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Micchi(みっち)
Kacchan( かっちゃん)
Sacchan( さっちゃん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Mikasa
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 "Mikasa," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
巳 means "snake, sixth zodiac sign, direction."
Snake - The zodiac animal.
Sixth Zodiac Sign - The sixth position in the twelve-sign cycle.
Direction - South-southeast.
Time - Around 10 AM, plus or minus one hour.
Snake - The snake (巳) represents wisdom, intuition, and transformation in Japanese symbolism. May your child have the snake's wisdom and ability to transform and renew.
Sixth Zodiac Sign - Sixth Zodiac Sign - The sixth position in the twelve-sign cycle - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sixth zodiac sign throughout life.
Direction - Direction provides purpose and guidance on life's journey. May your child always find their direction, moving purposefully through life.
Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
笠 means "hat, umbrella."
Hat - A woven covering worn on the head.
Umbrella - A shade from rain or sun.
Protection - A tool used to shield from rain or sunlight.
Hat - Hat - A woven covering worn on the head - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hat throughout life.
Umbrella - Umbrella - A shade from rain or sun - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of umbrella throughout life.
Protection - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
帝 means "emperor, sovereign, god."
Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.
Sovereign - Sovereign - A supreme ruler; a monarch - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sovereign throughout life.
God - Divine beings represent higher purpose, spiritual connection, and transcendence. May your child feel connected to something greater than themselves.
佐 means "assist, aid, deputy."
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Deputy - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
未 means "not yet, future, sheep."
Future - What is ahead.
Sheep - The eighth zodiac sign.
Time - 2pm and two hours before and after.
Not Yet - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.
Future - Future - What is ahead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.
Sheep - The sheep (未) represents gentleness, harmony, and artistic sensibility. May your child have the sheep's gentle heart and live in harmony with others.
Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
嵩 means "high, mountain name, volume."
High - Mountains towering high.
Increase - Used to describe something that is growing or increasing in size.
To Swell - To increase in volume.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Mountain Name - The named mountain represents identity, landmark presence, and being known. May your child be a landmark of goodness.
Volume - Volume - Bulk; capacity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of volume throughout life.
Increase - Increasing represents growth, abundance, and positive development. May your child increase in wisdom, kindness, and prosperity.
To Swell - The act of swell represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child swell with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
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あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
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Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
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Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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