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Japanese boy(male) nameMotohira
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:もとひら
  • Katakanatip:モトヒラ
  • English Syllablestip:mo-to-hi-ra (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mo-to-hi-ra (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Motohira
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Motokun(もとくん)Click to speech もとくんHirachan( ひらちゃん)Click to speech  ひらちゃんMotochan( もとちゃん)Click to speech  もとちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 10 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 "Motohira," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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元平- Motohira -

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means "origin, beginning, head."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Currency Unit - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Era Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Long, Elder - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Dynasty Name - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

元衡- Motohira -

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means "origin, beginning, head."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Currency Unit - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Era Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Long, Elder - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Dynasty Name - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "balance, weigh, scale."

  • Balance - A state of equilibrium.

  • Weigh - To measure weight.

  • Scale - An instrument for weighing.

  • Crossbar - A horizontal bar.

  • Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.

  • Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.

  • The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.

  • Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.

Name ideas examples

  • Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.

  • Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.

  • Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar 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.

  • Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.

  • Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.

基平- Motohira -

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means "foundation, base, basis."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Base - The base represents foundation, support, and starting points. May your child build on a solid base of values and skills.

  • Basis - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Counting Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

  • Group of Atoms - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

基衡- Motohira -

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means "foundation, base, basis."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Base - The base represents foundation, support, and starting points. May your child build on a solid base of values and skills.

  • Basis - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Counting Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

  • Group of Atoms - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

means "balance, weigh, scale."

  • Balance - A state of equilibrium.

  • Weigh - To measure weight.

  • Scale - An instrument for weighing.

  • Crossbar - A horizontal bar.

  • Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.

  • Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.

  • The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.

  • Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.

Name ideas examples

  • Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.

  • Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.

  • Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar 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.

  • Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.

  • Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.

本平- Motohira -

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means "root, origin, essence."

Name ideas examples

  • Root - Roots provide stability, nourishment, and connection to one's origins. May your child stay rooted in their values while branching out to new heights.

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Original - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Essence - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Agriculture - Agriculture - Farming (as opposed to commerce and industry) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of agriculture throughout life.

  • Book - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.

  • Counter for Films - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Important Part, Essential Point - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

本衡- Motohira -

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means "root, origin, essence."

Name ideas examples

  • Root - Roots provide stability, nourishment, and connection to one's origins. May your child stay rooted in their values while branching out to new heights.

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Original - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Essence - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Agriculture - Agriculture - Farming (as opposed to commerce and industry) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of agriculture throughout life.

  • Book - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.

  • Counter for Films - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Important Part, Essential Point - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.

means "balance, weigh, scale."

  • Balance - A state of equilibrium.

  • Weigh - To measure weight.

  • Scale - An instrument for weighing.

  • Crossbar - A horizontal bar.

  • Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.

  • Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.

  • The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.

  • Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.

Name ideas examples

  • Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.

  • Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.

  • Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar 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.

  • Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.

  • Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.

求平- Motohira -

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means "seek, request, desire."

Name ideas examples

  • Seek - Seeking represents the quest, determined pursuit, and finding what matters. May your child seek and find.

  • Request - Request - To ask for; to demand - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of request throughout life.

  • Desire - Desire - To Want; to wish for - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of desire throughout life.

  • Long for, Yearn for - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

求衡- Motohira -

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means "seek, request, desire."

Name ideas examples

  • Seek - Seeking represents the quest, determined pursuit, and finding what matters. May your child seek and find.

  • Request - Request - To ask for; to demand - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of request throughout life.

  • Desire - Desire - To Want; to wish for - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of desire throughout life.

  • Long for, Yearn for - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

means "balance, weigh, scale."

  • Balance - A state of equilibrium.

  • Weigh - To measure weight.

  • Scale - An instrument for weighing.

  • Crossbar - A horizontal bar.

  • Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.

  • Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.

  • The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.

  • Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.

Name ideas examples

  • Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.

  • Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.

  • Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar 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.

  • Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.

  • Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.

許平- Motohira -

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means "permit, forgive, approximately."

Name ideas examples

  • Permit - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Forgive - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.

  • Approximately - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

  • Origin, Source - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • 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.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

許衡- Motohira -

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means "permit, forgive, approximately."

Name ideas examples

  • Permit - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Forgive - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.

  • Approximately - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

  • Origin, Source - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • 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.

means "balance, weigh, scale."

  • Balance - A state of equilibrium.

  • Weigh - To measure weight.

  • Scale - An instrument for weighing.

  • Crossbar - A horizontal bar.

  • Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.

  • Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.

  • The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.

  • Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.

Name ideas examples

  • Balance - Balance - A state of equilibrium - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of balance throughout life.

  • Weigh - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.

  • Crossbar - Crossbar - A horizontal bar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crossbar 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.

  • Horizontal - Being horizontal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be horizontal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.

  • Yoke - The yoke represents partnership, shared burden, and working together. May your child work well in partnership.

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