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Japanese boy(male) nameMototsuna
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:もとつな
  • Katakanatip:モトツナ
  • English Syllablestip:mo-to-tsu-na (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mo-to-tsu-na (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Mototsuna
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Motochan(もとちゃん)Click to speech もとちゃんTsunakun( つなくん)Click to speech  つなくんMokkun( もっくん)Click to speech  もっくん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Mototsuna."

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元綱- Mototsuna -

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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 "rope, key point, to govern."

Name ideas examples

  • Rope - Rope - A thick rope; net rope - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rope throughout life.

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

  • Class - Class in taxonomy represents organized understanding and the diversity of life. May your child appreciate the order in nature and find their place in the larger scheme of things.

  • Essential, Principal - Being essential/principal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be essential/principal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Govern, Rule, Manage - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

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