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Japanese boy(male) nameMinaki
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:みなき
  • Katakanatip:ミナキ
  • English Syllablestip:mi-na-ki (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mi-na-ki (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Minaki
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Minachan(みなちゃん)Click to speech みなちゃんKichan( きちゃん)Click to speech  きちゃんNakichan( なきちゃん)Click to speech  なきちゃん

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 nameMinaki

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Minaki," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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南希- Minaki -

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means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "hope, rare, few."

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.

  • Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.

  • Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.

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

  • Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

南葵- Minaki -

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means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "hollyhock, family crest."

  • Family Crest - One type of family emblem.

  • Aoi - The name of a plant from the family of Aoi plants.

Name ideas examples

  • Family Crest - Family Crest - One type of family emblem - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of family crest throughout life.

  • Aoi - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

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