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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameMigaku
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:みがく
  • Katakanatip:ミガク
  • English Syllablestip:mi-ga-ku (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mi-ga-ku (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Migaku
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Mi-kun(みーくん)Click to speech みーくんGakuchan( がくちゃん)Click to speech  がくちゃんMigatchan( みがっちゃん)Click to speech  みがっちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Migaku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Migaku -

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means "polish, carve, cultivate."

Name ideas examples

  • Polish - Polishing represents the patient work of refining oneself, revealing hidden beauty. May your child polish their character like a precious gem, revealing inner brilliance.

  • To Polish - Polishing represents the patient work of refining oneself, revealing hidden beauty. May your child polish their character like a precious gem, revealing inner brilliance.

  • Carve - Carve - To shape by cutting; to sculpt with precision - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of carve throughout life.

  • Cultivate - Cultivation is the patient development of growth, whether in gardens or character. May your child cultivate virtue patiently, nurturing growth in themselves and others.

  • Select - Selecting represents wisdom, choice, and careful decision-making. May your child select wisely in all of life's important choices.

- Migaku -

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means "vivid, to polish, lovely smile."

  • Vivid - Jade with bright, vivid color.

  • Lovely Smile - An endearing, smiling expression.

  • Bright and Vibrant - The color of a gem is bright and vibrant.

  • Polishing - To polish with an abrasive such as a file.

Name ideas examples

  • Vivid - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Lovely Smile - 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.

  • Bright and Vibrant - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

  • Polishing - Polishing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in polishing with purpose and skill.

- Migaku -

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means "polish, grind, refine."

  • Polish - To make smooth and shiny through rubbing.

  • Grind - To Reduce to Powder; to sharpen.

  • Refine - To improve through practice.

  • Cultivate - To develop skills through effort.

  • Diligence - To be hardworking and persistent in one's efforts.

  • Pull - To apply force to something in order to move it in a particular direction.

  • Rub - To move one's hand or an object over a surface with pressure.

Name ideas examples

  • Polish - Polishing represents the patient work of refining oneself, revealing hidden beauty. May your child polish their character like a precious gem, revealing inner brilliance.

  • Grind - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Refine - Refining represents the process of purification and improvement through dedicated effort. May your child refine their character constantly, becoming purer and more skilled with time.

  • Cultivate - Cultivation is the patient development of growth, whether in gardens or character. May your child cultivate virtue patiently, nurturing growth in themselves and others.

  • Diligence - Diligence represents dedicated effort and the Japanese value of continuous improvement (kaizen). May your child embrace diligence, improving steadily through dedicated, joyful effort.

  • Pull - Pulling represents attraction, drawing toward, and magnetic influence. May your child pull others toward goodness and truth.

  • Rub - Rubbing represents refinement, polishing, and patient improvement. May your child refine their skills through patient practice.

夢輝- Migaku -

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means "dream, vision, illusion."

Name ideas examples

  • Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.

  • Vision - Vision represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of vision.

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

  • Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.

  • Dim - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

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

means "to shine."

  • To Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.

  • Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.

  • Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.

  • Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.

Name ideas examples

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Glow - A gentle glow represents warmth, comfort, and the quiet radiance of inner peace. May your child glow with inner warmth, comforting all who come near their gentle light.

  • Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.

  • Splendor - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the full expression of one's potential. May your child achieve splendor in all things, manifesting their full magnificent potential.

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