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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameMon
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:もん
  • Katakanatip:モン
  • English Syllablestip:mon (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mo-n (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Mon
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Monkun(もんくん)Click to speech もんくんMonta( もんた)Click to speech もんたMocchan( もっちゃん)Click to speech もっちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameMon

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Mon," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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問- Mon -

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問 means "ask, question, visit."

  • Ask - To Inquire; to question.

  • To Ask - To inquire about something unknown or unclear. To interrogate or investigate.

  • Question - A Query; an inquiry.

  • Visit - To call on someone.

  • Correspondence - Letter, message, or notification.

  • Wholesaler - An old-time wholesaler (tonya or toiya).

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  • Ask - Asking represents humility, curiosity, and seeking help. May your child ask good questions and seek wisdom.

  • To Ask - Asking represents curiosity, humility, and openness to learning from others. May your child never be afraid to ask, remaining curious and humble.

  • Question - Questions represent curiosity, inquiry, and the search for understanding. May your child ask good questions and seek true answers.

  • Visit - Visit - To call on someone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of visit throughout life.

  • Correspondence - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Wholesaler - Wholesaler represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the wholesaler's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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紋- Mon -

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紋 means "pattern, lines, crest."

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  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

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

  • Crest - Crest - Family Emblem; a symbol a family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crest throughout life.

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門- Mon -

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門 means "gate, entrance, house."

  • Gate - An entrance to buildings.

  • Entrance - A place for entering and exiting.

  • House - Family Lineage; relatives.

  • Phylum - A major taxonomic division in biological classification.

  • Counter - A unit for counting cannons.

  • Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.

  • School - An academic or religious tradition.

Name ideas examples

  • Gate - Gates represent entry, transition, and the important thresholds of life. May your child pass through life's gates with honor, each threshold bringing blessing.

  • Entrance - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Phylum - Phylum represents fundamental classification, the deep structure underlying diversity. May your child understand fundamental truths while appreciating life's diversity.

  • Counter - Counter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the counter's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.

  • School - School - An academic or religious tradition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of school throughout life.

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