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Japanese boy(male) nameMeiyuu
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:めいゆう
  • Katakanatip:メイユウ
  • English Syllablestip:mei-yuu (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:me-i-yu-u (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Meiyuu, Meiyu, Meiyū
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Meichan(めいちゃん)Click to speech めいちゃんYuuchan( ゆうちゃん)Click to speech  ゆうちゃんUmekun( うめくん)Click to speech  うめくん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Meiyuu."

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明友- Meiyuu -

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means "bright, clear, to reveal."

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.

means "friend, to befriend, friendly."

Name ideas examples

  • Friend - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

  • Friendly - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

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

  • Alliance - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Companionship - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

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