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Meiji- Gender:Male
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Meichan(めいちゃん)
Ji-kun( じーくん)Meikun( めいくん)
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: 
Meiji
Kanji Names & Meanings - 11 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 "Meiji," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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命二- Meiji -
命 means "life, fate, order."
Life - The state of being alive.
Aim - A sign or target.
Command - An order from someone of higher authority.
Honor - A respectful title given to gods or important people.
Naming - Giving a name to something.
Words - A vow or promise.
Name ideas examples
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.
Fate - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Aim - Aim - A sign or target - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.
Command - Command represents authority, decisiveness, and the ability to direct others. May your child command with wisdom, directing others toward good.
Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Name - Naming represents identity, recognition, and giving meaning. May your child's name bring them honor and purpose.
Naming - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Words - Words carry the power to build up or tear down, to heal or wound. May your child use words wisely, building up and healing all who listen.
二 means "two, again, second."
Doubt - To doubt, to go against.
Name ideas examples
Two - Two represents partnership, duality, and the balance of complementary opposites. May your child find their perfect complement, balanced in partnership and duality.
Again - Again - Once More; a second time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of again throughout life.
Second - Second - The second in order; next - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of second throughout life.
Different - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.
Doubt - Doubt represents questioning, discernment, and the path to deeper truth. May your child doubt wisely, questioning their way to deeper truth.
命児- Meiji -
命 means "life, fate, order."
Life - The state of being alive.
Aim - A sign or target.
Command - An order from someone of higher authority.
Honor - A respectful title given to gods or important people.
Naming - Giving a name to something.
Words - A vow or promise.
Name ideas examples
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.
Fate - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Aim - Aim - A sign or target - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.
Command - Command represents authority, decisiveness, and the ability to direct others. May your child command with wisdom, directing others toward good.
Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Name - Naming represents identity, recognition, and giving meaning. May your child's name bring them honor and purpose.
Naming - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Words - Words carry the power to build up or tear down, to heal or wound. May your child use words wisely, building up and healing all who listen.
児 means "child, son, youth."
Son - A male child.
Self-reference - A word used by a child to refer to themselves when speaking to their parents.
Name ideas examples
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.
Self-reference - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Young Man - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.
命次- Meiji -
命 means "life, fate, order."
Life - The state of being alive.
Aim - A sign or target.
Command - An order from someone of higher authority.
Honor - A respectful title given to gods or important people.
Naming - Giving a name to something.
Words - A vow or promise.
Name ideas examples
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.
Fate - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Aim - Aim - A sign or target - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.
Command - Command represents authority, decisiveness, and the ability to direct others. May your child command with wisdom, directing others toward good.
Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Name - Naming represents identity, recognition, and giving meaning. May your child's name bring them honor and purpose.
Naming - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Words - Words carry the power to build up or tear down, to heal or wound. May your child use words wisely, building up and healing all who listen.
次 means "next, order, continue."
Continue - To follow after.
Camp - To stay in a place with an army.
Count - To keep track of numbers or amounts.
Follow - To come after something or someone in order.
Stay - To stay in a place for a period of time.
Name ideas examples
Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Continue - Continuing represents persistence, dedication, and steady progress. May your child continue forward with determination through all challenges.
Camp - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Count - Counting represents attention to detail, value, and appreciation. May your child count their blessings and value what truly matters.
Follow - Following represents learning, respect, and wise discipleship. May your child follow worthy examples and lead others well.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
命治- Meiji -
命 means "life, fate, order."
Life - The state of being alive.
Aim - A sign or target.
Command - An order from someone of higher authority.
Honor - A respectful title given to gods or important people.
Naming - Giving a name to something.
Words - A vow or promise.
Name ideas examples
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.
Fate - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Aim - Aim - A sign or target - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.
Command - Command represents authority, decisiveness, and the ability to direct others. May your child command with wisdom, directing others toward good.
Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Name - Naming represents identity, recognition, and giving meaning. May your child's name bring them honor and purpose.
Naming - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Words - Words carry the power to build up or tear down, to heal or wound. May your child use words wisely, building up and healing all who listen.
治 means "govern, heal, order."
Location - The place of a government office.
Name ideas examples
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Heal - Being heal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be heal, letting this quality guide their path.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
命路- Meiji -
命 means "life, fate, order."
Life - The state of being alive.
Aim - A sign or target.
Command - An order from someone of higher authority.
Honor - A respectful title given to gods or important people.
Naming - Giving a name to something.
Words - A vow or promise.
Name ideas examples
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.
Fate - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Aim - Aim - A sign or target - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.
Command - Command represents authority, decisiveness, and the ability to direct others. May your child command with wisdom, directing others toward good.
Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Name - Naming represents identity, recognition, and giving meaning. May your child's name bring them honor and purpose.
Naming - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Words - Words carry the power to build up or tear down, to heal or wound. May your child use words wisely, building up and healing all who listen.
路 means "road, way, method."
Road - A path for travel.
Method - A manner of proceeding.
Administrative Division - The name of an administrative division in the Song Dynasty.
Travel - To go on a journey.
Name ideas examples
Road - Roads represent the journey of life, the path we choose, and where it leads. May your child find good roads to travel, their path leading to worthy destinations.
Way - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Method - Method - A manner of proceeding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of method throughout life.
Administrative Division - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Appear, Express - Appear/Express - To show or make known - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of appear/express throughout life.
Big, Large - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Emperor's Carriage - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Important Position - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Logic, Principle - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Travel - Traveling represents journey, experience, and broadening perspective. May your child travel well through life's journey.
明二- Meiji -
明 means "bright, clear, to reveal."
Bright - Illuminated by light.
Light - Illumination; something that makes things bright.
Ming - A Chinese dynasty name.
Next - The following (day, year).
This World - The present world.
Name ideas examples
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.
Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.
二 means "two, again, second."
Doubt - To doubt, to go against.
Name ideas examples
Two - Two represents partnership, duality, and the balance of complementary opposites. May your child find their perfect complement, balanced in partnership and duality.
Again - Again - Once More; a second time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of again throughout life.
Second - Second - The second in order; next - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of second throughout life.
Different - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.
Doubt - Doubt represents questioning, discernment, and the path to deeper truth. May your child doubt wisely, questioning their way to deeper truth.
明児- Meiji -
明 means "bright, clear, to reveal."
Bright - Illuminated by light.
Light - Illumination; something that makes things bright.
Ming - A Chinese dynasty name.
Next - The following (day, year).
This World - The present world.
Name ideas examples
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.
Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.
児 means "child, son, youth."
Son - A male child.
Self-reference - A word used by a child to refer to themselves when speaking to their parents.
Name ideas examples
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.
Self-reference - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Young Man - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.
明次- Meiji -
明 means "bright, clear, to reveal."
Bright - Illuminated by light.
Light - Illumination; something that makes things bright.
Ming - A Chinese dynasty name.
Next - The following (day, year).
This World - The present world.
Name ideas examples
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.
Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.
次 means "next, order, continue."
Continue - To follow after.
Camp - To stay in a place with an army.
Count - To keep track of numbers or amounts.
Follow - To come after something or someone in order.
Stay - To stay in a place for a period of time.
Name ideas examples
Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Continue - Continuing represents persistence, dedication, and steady progress. May your child continue forward with determination through all challenges.
Camp - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Count - Counting represents attention to detail, value, and appreciation. May your child count their blessings and value what truly matters.
Follow - Following represents learning, respect, and wise discipleship. May your child follow worthy examples and lead others well.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
明治- Meiji -
明 means "bright, clear, to reveal."
Bright - Illuminated by light.
Light - Illumination; something that makes things bright.
Ming - A Chinese dynasty name.
Next - The following (day, year).
This World - The present world.
Name ideas examples
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.
Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.
治 means "govern, heal, order."
Location - The place of a government office.
Name ideas examples
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Heal - Being heal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be heal, letting this quality guide their path.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
明路- Meiji -
明 means "bright, clear, to reveal."
Bright - Illuminated by light.
Light - Illumination; something that makes things bright.
Ming - A Chinese dynasty name.
Next - The following (day, year).
This World - The present world.
Name ideas examples
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.
Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.
路 means "road, way, method."
Road - A path for travel.
Method - A manner of proceeding.
Administrative Division - The name of an administrative division in the Song Dynasty.
Travel - To go on a journey.
Name ideas examples
Road - Roads represent the journey of life, the path we choose, and where it leads. May your child find good roads to travel, their path leading to worthy destinations.
Way - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Method - Method - A manner of proceeding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of method throughout life.
Administrative Division - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Appear, Express - Appear/Express - To show or make known - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of appear/express throughout life.
Big, Large - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Emperor's Carriage - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Important Position - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Logic, Principle - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Travel - Traveling represents journey, experience, and broadening perspective. May your child travel well through life's journey.
盟人- Meiji -
盟 means "to pledge, alliance."
Name ideas examples
To Swear - The act of swear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child swear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Alliance - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
人 means "person, others, each person."
Name ideas examples
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
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