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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
The more numerous variations of kanji, the more common name is in Japan. On the other hand, a name with very few variations in kanji is unique and rare to the Japanese.
For Meiho, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the total number of Good!
明 means "bright, clear, obvious." Details are below.
Bright/Light - Refers to something that is illuminated by light, making it bright and clear.
Obvious - Something that is clear and easily understood.
Reveal - To make something known or clear.
Dawn - When the night ends and the day begins, when it becomes bright.
Next - Refers to the following day or year.
World - Refers to the current world.
Chinese Dynasty - The name of a Chinese dynasty.
Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that is associated with light and clarity. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of optimism and hope.
Clear - This meaning is associated with clarity and understanding. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of intelligence and insight.
Reveal - This meaning is associated with uncovering the truth and making something known. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of curiosity and exploration.
Dawn - This meaning is associated with the beginning of a new day and the start of something new. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of freshness and renewal.
Light - This meaning is associated with illumination and brightness. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of optimism and hope.
Next - This meaning is associated with the future and the coming of something new. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of anticipation and excitement.
Chinese Dynasty - This meaning is associated with the Chinese dynasties of the past. It is a great choice for a baby name as it conveys a sense of history and tradition.
穂 means "ear, head of grain." Details are below.
Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.
Grain-like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.
Ear of Grain - This is a symbolic representation of abundance and fertility, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a prosperous and fruitful life.
Harvest - This is a metaphor for the abundance of blessings that a baby brings to a family, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a bountiful life.
Blessing - This is a representation of the joy and happiness that a baby brings to a family, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a blessed life.
Hope - This is a representation of the optimism and faith that a baby brings to a family, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a hopeful life.
Prosperity - This is a representation of the wealth and success that a baby brings to a family, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a prosperous life.
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
帆 means "sail." Details are below.
Sail - A cloth used to catch the wind and propel a boat forward.
Raise the sail - To hoist the sail and move the boat forward.
Adventurer - Someone who is willing to take risks and explore new places.
Courageous - Someone who is brave and has the strength to face challenges.
Determined - Someone who is focused and has the drive to achieve their goals.
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
依 means "dependent, rely on, trust in." Details are below.
Rely on - To trust and depend on someone or something.
Lean on - To rely on someone or something for support.
Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.
As is - To remain in the same state or condition.
Dependable - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be relied upon and trusted.
Obedient - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who follows instructions and is willing to listen and learn.
Unchanging - This meaning implies that the baby will remain the same throughout their life, never wavering from their core values and beliefs.
Rely On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be counted on and trusted to be there when needed.
Lean On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be leaned on for support and comfort.
帆 means "sail." Details are below.
Sail - A cloth used to catch the wind and propel a boat forward.
Raise the sail - To hoist the sail and move the boat forward.
Adventurer - Someone who is willing to take risks and explore new places.
Courageous - Someone who is brave and has the strength to face challenges.
Determined - Someone who is focused and has the drive to achieve their goals.
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked." Details are below.
To live - Alive, Living, Life, Living things, Life force
To dwell - Dwelling, Living, Life
To give birth - Give birth, Born, Produce, Create, Occur
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.
帆 means "sail." Details are below.
Sail - A cloth used to catch the wind and propel a boat forward.
Raise the sail - To hoist the sail and move the boat forward.
Adventurer - Someone who is willing to take risks and explore new places.
Courageous - Someone who is brave and has the strength to face challenges.
Determined - Someone who is focused and has the drive to achieve their goals.
芽 means "bud, sprout." Details are below.
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
衣 means "clothing, garment." Details are below.
Clothing - A garment worn from the waist up, such as a kimono or a shirt.
Covering - Something that covers a part of the body.
To Wear - To put on or dress oneself.
To Perform - To act or do something.
Clothing - Symbolizing the protection and comfort of a loving family.
Covering - Representing the shelter and safety of a loving home.
To Wear - Signifying the joy of being dressed and cared for.
To Perform - Representing the potential to achieve great things.
帆 means "sail." Details are below.
Sail - A cloth used to catch the wind and propel a boat forward.
Raise the sail - To hoist the sail and move the boat forward.
Adventurer - Someone who is willing to take risks and explore new places.
Courageous - Someone who is brave and has the strength to face challenges.
Determined - Someone who is focused and has the drive to achieve their goals.
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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