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Japanese boy(male) nameMotokane
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:もとかね
  • Katakanatip:モトカネ
  • English Syllablestip:mo-to-ka-ne (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mo-to-ka-ne (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Motokane
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Motochan(もとちゃん)Click to speech もとちゃんKanechan( かねちゃん)Click to speech  かねちゃんMochan( もちゃん)Click to speech  もちゃん

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

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 "Motokane," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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元兼- Motokane -

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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 "to combine, together, unable to."

Name ideas examples

  • To Combine - The act of combine represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child combine with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Unable to - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and the ability to withstand. May your child be tough enough to face life's challenges.

  • Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.

  • In Advance - In Advance - Beforehand; previously - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of in advance throughout life.

  • Not Possible - Being not possible represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be not possible, letting this quality guide their path.

元謙- Motokane -

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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 "humble, modest, defer."

  • Humble - Not Proud; modest.

  • Defer - To yield respectfully.

  • Contentment - Feeling satisfied and fulfilled.

  • Humility - Showing respect and modesty by not drawing attention to oneself.

  • Moderation - Refraining from excess or extremes.

  • Respect - Showing deference and admiration for someone or something.

Name ideas examples

  • Humble - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

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

  • Contentment - Contentment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive contentment throughout life.

  • Humility - Humility is prized in Japanese culture as the foundation for learning and growth. May your child embrace humility, remaining open to learning throughout their life.

  • Moderation - Moderation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of moderation.

  • Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

元金- Motokane -

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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 "metal, gold, money."

Name ideas examples

  • Metal - Metal symbolizes strength, conductivity, and the ability to be shaped through heat and pressure. May your child have metal's strength, shaped by life's pressures into something strong and useful.

  • Gold - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Gold General - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Golden Color - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Money - Money represents resources, capability, and the means to help oneself and others. May your child use resources wisely, seeing money as a tool for helping 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.

  • Friday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

  • Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

  • Star - 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.

  • West - West is where the sun sets, representing completion and peaceful rest. May your child know the peace of completion when each day's work is done.

元鉄- Motokane -

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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 "iron, steel, strong."

  • Iron - A strong, hard metal.

  • Steel - An alloy of iron.

  • Strong - Hard and durable like metal.

  • Black Gold - A term used to refer to iron due to its strength and durability.

Name ideas examples

  • Iron - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Steel - Steel - An alloy of iron - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of steel throughout life.

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Black Gold - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

元鐘- Motokane -

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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 "bell, temple bell, time bell."

  • Bell - A percussion instrument made of bronze.

  • Temple Bell - A large suspended bell.

  • Time Bell - A bell for telling time.

Name ideas examples

  • Bell - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

  • Temple Bell - Temple Bell - A large suspended bell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of temple bell throughout life.

  • Time Bell - 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.

基兼- Motokane -

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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 "to combine, together, unable to."

Name ideas examples

  • To Combine - The act of combine represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child combine with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Unable to - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and the ability to withstand. May your child be tough enough to face life's challenges.

  • Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.

  • In Advance - In Advance - Beforehand; previously - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of in advance throughout life.

  • Not Possible - Being not possible represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be not possible, letting this quality guide their path.

基謙- Motokane -

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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 "humble, modest, defer."

  • Humble - Not Proud; modest.

  • Defer - To yield respectfully.

  • Contentment - Feeling satisfied and fulfilled.

  • Humility - Showing respect and modesty by not drawing attention to oneself.

  • Moderation - Refraining from excess or extremes.

  • Respect - Showing deference and admiration for someone or something.

Name ideas examples

  • Humble - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

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

  • Contentment - Contentment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive contentment throughout life.

  • Humility - Humility is prized in Japanese culture as the foundation for learning and growth. May your child embrace humility, remaining open to learning throughout their life.

  • Moderation - Moderation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of moderation.

  • Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

基金- Motokane -

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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 "metal, gold, money."

Name ideas examples

  • Metal - Metal symbolizes strength, conductivity, and the ability to be shaped through heat and pressure. May your child have metal's strength, shaped by life's pressures into something strong and useful.

  • Gold - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Gold General - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Golden Color - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Money - Money represents resources, capability, and the means to help oneself and others. May your child use resources wisely, seeing money as a tool for helping 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.

  • Friday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

  • Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

  • Star - 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.

  • West - West is where the sun sets, representing completion and peaceful rest. May your child know the peace of completion when each day's work is done.

基鉄- Motokane -

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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 "iron, steel, strong."

  • Iron - A strong, hard metal.

  • Steel - An alloy of iron.

  • Strong - Hard and durable like metal.

  • Black Gold - A term used to refer to iron due to its strength and durability.

Name ideas examples

  • Iron - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Steel - Steel - An alloy of iron - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of steel throughout life.

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Black Gold - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

基鐘- Motokane -

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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 "bell, temple bell, time bell."

  • Bell - A percussion instrument made of bronze.

  • Temple Bell - A large suspended bell.

  • Time Bell - A bell for telling time.

Name ideas examples

  • Bell - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

  • Temple Bell - Temple Bell - A large suspended bell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of temple bell throughout life.

  • Time Bell - 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.

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