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Japanese boy(male) nameMotonobu
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:もとのぶ
  • Katakanatip:モトノブ
  • English Syllablestip:mo-to-no-bu (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mo-to-no-bu (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Motonobu
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Mocchan(もっちゃん)Click to speech もっちゃんTomokun( ともくん)Click to speech  ともくんNobuchan( のぶちゃん)Click to speech  のぶちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 12 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 "Motonobu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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元伸- Motonobu -

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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 extend, to state, to clear."

Name ideas examples

  • To Stretch - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • To Grow - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Extension - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

元信- Motonobu -

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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 "trust, faith, letter."

Name ideas examples

  • Trust - Trust represents faith in others, reliability, and the foundation of relationships. May your child be worthy of trust and able to trust the worthy.

  • Faith - Faith - Confidence; belief - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of faith throughout life.

  • Letter - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.

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

  • Shinano - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.

  • Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.

  • Stretch, Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

元宜- Motonobu -

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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 "suitable, proper, should."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Proper - Propriety represents correctness, appropriateness, and fitting behavior. May your child always act properly, fitting their behavior to each situation.

  • Should - Should - Ought to; advisable - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of should throughout life.

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

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

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

元宣- Motonobu -

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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 "declare, spread, imperial."

Name ideas examples

  • Declare - Declare - To Announce; to proclaim - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of declare throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

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

  • Dispatch - Dispatch - To send out or circulate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dispatch throughout life.

  • Manifest - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Permeate - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Proclaim - Proclaim - To make a formal announcement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proclaim throughout life.

元展- Motonobu -

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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 extend, to display."

  • Extend, Stretch - To make something longer or wider.

  • Line Up, Arrange - To put things in a line or in an orderly fashion.

  • Link, Connect - To join or combine two or more things.

  • Observe, Look - To watch or examine something closely.

  • Roll, Turn - To move in a circular motion.

  • Spread Out - To open or expand something.

  • View, See - To look at something widely or from a distance.

Name ideas examples

  • Extend, Stretch - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

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

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

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

  • Roll, Turn - Roll/Turn - To move in a circular motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of roll/turn throughout life.

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

  • View, See - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

元庸- Motonobu -

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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 "ordinary, employ, constant."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Employ - Employ - To Use; to make use of - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of employ throughout life.

  • Constant - Constant - Unchanging; regular - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of constant throughout life.

  • Foolish - Foolishness teaches the value of wisdom through its absence. May your child learn from foolish moments and grow wiser.

元延- Motonobu -

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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 "extend, postpone, stretch."

Name ideas examples

  • Extend - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Postpone - Postpone - To Delay; to put off - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of postpone throughout life.

  • Stretch - Stretching represents growth, extension, and expanding capacity. May your child stretch beyond their comfort zone and grow.

  • Draw, Guide - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Lead - Leading represents guidance, going first, and showing the way. May your child lead with wisdom, courage, and compassion.

  • Prolong - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

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

元暢- Motonobu -

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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 "stretch, smooth, spread."

Name ideas examples

  • Stretch - Stretching represents growth, extension, and expanding capacity. May your child stretch beyond their comfort zone and grow.

  • To Extend or Stretch Out - The act of extend or stretch out represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child extend or stretch out with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Smooth - Smoothness represents ease, polish, and freedom from obstacles. May your child's path be smooth and their manner polished.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

元述- Motonobu -

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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 "state, describe, follow."

Name ideas examples

  • State - State represents condition, status, and the current circumstance of being. May your child maintain a good state of mind, body, and spirit.

  • To Explain or State in Detail - State represents condition, status, and the current circumstance of being. May your child maintain a good state of mind, body, and spirit.

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

  • Follow - Following represents learning, respect, and wise discipleship. May your child follow worthy examples and lead others well.

  • Transmit - Transmit - To pass down; to relay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of transmit throughout life.

基伸- Motonobu -

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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 extend, to state, to clear."

Name ideas examples

  • To Stretch - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • To Grow - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Extension - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

基信- Motonobu -

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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 "trust, faith, letter."

Name ideas examples

  • Trust - Trust represents faith in others, reliability, and the foundation of relationships. May your child be worthy of trust and able to trust the worthy.

  • Faith - Faith - Confidence; belief - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of faith throughout life.

  • Letter - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.

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

  • Shinano - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.

  • Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.

  • Stretch, Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

素延- Motonobu -

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means "plain, element, original."

Name ideas examples

  • Plain - Plain - Simple; unadorned - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of plain throughout life.

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

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

  • Pure, Unadulterated - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Usually - Usually - Ordinarily; normally - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of usually throughout life.

  • White - White represents purity, sacredness, and new beginnings in Japanese Shinto tradition. May your child maintain purity of heart, sacred and clean as fresh white snow.

means "extend, postpone, stretch."

Name ideas examples

  • Extend - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Postpone - Postpone - To Delay; to put off - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of postpone throughout life.

  • Stretch - Stretching represents growth, extension, and expanding capacity. May your child stretch beyond their comfort zone and grow.

  • Draw, Guide - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Lead - Leading represents guidance, going first, and showing the way. May your child lead with wisdom, courage, and compassion.

  • Prolong - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

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

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