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Japanese boy(male) nameMotonari
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:もとなり
  • Katakanatip:モトナリ
  • English transcriptionstip:Motonari
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Mocchan(もっちゃん)Click to speech もっちゃんMotokun( もとくん)Click to speech  もとくんNarikun( なりくん)Click to speech  なりくん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 16 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 "Motonari," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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元也- Motonari -

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means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin, Source - To signify the beginning of a new life.

  • Head, Chief - To signify the importance of the baby in the family.

  • Long, Elder - To signify the baby's place as the eldest in the family.

  • People, Crowd - To signify the baby's place in the community.

means "also, too, likewise."

  • To Be - Read as "nari", expressing affirmation, certainty, and existence.

  • Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Is It So - Read as "ya", expressing confirmation, wonder, or seeking validation.

  • Exclamation - Read as "yo", emphasizing or calling attention to something.

Name ideas examples

  • To Be - This symbolizes a baby who will grow into their true self with confidence and certainty about their place in the world.

  • Will It Be - This expresses hope for a bright and promising future for the baby, filled with endless possibilities.

  • Is It So - This could express the joy and wonder of having a new baby in the family, a moment of sweet confirmation.

  • Exclamation - This captures the excitement and celebration that comes with welcoming a new life into the family.

基成- Motonari -

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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.

  • Group Of Atoms - In chemistry, a group of atoms.

  • Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."

Name ideas examples

  • Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.

  • Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.

  • Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.

志成- Motonari -

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means "aspiration, ambition, goal."

  • Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.

  • Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.

  • Record - To remember or recall.

  • Document - To record or document.

  • Writings - A record written down. A book.

  • Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.

Name ideas examples

  • Ambition - It conveys the idea of having a strong desire to achieve something. It can also be seen as a reminder to the child to strive for their goals and to never give up.

  • Determination - It conveys the idea of having a strong will and dedication to reach a certain goal. It can also be seen as a reminder to the child to stay focused and never give up.

  • Memory - It conveys the idea of having a strong ability to remember things. It can also be seen as a reminder to the child to always remember the important things in life.

  • Record - It conveys the idea of having a strong ability to record and document things. It can also be seen as a reminder to the child to always document their experiences and achievements.

  • Writing - It conveys the idea of having a strong ability to write and express oneself. It can also be seen as a reminder to the child to always express their thoughts and feelings.

means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."

Name ideas examples

  • Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.

  • Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.

  • Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.

本也- Motonari -

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means "book, main, true, real."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "also, too, likewise."

  • To Be - Read as "nari", expressing affirmation, certainty, and existence.

  • Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Is It So - Read as "ya", expressing confirmation, wonder, or seeking validation.

  • Exclamation - Read as "yo", emphasizing or calling attention to something.

Name ideas examples

  • To Be - This symbolizes a baby who will grow into their true self with confidence and certainty about their place in the world.

  • Will It Be - This expresses hope for a bright and promising future for the baby, filled with endless possibilities.

  • Is It So - This could express the joy and wonder of having a new baby in the family, a moment of sweet confirmation.

  • Exclamation - This captures the excitement and celebration that comes with welcoming a new life into the family.

本成- Motonari -

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means "book, main, true, real."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."

Name ideas examples

  • Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.

  • Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.

  • Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.

求也- Motonari -

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means "request, demand, seek."

  • Seek, Search For - To actively look for something.

  • Request, Demand - To ask for something.

  • Long For, Yearn For - To have a strong desire for something.

  • Wish, Hope For - To express a desire for something to happen.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "also, too, likewise."

  • To Be - Read as "nari", expressing affirmation, certainty, and existence.

  • Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Is It So - Read as "ya", expressing confirmation, wonder, or seeking validation.

  • Exclamation - Read as "yo", emphasizing or calling attention to something.

Name ideas examples

  • To Be - This symbolizes a baby who will grow into their true self with confidence and certainty about their place in the world.

  • Will It Be - This expresses hope for a bright and promising future for the baby, filled with endless possibilities.

  • Is It So - This could express the joy and wonder of having a new baby in the family, a moment of sweet confirmation.

  • Exclamation - This captures the excitement and celebration that comes with welcoming a new life into the family.

求成- Motonari -

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means "request, demand, seek."

  • Seek, Search For - To actively look for something.

  • Request, Demand - To ask for something.

  • Long For, Yearn For - To have a strong desire for something.

  • Wish, Hope For - To express a desire for something to happen.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."

Name ideas examples

  • Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.

  • Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.

  • Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.

素也- Motonari -

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means "plain, unadorned, simple."

Name ideas examples

  • Pure - Symbolizing a child who is innocent and untainted by the world.

  • Original - Representing a unique individual who is unlike any other.

  • Source - Signifying a baby who is the beginning of something new and special.

  • White - Representing a child who is pure and innocent.

  • Meager - Signifying a baby who is humble and unassuming.

means "also, too, likewise."

  • To Be - Read as "nari", expressing affirmation, certainty, and existence.

  • Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Is It So - Read as "ya", expressing confirmation, wonder, or seeking validation.

  • Exclamation - Read as "yo", emphasizing or calling attention to something.

Name ideas examples

  • To Be - This symbolizes a baby who will grow into their true self with confidence and certainty about their place in the world.

  • Will It Be - This expresses hope for a bright and promising future for the baby, filled with endless possibilities.

  • Is It So - This could express the joy and wonder of having a new baby in the family, a moment of sweet confirmation.

  • Exclamation - This captures the excitement and celebration that comes with welcoming a new life into the family.

素成- Motonari -

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means "plain, unadorned, simple."

Name ideas examples

  • Pure - Symbolizing a child who is innocent and untainted by the world.

  • Original - Representing a unique individual who is unlike any other.

  • Source - Signifying a baby who is the beginning of something new and special.

  • White - Representing a child who is pure and innocent.

  • Meager - Signifying a baby who is humble and unassuming.

means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."

Name ideas examples

  • Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.

  • Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.

  • Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.

統也- Motonari -

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means "unity, unification, consolidation."

Name ideas examples

  • Unity - To represent the unity of the family and the bond between the parents and the child.

  • Origin - To signify the origin of the family and the beginning of a new life.

  • Regulation - To signify the importance of following regulations and norms in life.

means "also, too, likewise."

  • To Be - Read as "nari", expressing affirmation, certainty, and existence.

  • Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Is It So - Read as "ya", expressing confirmation, wonder, or seeking validation.

  • Exclamation - Read as "yo", emphasizing or calling attention to something.

Name ideas examples

  • To Be - This symbolizes a baby who will grow into their true self with confidence and certainty about their place in the world.

  • Will It Be - This expresses hope for a bright and promising future for the baby, filled with endless possibilities.

  • Is It So - This could express the joy and wonder of having a new baby in the family, a moment of sweet confirmation.

  • Exclamation - This captures the excitement and celebration that comes with welcoming a new life into the family.

許也- Motonari -

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means "permit, allow, forgive."

Name ideas examples

  • Permit - To give permission or consent to do something, suggesting a sense of freedom and independence.

  • Accept - To recognize or acknowledge the truth or validity of something, suggesting a sense of understanding and acceptance.

  • Approve - To express approval or support of something, suggesting a sense of approval and encouragement.

  • Origin - The point from which something begins or is derived, suggesting a sense of strength and resilience.

means "also, too, likewise."

  • To Be - Read as "nari", expressing affirmation, certainty, and existence.

  • Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Is It So - Read as "ya", expressing confirmation, wonder, or seeking validation.

  • Exclamation - Read as "yo", emphasizing or calling attention to something.

Name ideas examples

  • To Be - This symbolizes a baby who will grow into their true self with confidence and certainty about their place in the world.

  • Will It Be - This expresses hope for a bright and promising future for the baby, filled with endless possibilities.

  • Is It So - This could express the joy and wonder of having a new baby in the family, a moment of sweet confirmation.

  • Exclamation - This captures the excitement and celebration that comes with welcoming a new life into the family.

許成- Motonari -

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means "permit, allow, forgive."

Name ideas examples

  • Permit - To give permission or consent to do something, suggesting a sense of freedom and independence.

  • Accept - To recognize or acknowledge the truth or validity of something, suggesting a sense of understanding and acceptance.

  • Approve - To express approval or support of something, suggesting a sense of approval and encouragement.

  • Origin - The point from which something begins or is derived, suggesting a sense of strength and resilience.

means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."

Name ideas examples

  • Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.

  • Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.

  • Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.

元就- Motonari -

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means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin, Source - To signify the beginning of a new life.

  • Head, Chief - To signify the importance of the baby in the family.

  • Long, Elder - To signify the baby's place as the eldest in the family.

  • People, Crowd - To signify the baby's place in the community.

means "to take up, to assume, to start, to begin, to undertake."

  • To Start A New Job Or Role - To take on a new task or role, to begin a new job or role.

  • To Follow - To accompany, to obey, to comply with.

  • To Go - To head towards, to go to.

  • To Accomplish - To achieve, to complete, to bring to fruition.

  • Example - For example, if, hypothetically.

  • Regarding - In regards to, concerning, with regard to

Name ideas examples

元成- Motonari -

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means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin, Source - To signify the beginning of a new life.

  • Head, Chief - To signify the importance of the baby in the family.

  • Long, Elder - To signify the baby's place as the eldest in the family.

  • People, Crowd - To signify the baby's place in the community.

means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."

Name ideas examples

  • Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.

  • Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.

  • Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.

基也- Motonari -

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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.

  • Group Of Atoms - In chemistry, a group of atoms.

  • Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "also, too, likewise."

  • To Be - Read as "nari", expressing affirmation, certainty, and existence.

  • Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Is It So - Read as "ya", expressing confirmation, wonder, or seeking validation.

  • Exclamation - Read as "yo", emphasizing or calling attention to something.

Name ideas examples

  • To Be - This symbolizes a baby who will grow into their true self with confidence and certainty about their place in the world.

  • Will It Be - This expresses hope for a bright and promising future for the baby, filled with endless possibilities.

  • Is It So - This could express the joy and wonder of having a new baby in the family, a moment of sweet confirmation.

  • Exclamation - This captures the excitement and celebration that comes with welcoming a new life into the family.

もとなり- Motonari -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

Real Persons

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  • 石田Ishida 元成Motonari Japanese rugby union player (1942- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 毛利Mōri 元就Motonari a prominent daimyō in the west Chūgoku region of Japan during the Sengoku period of the 16th century (1497-1571) wikipedia page linkJP

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