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Macchan(まっちゃん)Matsukun( まつくん)
Matsuken( まつけん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Matsuki
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 "Matsuki," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
松 means "pine tree."
Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Longevity - A long life, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the baby.
Prosperity - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success for the baby.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience for the baby.
樹 means "tree, wood, timber."
松 means "pine tree."
Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Longevity - A long life, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the baby.
Prosperity - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success for the baby.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience for the baby.
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure."
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
Joy, Happiness - To bring joy and happiness to the family, to bring a sense of delight and contentment.
Preference - To show a preference for the family, to express a fondness for the family.
Celebration - To commemorate a special occasion, to mark a joyous event.
松 means "pine tree."
Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Longevity - A long life, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the baby.
Prosperity - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success for the baby.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience for the baby.
基 means "foundation, basis."
Foundation, Base - The foundation or base of a building. A support or foothold.
Source, Origin - The root or origin of something. To be based on or to take as a source.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
Foundation - A strong and stable foundation for a baby's life.
Source - A source of strength and guidance for a baby's life.
Origin - A reminder of the baby's origin and heritage.
Group - A reminder of the baby's connection to others.
松 means "pine tree."
Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Longevity - A long life, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the baby.
Prosperity - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success for the baby.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience for the baby.
希 means "rare, hope, beg for."
Rare, Unusual - Something that is not common or not seen often.
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Sparse - Something that is not dense or not crowded.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of optimism and wishing for the best for the baby.
Rare - This meaning conveys a sense of uniqueness and specialness, suggesting that the baby is one of a kind.
Greece - This meaning is a reference to the country of Greece, which is associated with ancient culture and civilization. It can be a meaningful way to honor the baby's heritage.
松 means "pine tree."
Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Longevity - A long life, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the baby.
Prosperity - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success for the baby.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience for the baby.
機 means "machine, opportunity, aircraft."
Machine - A device used to weave fabric.
Mechanism - A mechanism used to fire arrows from a crossbow.
Trap - A trap or mechanism.
Structure - A structure or system.
Sign - A sign or indication.
Trigger - A trigger or cause.
Fold - A fold or crease.
Work - The work of the mind.
Secret - Something unknown or hidden.
Machine - A device that is used to weave fabric or launch arrows from a crossbow. Symbolizes strength and power.
Mechanism - A system of parts that work together to produce a desired result. Symbolizes efficiency and precision.
Sign - A hint or indication of something. Symbolizes guidance and direction.
Catalyst - Something that triggers a change or reaction. Symbolizes transformation and progress.
Work - The effort put into something. Symbolizes dedication and perseverance.
Secret - Something that is not known or understood. Symbolizes mystery and intrigue.
松 means "pine tree."
Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Longevity - A long life, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the baby.
Prosperity - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success for the baby.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience for the baby.
毅 means "perseverance, fortitude, determination."
Strong - Having great strength or power.
Resolute - Having or showing firm determination.
Determined - Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
Strength - The quality or state of being strong, physical power or capacity.
Resilience - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, toughness.
Courage - The ability to do something that frightens one, bravery.
松 means "pine tree."
Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Longevity - A long life, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the baby.
Prosperity - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success for the baby.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience for the baby.
気 means "spirit, energy, mood, air, atmosphere."
Air - The atmosphere, the natural phenomena that occur between heaven and earth.
Mood - Vitality, the source of human activity.
Aura - The aura that is said to be possessed by great people.
Feeling - A feeling that can be felt somehow, a state of mind.
Scent - Smell, to smell a scent, to have a scent.
Appearance - Atmosphere, taste, feeling.
Vapor - One of the three states of matter, steam.
Breath - Breath, to blow breath, to breathe.
Period - One of the 24 divisions of a year in the lunar calendar.
Vitality - A source of energy and activity for humans.
Aura - An aura of greatness attributed to great people.
Mood - A feeling or atmosphere that can be sensed.
Breath - To breathe or blow air.
Fragrance - A smell or scent that can be smelled.
Nature - Natural phenomena occurring between heaven and earth.
Season - A period of the year divided into 24 parts in the lunar calendar.
松 means "pine tree."
Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Longevity - A long life, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the baby.
Prosperity - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success for the baby.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience for the baby.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.
Life - Representing the preciousness of life.
Living - Signifying the joy of living.
To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.
To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.
To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.
Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.
Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.
Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.
松 means "pine tree."
Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Longevity - A long life, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the baby.
Prosperity - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success for the baby.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience for the baby.
紀 means "era, chronicle."
松 means "pine tree."
Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Longevity - A long life, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the baby.
Prosperity - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success for the baby.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience for the baby.
規 means "rule, regulation, norm."
Rule, Regulation - A set of guidelines or instructions that must be followed.
Compass - A navigational instrument used to determine direction.
Standard - A level of quality or achievement that is considered acceptable.
Precept - A rule or principle that guides behavior.
Model - A pattern or example that is used as a guide.
Rectify - To make something right or correct.
Admonish - To caution or advise against something.
Uphold - To maintain or support something.
Devise - To plan or invent something.
Rule - To remind the child to follow the rules and regulations.
Compass - To guide the child in the right direction.
Standard - To encourage the child to strive for excellence.
Precept - To instill values and principles in the child.
Model - To serve as an example for the child to follow.
Uphold - To remind the child to stay true to their beliefs.
松 means "pine tree."
Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Longevity - A long life, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the baby.
Prosperity - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success for the baby.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience for the baby.
記 means "record, chronicle, account."
To Record Or Write Down - To make a written record of something.
To Remember - To keep something in one's memory.
To Mark Or Symbolize - To use a mark or symbol to represent something.
Kojiki - An abbreviation for the ancient Japanese chronicle "古事記(kojiki)".
To Remember - It conveys the idea of cherishing and remembering the special moments in life.
To Record - It conveys the idea of documenting and preserving the memories of the child's life.
Symbol - It conveys the idea of representing the child's identity and uniqueness.
Mark - It conveys the idea of leaving a lasting impression on the world.
Chronicle - It conveys the idea of documenting the child's life story.
松 means "pine tree."
Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Longevity - A long life, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the baby.
Prosperity - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success for the baby.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience for the baby.
輝 means "radiance, brilliance."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.
Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.
Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.
Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.
眞 means "true, genuine."
True - Without lies or deception, in its natural state, exactly as it is.
Appearance - Form, portrait, shape of an object.
Calligraphy - One of the writing styles.
Genuine - True, correct, complete.
True - This is a positive and uplifting name that conveys a sense of honesty and integrity. It is a great choice for a baby who will grow up to be a trustworthy and reliable person.
Genuine - This is a name that conveys a sense of authenticity and sincerity. It is a great choice for a baby who will grow up to be a person of strong character and integrity.
Natural - This is a name that conveys a sense of being in harmony with nature. It is a great choice for a baby who will grow up to be a person who respects and appreciates the natural world.
Unaltered - This is a name that conveys a sense of being untouched and unaltered. It is a great choice for a baby who will grow up to be a person who values authenticity and originality.
Authentic - This is a name that conveys a sense of being genuine and true. It is a great choice for a baby who will grow up to be a person of strong character and integrity.
Perfect - This is a name that conveys a sense of being complete and flawless. It is a great choice for a baby who will grow up to be a person of high standards and excellence.
月 means "moon, month."
Moon - The moon visible in the sky, the satellite of the Earth.
Month - A period of time equal to one twelfth of a year. Every month, monthly.
Monday - One of the seven days of the week.
Moon - A celestial body that symbolizes light, hope, and new beginnings.
Month - A reminder of the passage of time and the importance of cherishing each moment.
Every Month - A reminder to appreciate the beauty of life and the joy of each month.
Monday - A reminder to start each week with a positive attitude and a determination to make the most of it.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
True - This is a positive and uplifting name that conveys a sense of honesty and integrity. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to grow up to be a trustworthy and reliable person.
Genuine - This is a name that conveys a sense of authenticity and sincerity. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be genuine and authentic in all aspects of life.
Natural - This is a name that conveys a sense of being in harmony with nature. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be in tune with the natural world and to appreciate its beauty.
Unaltered - This is a name that conveys a sense of being untouched and unaltered. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to remain true to themselves and to not be swayed by external influences.
Authentic - This is a name that conveys a sense of being genuine and true. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be honest and authentic in all aspects of life.
Pure - This is a name that conveys a sense of being pure and untainted. It is a great
月 means "moon, month."
Moon - The moon visible in the sky, the satellite of the Earth.
Month - A period of time equal to one twelfth of a year. Every month, monthly.
Monday - One of the seven days of the week.
Moon - A celestial body that symbolizes light, hope, and new beginnings.
Month - A reminder of the passage of time and the importance of cherishing each moment.
Every Month - A reminder to appreciate the beauty of life and the joy of each month.
Monday - A reminder to start each week with a positive attitude and a determination to make the most of it.
来 means "come, arrive."
To Come - To arrive or come to a place.
To Bring - To bring something or someone to a place.
To Allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.
This Person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.
In The Future - Something that has not yet come.
Particle - A particle placed in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.
To Encourage - To encourage or motivate someone.
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