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Japanese boy(male) nameMotomune
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:もとむね
  • Katakanatip:モトムネ
  • English Syllablestip:mo-to-mu-ne (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mo-to-mu-ne (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Motomune
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Mocchan(もっちゃん)Click to speech もっちゃんMunechan( むねちゃん)Click to speech  むねちゃんTomokun( ともくん)Click to speech  ともくん

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

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

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元宗- Motomune -

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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 "sect, ancestor, origin."

Name ideas examples

  • Sect - Sect - A religious group; a denomination - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sect throughout life.

  • Ancestor - Ancestors watch over their descendants, their wisdom echoing through generations. May your child honor their ancestors and become an ancestor worth remembering.

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

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

  • 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.

元意- Motomune -

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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 "mind, meaning, to think."

Name ideas examples

  • Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.

  • Meaning - Meaning represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in meaning with purpose and skill.

  • To Think - Thinking represents reason, reflection, and the power of the inquiring mind. May your child think deeply, using reason and reflection wisely.

  • Consideration - Thinking and philosophy guide humanity toward truth and understanding. May your child think deeply and seek wisdom throughout life.

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

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

  • Thought - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

元旨- Motomune -

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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 "delicious, intent, imperial will."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Intent - Intent - Thought; intention; purpose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intent throughout life.

  • Imperial Will - Imperial Will - The emperor's intention; command - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial will throughout life.

元棟- Motomune -

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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 "ridge, building, ridgepole."

Name ideas examples

  • Ridge - Ridges represent pathways, high roads, and maintaining perspective. May your child walk the high ridges of integrity.

  • Ridgepole - Ridgepole - The main beam supporting a roof - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ridgepole throughout life.

  • Building - Building represents construction, development, and creating lasting value. May your child build things that last, creating value for generations.

  • 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.

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

  • Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

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

  • Star Name - 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.

基宗- Motomune -

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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 "sect, ancestor, origin."

Name ideas examples

  • Sect - Sect - A religious group; a denomination - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sect throughout life.

  • Ancestor - Ancestors watch over their descendants, their wisdom echoing through generations. May your child honor their ancestors and become an ancestor worth remembering.

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

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

  • 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.

基意- Motomune -

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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 "mind, meaning, to think."

Name ideas examples

  • Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.

  • Meaning - Meaning represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in meaning with purpose and skill.

  • To Think - Thinking represents reason, reflection, and the power of the inquiring mind. May your child think deeply, using reason and reflection wisely.

  • Consideration - Thinking and philosophy guide humanity toward truth and understanding. May your child think deeply and seek wisdom throughout life.

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

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

  • Thought - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

基旨- Motomune -

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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 "delicious, intent, imperial will."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Intent - Intent - Thought; intention; purpose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intent throughout life.

  • Imperial Will - Imperial Will - The emperor's intention; command - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial will throughout life.

基棟- Motomune -

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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 "ridge, building, ridgepole."

Name ideas examples

  • Ridge - Ridges represent pathways, high roads, and maintaining perspective. May your child walk the high ridges of integrity.

  • Ridgepole - Ridgepole - The main beam supporting a roof - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ridgepole throughout life.

  • Building - Building represents construction, development, and creating lasting value. May your child build things that last, creating value for generations.

  • 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.

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

  • Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

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

  • Star Name - 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.

本宗- Motomune -

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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 "sect, ancestor, origin."

Name ideas examples

  • Sect - Sect - A religious group; a denomination - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sect throughout life.

  • Ancestor - Ancestors watch over their descendants, their wisdom echoing through generations. May your child honor their ancestors and become an ancestor worth remembering.

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

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

  • 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.

本旨- Motomune -

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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 "delicious, intent, imperial will."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Intent - Intent - Thought; intention; purpose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intent throughout life.

  • Imperial Will - Imperial Will - The emperor's intention; command - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial will throughout life.

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