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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameMaru
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:まる
  • Katakanatip:マル
  • English Syllablestip:ma-ru (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ma-ru (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Maru
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Maruchan(まるちゃん)Click to speech まるちゃんMaruko( まるこ)Click to speech  まるこMarun( まるん)Click to speech  まるん

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 nameMaru

Kanji Names & Meanings - 12 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 "Maru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Maru -

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means "round, to round, entirely."

Name ideas examples

  • Round - Roundness represents wholeness, harmony, and the perfection of the complete circle. May your child's character be well-rounded, whole and harmonious.

  • To Round - Roundness represents wholeness, harmony, and the perfection of the complete circle. May your child's character be well-rounded, whole and harmonious.

  • Entirely - Entirely - Completely; wholly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of entirely throughout life.

  • Ball - Ball - A bullet or pellet for guns or bows - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ball throughout life.

  • Suffix - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

- Maru -

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means "circle, round, smooth."

Name ideas examples

  • Circle - Circles represent completeness, unity, and the Japanese concept of 円 (en) - connection and harmony. May your child's life be complete and harmonious, full of meaningful connections.

  • Round - Roundness represents wholeness, harmony, and the perfection of the complete circle. May your child's character be well-rounded, whole and harmonious.

  • Surrounding Area - Surroundings represent environment, context, and influential space. May your child create positive surroundings wherever they are.

  • Smooth - Smoothness represents ease, polish, and freedom from obstacles. May your child's path be smooth and their manner polished.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Cute - Cuteness represents charm, endearment, and lovable qualities. May your child's charm brighten the lives of those around them.

  • Yen - Currency represents value, exchange, and the means to do good. May your child use their resources wisely for good purposes.

まる- Maru -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

万留- Maru -

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means "ten thousand, all, absolutely."

Name ideas examples

  • Ten Thousand - Ten thousand (万) represents infinity, universality, and the countless blessings of a full life. May your child receive ten thousand blessings, their life infinitely rich and full.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Absolutely - Absolutely - Definitely; certainly; no matter what - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of absolutely throughout life.

  • Never - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Very Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

means "stay, keep, fasten."

Name ideas examples

  • Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.

  • To Stay Still - Staying represents perseverance, commitment, and faithfulness through time. May your child stay true to their commitments, faithful and persevering.

  • Keep - Keeping represents maintaining, preserving, and faithful holding. May your child keep their promises and maintain what matters.

  • Fasten - Speed represents efficiency, quick thinking, and the ability to act decisively. May your child think and act quickly when needed, seizing opportunities swiftly.

  • Pleiades - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Ruble - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

真琉- Maru -

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means "true, truth, pure."

Name ideas examples

  • True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.

means "lapis lazuli, ryukyu."

Name ideas examples

  • Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

  • Ryukyu - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

真瑠- Maru -

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means "true, truth, pure."

Name ideas examples

  • True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.

means "lapis lazuli."

Name ideas examples

  • Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

舞瑠- Maru -

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means "to dance, to spin, to toy with."

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

  • To Toy with - To handle as one pleases.

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

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

  • Stir Up - To cause excitement or enthusiasm.

  • Whirl - To spin or rotate rapidly.

Name ideas examples

  • To Dance - The act of dance represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dance with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Toy with - The act of toy with represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child toy with with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Play With - Play represents joy, creativity, and the balance essential to a full life. May your child never forget to play, keeping joy and creativity alive.

  • Encourage - Encouraging represents support, motivation, and lifting others up. May your child encourage others, spreading confidence and hope.

  • Stir Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Whirl - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

means "lapis lazuli."

Name ideas examples

  • Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

舞留- Maru -

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means "to dance, to spin, to toy with."

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

  • To Toy with - To handle as one pleases.

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

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

  • Stir Up - To cause excitement or enthusiasm.

  • Whirl - To spin or rotate rapidly.

Name ideas examples

  • To Dance - The act of dance represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dance with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Toy with - The act of toy with represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child toy with with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Play With - Play represents joy, creativity, and the balance essential to a full life. May your child never forget to play, keeping joy and creativity alive.

  • Encourage - Encouraging represents support, motivation, and lifting others up. May your child encourage others, spreading confidence and hope.

  • Stir Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Whirl - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

means "stay, keep, fasten."

Name ideas examples

  • Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.

  • To Stay Still - Staying represents perseverance, commitment, and faithfulness through time. May your child stay true to their commitments, faithful and persevering.

  • Keep - Keeping represents maintaining, preserving, and faithful holding. May your child keep their promises and maintain what matters.

  • Fasten - Speed represents efficiency, quick thinking, and the ability to act decisively. May your child think and act quickly when needed, seizing opportunities swiftly.

  • Pleiades - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Ruble - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

茉瑠- Maru -

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means "jasmine, fragrant."

Name ideas examples

  • Jasmine - Jasmine symbolizes grace, elegance, and the sweet fragrance of virtue. Its white blossoms represent purity and auspiciousness. May your child spread the gentle fragrance of jasmine, bringing sweetness to all they meet.

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Fragrance - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a sweet fragrance wherever they go.

means "lapis lazuli."

Name ideas examples

  • Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

麻流- Maru -

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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 "flow, current, style."

  • Flow - To Move Smoothly; to stream.

  • Current - A body of moving water.

  • Style - A Manner; a school of thought.

  • Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.

  • Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.

  • Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.

  • Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.

  • Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.

  • Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.

  • Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.

Name ideas examples

  • Flow - Flowing represents natural movement, ease, and going with life's currents. May your child flow through life with natural grace.

  • Current - The current represents moving forward, flowing energy, and the power of momentum. May your child ride life's currents wisely.

  • Style - Style - A Manner; a school of thought - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of style throughout life.

  • Counting - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

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

  • Fellowship - Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fellowship throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

  • Status - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Stream - Streams represent freshness, the beginning of journeys, and the purity of mountain springs. May your child carry the freshness of a mountain stream, pure of heart and full of life.

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

麻琉- Maru -

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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 "lapis lazuli, ryukyu."

Name ideas examples

  • Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

  • Ryukyu - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

麻瑠- Maru -

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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 "lapis lazuli."

Name ideas examples

  • Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

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