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Marukun(まるくん)Machan( まーちゃん)
Ochan( おーちゃん)
This name is also used as a surname: Maruo
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 "Maruo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
丸 means "circle, round, perfection."
Round, Circular, Spherical - Describes something that is round or circular in shape.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, such as a cannonball or an arrow.
Used As A Suffix - Used as a suffix to names of people or ships.
Round, Circular - Describes something that is round or circular in shape, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
御 means "honorific prefix, respectful prefix."
Express - To express respect towards someone or something.
Express - To express politeness towards an action or object.
Rule - To rule, stabilize, or govern.
Control - To control horses or carriages as desired. Also, the person who does this.
Serve - To serve the emperor or other rulers.
Express - To express respect towards the actions or possessions of the emperor or other rulers.
Respectful - This kanji conveys a sense of respect and politeness, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name.
Govern - The kanji can also be used to represent the idea of governing or ruling, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name.
Serve - The kanji can also be used to represent the idea of serving or attending to someone, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name.
Control - The kanji can also be used to represent the idea of controlling or managing something, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name.
Stabilize - The kanji can also be used to represent the idea of stabilizing or maintaining something, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name.
丸 means "circle, round, perfection."
Round, Circular, Spherical - Describes something that is round or circular in shape.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, such as a cannonball or an arrow.
Used As A Suffix - Used as a suffix to names of people or ships.
Round, Circular - Describes something that is round or circular in shape, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
雄 means "male, masculine."
Male Animal - A male animal, usually referring to a dominant male in a species.
Male Plant - A male plant, usually referring to a plant with male reproductive organs.
Superior - To be better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - A person who is outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To be powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To be full of energy and vigor.
Superior - To give the baby a name that implies they are better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - To give the baby a name that implies they are outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To give the baby a name that implies they are powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To give the baby a name that implies they are full of energy and vigor.
丸 means "circle, round, perfection."
Round, Circular, Spherical - Describes something that is round or circular in shape.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, such as a cannonball or an arrow.
Used As A Suffix - Used as a suffix to names of people or ships.
Round, Circular - Describes something that is round or circular in shape, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
夫 means "husband, man, male."
Husband - A married man who is the spouse of a wife.
Man - An adult male.
Laborer - A man who engages in physical labor.
丸 means "circle, round, perfection."
Round, Circular, Spherical - Describes something that is round or circular in shape.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, such as a cannonball or an arrow.
Used As A Suffix - Used as a suffix to names of people or ships.
Round, Circular - Describes something that is round or circular in shape, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
男 means "man, male."
Man - A male person.
Son - A male offspring of a parent.
Vigorous Person - Someone who is full of energy and vitality.
Masculine Person - Someone who has qualities traditionally associated with men.
丸 means "circle, round, perfection."
Round, Circular, Spherical - Describes something that is round or circular in shape.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, such as a cannonball or an arrow.
Used As A Suffix - Used as a suffix to names of people or ships.
Round, Circular - Describes something that is round or circular in shape, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
緒 means "beginning, end, thread, cord, strap."
Beginning - The start or origin of something.
Thread - The end or tip of a thread.
Continuity - A connection or series of events.
Heart - A feeling or emotion.
Cord - A long, continuous thing.
Beginning - This kanji that symbolizes the start of a new life.
Thread - This kanji that symbolizes the connection between the baby and their family.
Continuity - This kanji that symbolizes the continuation of a family line.
Heart - This kanji that symbolizes the love and emotion of the family.
Cord - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between the baby and their family.
丸 means "circle, round, perfection."
Round, Circular, Spherical - Describes something that is round or circular in shape.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, such as a cannonball or an arrow.
Used As A Suffix - Used as a suffix to names of people or ships.
Round, Circular - Describes something that is round or circular in shape, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
郎 means "young man, son-in-law."
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