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Japanese girl(female) nameMeiji
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:めいじ
  • Katakanatip:メイジ
  • English Syllablestip:mei-ji (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:me-i-ji (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Meiji
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Meimei(めいめい)Click to speech めいめいJiji( じじ)Click to speech  じじIjichan( いじちゃん)Click to speech  いじちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameMeiji

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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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命路- Meiji -

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means "life, fate, order."

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.

means "road, way, method."

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.

愛依尋- Meiji -

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means "love, affection, cherish."

Name ideas examples

  • Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.

  • Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.

means "to lean on, to rely on, to follow."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.

means "to ask, to search, to visit."

Name ideas examples

  • To Ask - Asking represents curiosity, humility, and openness to learning from others. May your child never be afraid to ask, remaining curious and humble.

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

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

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

  • Length Unit - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Subsequently - What follows subsequently represents continuity and natural progression. May your child progress naturally toward success.

命紫- Meiji -

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means "life, fate, order."

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.

means "purple, soy sauce."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Soy Sauce - Soy Sauce - Soy sauce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of soy sauce throughout life.

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