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Meruchan(めるちゃん)Mecchan( めっちゃん)
Me-chan( めーちゃん)
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 "Meru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Something seen while sleeping.
Fleeting - Something fleeting like a dream.
Dark - Unclear and not obvious.
星 means "star."
Star - A bright point of light in the night sky, a small and distant object, like a star seen from afar.
Aim - A target, a goal.
Suspect - A criminal, a person of interest.
愛 means "love, affection, fondness."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To Cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To Adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To Be Fond Of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To Be Devoted To - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
Love - To express the deep love and affection that parents have for their child.
Cherish - To emphasize the importance of cherishing and protecting the child.
Adore - To express the admiration and fondness that parents have for their child.
Devotion - To express the dedication and loyalty that parents have for their child.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
芽 means "bud, sprout."
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.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
芽 means "bud, sprout."
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.
留 means "detain, stop, remain."
女 means "woman, female."
Female - A female person or gender.
Daughter - A female child.
You - A term of endearment used to address someone.
Marry - To take someone as a spouse.
Female - This is the most common meaning of the kanji 女 and is suitable for naming a baby girl. It is a simple and straightforward way to express the gender of the child.
Daughter - This is another suitable meaning for naming a baby girl. It is a way to express the love and affection of the parents for their daughter.
Young Unmarried Woman - This is a more poetic way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of innocence and purity.
Small Or Weak Thing - This is a more abstract way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of fragility and vulnerability.
You - This is a more intimate way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of closeness and connection.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
女 means "woman, female."
Female - A female person or gender.
Daughter - A female child.
You - A term of endearment used to address someone.
Marry - To take someone as a spouse.
Female - This is the most common meaning of the kanji 女 and is suitable for naming a baby girl. It is a simple and straightforward way to express the gender of the child.
Daughter - This is another suitable meaning for naming a baby girl. It is a way to express the love and affection of the parents for their daughter.
Young Unmarried Woman - This is a more poetic way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of innocence and purity.
Small Or Weak Thing - This is a more abstract way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of fragility and vulnerability.
You - This is a more intimate way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of closeness and connection.
留 means "detain, stop, remain."
女 means "woman, female."
Female - A female person or gender.
Daughter - A female child.
You - A term of endearment used to address someone.
Marry - To take someone as a spouse.
Female - This is the most common meaning of the kanji 女 and is suitable for naming a baby girl. It is a simple and straightforward way to express the gender of the child.
Daughter - This is another suitable meaning for naming a baby girl. It is a way to express the love and affection of the parents for their daughter.
Young Unmarried Woman - This is a more poetic way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of innocence and purity.
Small Or Weak Thing - This is a more abstract way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of fragility and vulnerability.
You - This is a more intimate way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of closeness and connection.
蕗 means "butterbur, giant butterbur."
Sweetgrass - A perennial grass of the Fabaceae family.
Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family. Edible.
Sweetgrass - A symbol of sweetness, gentleness, and purity.
Burdock - A symbol of strength, resilience, and protection.
女 means "woman, female."
Female - A female person or gender.
Daughter - A female child.
You - A term of endearment used to address someone.
Marry - To take someone as a spouse.
Female - This is the most common meaning of the kanji 女 and is suitable for naming a baby girl. It is a simple and straightforward way to express the gender of the child.
Daughter - This is another suitable meaning for naming a baby girl. It is a way to express the love and affection of the parents for their daughter.
Young Unmarried Woman - This is a more poetic way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of innocence and purity.
Small Or Weak Thing - This is a more abstract way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of fragility and vulnerability.
You - This is a more intimate way to express the gender of the child. It is suitable for naming a baby girl as it conveys the idea of closeness and connection.
路 means "road, path, route."
Travel - To go on a journey.
Administrative Division - The name of an administrative division in the Song Dynasty.
Path - A way or route for people or vehicles to travel.
Way - A method or manner of doing something.
Logic - A system of reasoning.
Method - A way of doing something, especially a systematic way, implies an orderly logical arrangement.
Important - Of great significance or value.
Big - Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
Journey - A long and often difficult process of personal transformation and development.
Appear - To come into view or become visible.
Express - To make known one's thoughts or feelings in words.
Imperial - Of or relating to an emperor or empress.
Administrative - Of or relating to the organization and management of a business or other organization.
姫 means "princess, noblewoman."
Princess - A respectful title for a noble woman.
Daughter Of A Noble Person - A daughter of a high-ranking individual.
Female Endearment - A term of endearment for a woman.
Cute Or Adorable - A term used to describe something small or cute.
Princess - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of nobility and grace.
Lady - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of elegance and sophistication.
Darling - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of love and affection.
Sweetheart - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of tenderness and endearment.
Angel - This is a suitable name for a baby girl as it conveys a sense of innocence and purity.
蕗 means "butterbur, giant butterbur."
Sweetgrass - A perennial grass of the Fabaceae family.
Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family. Edible.
Sweetgrass - A symbol of sweetness, gentleness, and purity.
Burdock - A symbol of strength, resilience, and protection.
愛 means "love, affection, fondness."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To Cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To Adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To Be Fond Of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To Be Devoted To - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
Love - To express the deep love and affection that parents have for their child.
Cherish - To emphasize the importance of cherishing and protecting the child.
Adore - To express the admiration and fondness that parents have for their child.
Devotion - To express the dedication and loyalty that parents have for their child.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
愛 means "love, affection, fondness."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To Cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To Adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To Be Fond Of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To Be Devoted To - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
Love - To express the deep love and affection that parents have for their child.
Cherish - To emphasize the importance of cherishing and protecting the child.
Adore - To express the admiration and fondness that parents have for their child.
Devotion - To express the dedication and loyalty that parents have for their child.
留 means "detain, stop, remain."
愛 means "love, affection, fondness."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To Cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To Adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To Be Fond Of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To Be Devoted To - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
Love - To express the deep love and affection that parents have for their child.
Cherish - To emphasize the importance of cherishing and protecting the child.
Adore - To express the admiration and fondness that parents have for their child.
Devotion - To express the dedication and loyalty that parents have for their child.
蕗 means "butterbur, giant butterbur."
Sweetgrass - A perennial grass of the Fabaceae family.
Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family. Edible.
Sweetgrass - A symbol of sweetness, gentleness, and purity.
Burdock - A symbol of strength, resilience, and protection.
愛 means "love, affection, fondness."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To Cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To Adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To Be Fond Of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To Be Devoted To - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
Love - To express the deep love and affection that parents have for their child.
Cherish - To emphasize the importance of cherishing and protecting the child.
Adore - To express the admiration and fondness that parents have for their child.
Devotion - To express the dedication and loyalty that parents have for their child.
路 means "road, path, route."
Travel - To go on a journey.
Administrative Division - The name of an administrative division in the Song Dynasty.
Path - A way or route for people or vehicles to travel.
Way - A method or manner of doing something.
Logic - A system of reasoning.
Method - A way of doing something, especially a systematic way, implies an orderly logical arrangement.
Important - Of great significance or value.
Big - Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
Journey - A long and often difficult process of personal transformation and development.
Appear - To come into view or become visible.
Express - To make known one's thoughts or feelings in words.
Imperial - Of or relating to an emperor or empress.
Administrative - Of or relating to the organization and management of a business or other organization.
瞳 means "pupil, eye, iris."
Pupil - The round opening in the center of the eye that allows light to enter and helps the eye focus.
Unconsciously Looking - A state of looking without thought or awareness.
Ignorance - A lack of knowledge or understanding.
Insightful - Possessing or displaying keen insight or good judgment.
Inquisitive - Having or showing an eager desire to learn or know.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
芽 means "bud, sprout."
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.
蕗 means "butterbur, giant butterbur."
Sweetgrass - A perennial grass of the Fabaceae family.
Burdock - A perennial herb of the Arctium family. Edible.
Sweetgrass - A symbol of sweetness, gentleness, and purity.
Burdock - A symbol of strength, resilience, and protection.
芽 means "bud, sprout."
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.
路 means "road, path, route."
Travel - To go on a journey.
Administrative Division - The name of an administrative division in the Song Dynasty.
Path - A way or route for people or vehicles to travel.
Way - A method or manner of doing something.
Logic - A system of reasoning.
Method - A way of doing something, especially a systematic way, implies an orderly logical arrangement.
Important - Of great significance or value.
Big - Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
Journey - A long and often difficult process of personal transformation and development.
Appear - To come into view or become visible.
Express - To make known one's thoughts or feelings in words.
Imperial - Of or relating to an emperor or empress.
Administrative - Of or relating to the organization and management of a business or other organization.
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