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Mirokun(みろくん)
Rokuchan( ろくちゃん)
Mikkun( みっくん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Miroku
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 "Miroku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
魅 means "fascinate, charm, spirit."
Fascinate - To attract and hold attention.
Spirit - A supernatural being.
Specter - A mysterious object.
Youkai - A supernatural creature.
Fascinate - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Charm - Charm - To Enchant; to captivate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of charm throughout life.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
Precious Stone - Stones symbolize timelessness and the wisdom that accumulates through the ages. May your child gather wisdom like a stone smoothed by time, becoming more beautiful with each passing year.
Specter - Specter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the specter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Youkai - Youkai (supernatural creatures) represent the mysterious, the unexplained, and the magic beyond ordinary perception. May your child remain open to life's wonders.
禄 means "fortune, blessing, salary."
Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.
Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Salary - Salary - Official Wages; stipend - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of salary throughout life.
三 means "three, three times, third."
Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.
陸 means "land, continent, six."
Continent - A large landmass.
Six - The number six (in documents).
Jumping and Leaping - This refers to the action of jumping and leaping.
Land - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Continent - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Six - Six represents harmony, balance, and the six directions of space. May your child find balance in all six directions of life, harmonious and centered.
Jumping and Leaping - Jumping And Leaping represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in jumping and leaping with purpose and skill.
弥 means "universal, long time, to mend."
To Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - More and More; further.
Universal - Being universal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be universal, letting this quality guide their path.
Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
To Mend - The act of mend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child mend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.
禄 means "fortune, blessing, salary."
Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.
Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Salary - Salary - Official Wages; stipend - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of salary throughout life.
弥 means "universal, long time, to mend."
To Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - More and More; further.
Universal - Being universal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be universal, letting this quality guide their path.
Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
To Mend - The act of mend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child mend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.
緑 means "green, verdant."
Green - Green represents growth, youth, and the fresh vitality of spring. May your child remain ever-growing and vital, fresh as green spring leaves.
Verdant - Verdant - Lush with vegetation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of verdant throughout life.
Grass - Grass symbolizes resilience, humility, and the strength found in bending rather than breaking. May your child have grass's resilience, bending gracefully under pressure but never breaking.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
禄 means "fortune, blessing, salary."
Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.
Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Salary - Salary - Official Wages; stipend - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of salary throughout life.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
陸 means "land, continent, six."
Continent - A large landmass.
Six - The number six (in documents).
Jumping and Leaping - This refers to the action of jumping and leaping.
Land - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Continent - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Six - Six represents harmony, balance, and the six directions of space. May your child find balance in all six directions of life, harmonious and centered.
Jumping and Leaping - Jumping And Leaping represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in jumping and leaping with purpose and skill.
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.
陸 means "land, continent, six."
Continent - A large landmass.
Six - The number six (in documents).
Jumping and Leaping - This refers to the action of jumping and leaping.
Land - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Continent - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Six - Six represents harmony, balance, and the six directions of space. May your child find balance in all six directions of life, harmonious and centered.
Jumping and Leaping - Jumping And Leaping represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in jumping and leaping with purpose and skill.
海 means "sea, ocean, vast."
Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.
Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.
Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.
Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.
Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.
Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.
Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
陸 means "land, continent, six."
Continent - A large landmass.
Six - The number six (in documents).
Jumping and Leaping - This refers to the action of jumping and leaping.
Land - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Continent - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Six - Six represents harmony, balance, and the six directions of space. May your child find balance in all six directions of life, harmonious and centered.
Jumping and Leaping - Jumping And Leaping represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in jumping and leaping with purpose and skill.
魅 means "fascinate, charm, spirit."
Fascinate - To attract and hold attention.
Spirit - A supernatural being.
Specter - A mysterious object.
Youkai - A supernatural creature.
Fascinate - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Charm - Charm - To Enchant; to captivate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of charm throughout life.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
Precious Stone - Stones symbolize timelessness and the wisdom that accumulates through the ages. May your child gather wisdom like a stone smoothed by time, becoming more beautiful with each passing year.
Specter - Specter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the specter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Youkai - Youkai (supernatural creatures) represent the mysterious, the unexplained, and the magic beyond ordinary perception. May your child remain open to life's wonders.
録 means "record, register, copy."
Copy - To Transcribe; to duplicate in writing.
Appoint - To hire or appoint someone to a position.
Employ - To hire and assign work; to appoint.
Investigate - To examine and record a crime.
Reveal - To make something clear or known.
Write - To inscribe or record something in writing.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Register - Register represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the register's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Copy - Copy - To Transcribe; to duplicate in writing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of copy throughout life.
Appoint - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Employ - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Investigate - Investigation represents the pursuit of truth, curiosity, and careful examination. May your child investigate with curiosity, seeking truth in all matters.
Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.
Write - Writing represents expression, creation, and lasting communication. May your child write their story with purpose and meaning.
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