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Japanese boy(male) nameMikage
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:みかげ
  • Katakanatip:ミカゲ
  • English Syllablestip:mi-ka-ge (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mi-ka-ge (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Mikage
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Micchan(みっちゃん)Click to speech みっちゃんKagechan( かげちゃん)Click to speech  かげちゃんMikun( みーくん)Click to speech  みーくん

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

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

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

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御景- Mikage -

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means "honorific, polite, to govern."

  • Polite - A word expressing courtesy toward things or actions.

  • To Attend - To serve at the emperor's side.

  • To Control - To handle horses or carriages; also, the person who does so.

  • Express - To express respect towards someone or something.

  • Imperial - A word showing respect for the emperor's actions or possessions.

  • Rule - To rule, stabilize, or govern.

  • Serve - To serve the emperor or other rulers.

Name ideas examples

  • Polite - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

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

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

  • Express - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.

means "scenery, light, situation."

Name ideas examples

  • Scenery - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

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

  • Admire - Admiring represents appreciation, aspiration, and recognizing excellence. May your child admire worthy role models and strive for excellence.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • Souvenir - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

深影- Mikage -

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means "deep, profound, late."

  • Deep - Having great depth.

  • Profound - Having deep meaning.

  • Late - Advanced in time (night).

  • Dark - Having a deep or intense color.

  • Nightfall - The time when night begins.

  • Severe - Having a great degree of harshness or severity.

Name ideas examples

  • Deep - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.

  • Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Late - Lateness teaches the value of time and the importance of punctuality. May your child value time, understanding its preciousness and irreversibility.

  • 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.

  • Nightfall - Night represents rest, mystery, and the quiet time for reflection. May your child find peace in the night, resting well and reflecting deeply.

  • Severe - Severity represents strictness, discipline, and the tough love that builds character. May your child have the strength to be severe when needed, building character.

means "shadow, reflection, figure."

  • Shadow - The dark area created when an object blocks light.

  • Reflection - An image seen in a mirror or water.

  • Figure - A Person's Shape; the form of things.

  • Illumination - The light of the moon or other object that shines on something.

  • Light - The light of the moon illuminating things.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Reflection - Reflection represents contemplation, mirrored truth, and deep consideration. May your child reflect deeply and clearly.

  • Figure - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

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

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

見影- Mikage -

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means "to see, to meet, passive."

  • To See - To Look; to perceive with the eyes; to come into view.

  • To Appear - To Manifest; to come out; to become visible.

  • To Meet - To have an audience with; to have an interview.

  • Passive - Read as "ru" or "raru," expressing the passive voice meaning "to be done."

  • Before One's Eyes - In Front; the present moment; now.

  • In Sight - In front of one's eyes.

Name ideas examples

  • To See - Seeing represents perception, understanding, and the clarity of vision. May your child see clearly—both the visible and the invisible truths.

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

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

  • Passive - Being passive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be passive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Before One's Eyes - Before One'S Eyes - In front; the present moment; now - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of before one's eyes throughout life.

  • In Sight - In Sight - In front of one's eyes - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of in sight throughout life.

means "shadow, reflection, figure."

  • Shadow - The dark area created when an object blocks light.

  • Reflection - An image seen in a mirror or water.

  • Figure - A Person's Shape; the form of things.

  • Illumination - The light of the moon or other object that shines on something.

  • Light - The light of the moon illuminating things.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Reflection - Reflection represents contemplation, mirrored truth, and deep consideration. May your child reflect deeply and clearly.

  • Figure - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

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

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

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