples

  • Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.

  • Youngest - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.

  • End - Ending represents conclusion, completion, and making way for new beginnings. May your child end things well and embrace new beginnings.

means "world, generation, life."

Name ideas examples

  • World - The world represents the entirety of existence, global connection, and universal perspective. May your child embrace the whole world, thinking globally while acting locally.

  • Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Society - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

  • Succession - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

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