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Minochan(みのちゃん)Ruchan( るちゃん)
Miruchan( みるちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Minoru
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 "Minoru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
実 means "fruit, reality, truth, actuality."
Fruit, Seed Of A Plant - Refers to the fruit or seed of a plant.
Abundance - Refers to being full or abundant.
Truth - Refers to truthfulness or sincerity.
Sincerity - Refers to being genuine or honest.
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.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
乃 means "from, therefore, accordingly."
You, Your, Thou, Thy - Used to refer to the person being addressed.
Therefore, Thus, Consequently, For That Reason - Used to indicate a logical consequence.
Finally, At Last - Used to indicate that something has been achieved after a long time.
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
You - This is a term of endearment and respect that can be used to refer to someone close to you, such as a baby.
Your - This is a possessive pronoun that can be used to refer to something that belongs to someone, such as a baby.
Therefore - This is a word that can be used to indicate a logical conclusion or a result of something, such as the birth of a baby.
Finally - This is a word that can be used to indicate the end of a process or event, such as the arrival of a baby.
At Last - This is a phrase that can be used to indicate the end of a long wait or process, such as the birth of a baby.
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.
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
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
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
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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