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Mocchan(もっちゃん)
Tomokun( ともくん)
Hidechan( ひでちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Motohide
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 "Motohide," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
偉 means "great, eminent, distinguished."
Great - Having or showing exceptional quality, skill, or strength.
Outstanding - Exceptionally good or impressive.
Impressive - Making a strong or vivid impression.
Magnificent - Impressive in size, beauty, or skill.
Grand - Impressive and imposing in size, appearance, or style.
Prosperous - Having or indicating success or wealth.
Great, Outstanding - This kanji that conveys excellence and greatness.
Splendid - This kanji that implies grandeur and magnificence.
Impressive - This kanji that suggests admiration and respect.
Majestic - This kanji that implies grandeur and power.
Grand - This kanji that implies greatness and grandeur.
Magnificent - This kanji that conveys grandeur and beauty.
Noble - This kanji that implies honor and nobility.
Dignified - This kanji that conveys respect and honor.
Glorious - This kanji that implies greatness and glory.
Resplendent - This kanji that conveys brilliance and radiance.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
秀 means "excellent, outstanding, superior."
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Outstanding - To be remarkable or exceptional in some way, suggesting that the baby will be a leader and stand out from the crowd.
Growing - To increase in size, number, or strength, suggesting that the baby will have a strong and healthy development.
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or volume, suggesting that the baby will have a wide range of experiences and opportunities.
Standing Out - To be prominent or noticeable, suggesting that the baby will be noticed and appreciated for their unique qualities.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop, suggesting that the baby will have a strong start in life.
Blooming - To produce flowers, suggesting that the baby will grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
英 means "superior, england."
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to the sprouting or growth of something.
Abbreviation of the Country Name "England" (英吉利)
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a baby who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Honor, Glory - Refers to a baby who brings honor or glory to the family.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of growth and new beginnings.
Abbreviation Of The Country Name "England" - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of the country England.
基 means "foundation, basis."
Foundation, Base - The foundation or base of a building. A support or foothold.
Source, Origin - The root or origin of something. To be based on or to take as a source.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
Foundation - A strong and stable foundation for a baby's life.
Source - A source of strength and guidance for a baby's life.
Origin - A reminder of the baby's origin and heritage.
Group - A reminder of the baby's connection to others.
偉 means "great, eminent, distinguished."
Great - Having or showing exceptional quality, skill, or strength.
Outstanding - Exceptionally good or impressive.
Impressive - Making a strong or vivid impression.
Magnificent - Impressive in size, beauty, or skill.
Grand - Impressive and imposing in size, appearance, or style.
Prosperous - Having or indicating success or wealth.
Great, Outstanding - This kanji that conveys excellence and greatness.
Splendid - This kanji that implies grandeur and magnificence.
Impressive - This kanji that suggests admiration and respect.
Majestic - This kanji that implies grandeur and power.
Grand - This kanji that implies greatness and grandeur.
Magnificent - This kanji that conveys grandeur and beauty.
Noble - This kanji that implies honor and nobility.
Dignified - This kanji that conveys respect and honor.
Glorious - This kanji that implies greatness and glory.
Resplendent - This kanji that conveys brilliance and radiance.
基 means "foundation, basis."
Foundation, Base - The foundation or base of a building. A support or foothold.
Source, Origin - The root or origin of something. To be based on or to take as a source.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
Foundation - A strong and stable foundation for a baby's life.
Source - A source of strength and guidance for a baby's life.
Origin - A reminder of the baby's origin and heritage.
Group - A reminder of the baby's connection to others.
秀 means "excellent, outstanding, superior."
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Outstanding - To be remarkable or exceptional in some way, suggesting that the baby will be a leader and stand out from the crowd.
Growing - To increase in size, number, or strength, suggesting that the baby will have a strong and healthy development.
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or volume, suggesting that the baby will have a wide range of experiences and opportunities.
Standing Out - To be prominent or noticeable, suggesting that the baby will be noticed and appreciated for their unique qualities.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop, suggesting that the baby will have a strong start in life.
Blooming - To produce flowers, suggesting that the baby will grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.
基 means "foundation, basis."
Foundation, Base - The foundation or base of a building. A support or foothold.
Source, Origin - The root or origin of something. To be based on or to take as a source.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
Foundation - A strong and stable foundation for a baby's life.
Source - A source of strength and guidance for a baby's life.
Origin - A reminder of the baby's origin and heritage.
Group - A reminder of the baby's connection to others.
英 means "superior, england."
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to the sprouting or growth of something.
Abbreviation of the Country Name "England" (英吉利)
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a baby who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Honor, Glory - Refers to a baby who brings honor or glory to the family.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of growth and new beginnings.
Abbreviation Of The Country Name "England" - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of the country England.
太 means "thick, fat, big."
Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.
Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.
Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.
Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.
Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.
Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.
Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.
Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.
英 means "superior, england."
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to the sprouting or growth of something.
Abbreviation of the Country Name "England" (英吉利)
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a baby who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Honor, Glory - Refers to a baby who brings honor or glory to the family.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of growth and new beginnings.
Abbreviation Of The Country Name "England" - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of the country England.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
Important Part, Essential Point - Something that is important or essential.
Agriculture - Farming or related activities.
This, That, My Own - Referring to something that is owned or related to oneself.
Origin - This kanji that symbolizes the origin or beginning of something.
Essential Point - This kanji that symbolizes an important or essential point.
Agriculture - This kanji that symbolizes farming or related activities.
My Own - This kanji that symbolizes something that is owned or related to oneself.
Book, Counting - This kanji that symbolizes books or counting things.
偉 means "great, eminent, distinguished."
Great - Having or showing exceptional quality, skill, or strength.
Outstanding - Exceptionally good or impressive.
Impressive - Making a strong or vivid impression.
Magnificent - Impressive in size, beauty, or skill.
Grand - Impressive and imposing in size, appearance, or style.
Prosperous - Having or indicating success or wealth.
Great, Outstanding - This kanji that conveys excellence and greatness.
Splendid - This kanji that implies grandeur and magnificence.
Impressive - This kanji that suggests admiration and respect.
Majestic - This kanji that implies grandeur and power.
Grand - This kanji that implies greatness and grandeur.
Magnificent - This kanji that conveys grandeur and beauty.
Noble - This kanji that implies honor and nobility.
Dignified - This kanji that conveys respect and honor.
Glorious - This kanji that implies greatness and glory.
Resplendent - This kanji that conveys brilliance and radiance.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
Important Part, Essential Point - Something that is important or essential.
Agriculture - Farming or related activities.
This, That, My Own - Referring to something that is owned or related to oneself.
Origin - This kanji that symbolizes the origin or beginning of something.
Essential Point - This kanji that symbolizes an important or essential point.
Agriculture - This kanji that symbolizes farming or related activities.
My Own - This kanji that symbolizes something that is owned or related to oneself.
Book, Counting - This kanji that symbolizes books or counting things.
秀 means "excellent, outstanding, superior."
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Outstanding - To be remarkable or exceptional in some way, suggesting that the baby will be a leader and stand out from the crowd.
Growing - To increase in size, number, or strength, suggesting that the baby will have a strong and healthy development.
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or volume, suggesting that the baby will have a wide range of experiences and opportunities.
Standing Out - To be prominent or noticeable, suggesting that the baby will be noticed and appreciated for their unique qualities.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop, suggesting that the baby will have a strong start in life.
Blooming - To produce flowers, suggesting that the baby will grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
Important Part, Essential Point - Something that is important or essential.
Agriculture - Farming or related activities.
This, That, My Own - Referring to something that is owned or related to oneself.
Origin - This kanji that symbolizes the origin or beginning of something.
Essential Point - This kanji that symbolizes an important or essential point.
Agriculture - This kanji that symbolizes farming or related activities.
My Own - This kanji that symbolizes something that is owned or related to oneself.
Book, Counting - This kanji that symbolizes books or counting things.
英 means "superior, england."
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to the sprouting or growth of something.
Abbreviation of the Country Name "England" (英吉利)
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a baby who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Honor, Glory - Refers to a baby who brings honor or glory to the family.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of growth and new beginnings.
Abbreviation Of The Country Name "England" - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of the country England.
求 means "request, demand, seek."
Long For, Yearn For - To have a strong desire for something.
Wish, Hope For - To express a desire for something to happen.
Seek, Search For - To suggest that the baby will be a seeker of knowledge and truth.
Request, Demand - To suggest that the baby will be a strong-willed individual who will not take no for an answer.
Long For, Yearn For - To suggest that the baby will have a strong desire for something and will strive to achieve it.
Wish, Hope For - To suggest that the baby will have a positive outlook on life and will strive to make their dreams come true.
秀 means "excellent, outstanding, superior."
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Outstanding - To be remarkable or exceptional in some way, suggesting that the baby will be a leader and stand out from the crowd.
Growing - To increase in size, number, or strength, suggesting that the baby will have a strong and healthy development.
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or volume, suggesting that the baby will have a wide range of experiences and opportunities.
Standing Out - To be prominent or noticeable, suggesting that the baby will be noticed and appreciated for their unique qualities.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop, suggesting that the baby will have a strong start in life.
Blooming - To produce flowers, suggesting that the baby will grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.
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