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Mitatechan(みたてちゃん)
Mi-chan( みーちゃん)
Tatechan( たてちゃん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Mitate
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 "Mitate," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
御 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.
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.
楯 means "shield, railing, defense."
Shield - A defensive weapon to protect the body.
Defense - Protection; safeguard against harm.
Handrail - A rail used to provide support when climbing or descending stairs.
Kobashima - A small island.
Lanthanum - A type of metal used in various industrial applications.
Shield - Shields represent protection, defense, and the duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves. May your child be a shield for the vulnerable, protecting those in need with courage.
Railing - Railing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in railing with purpose and skill.
Defense - Defense - Protection; safeguard against harm - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of defense throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Kobashima - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Lanthanum - Lanthanum - A type of metal used in various industrial applica - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lanthanum throughout life.
美 means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."
Beautiful - Pleasing to the senses.
Beauty - Aesthetic excellence.
Delicious - Pleasing to taste.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.
Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.
Admirable - Being admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be admirable, letting this quality guide their path.
Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
楯 means "shield, railing, defense."
Shield - A defensive weapon to protect the body.
Defense - Protection; safeguard against harm.
Handrail - A rail used to provide support when climbing or descending stairs.
Kobashima - A small island.
Lanthanum - A type of metal used in various industrial applications.
Shield - Shields represent protection, defense, and the duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves. May your child be a shield for the vulnerable, protecting those in need with courage.
Railing - Railing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in railing with purpose and skill.
Defense - Defense - Protection; safeguard against harm - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of defense throughout life.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Kobashima - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Lanthanum - Lanthanum - A type of metal used in various industrial applica - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lanthanum throughout life.
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