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Japanese boy(male) nameMeiya
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:めいや
  • Katakanatip:メイヤ
  • English Syllablestip:mei-ya (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:me-i-ya (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Meiya
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Meikun(めいくん)Click to speech めいくんMeichan(めいちゃん)Click to speech めいちゃんMeitan(めいたん)Click to speech めいたん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

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 "Meiya," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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命華- Meiya -

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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 "flower, to bloom, splendid."

Name ideas examples

  • Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • To Bloom - Blooming represents the fulfillment of potential and the courage to reveal one's true beauty. May your child bloom fearlessly, revealing their true beauty when the time is right.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

  • Color - Color represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the color's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • White - White represents purity, sacredness, and new beginnings in Japanese Shinto tradition. May your child maintain purity of heart, sacred and clean as fresh white snow.

  • China - China represents ancient civilization, rich culture, and profound historical influence. May your child appreciate the depth of Eastern culture and wisdom.

盟也- Meiya -

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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.

means "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

鳴也- Meiya -

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means "to cry, to sound, to resound."

  • To Cry - Birds, animals, or insects making sounds.

  • To Resound - Fame spreading far and wide.

  • To Sound - Objects producing noise.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • To Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

means "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

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