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Japanese boy(male) nameMototsune
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:もとつね
  • Katakanatip:モトツネ
  • English Syllablestip:mo-to-tsu-ne (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mo-to-tsu-ne (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Mototsune
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Mocchan(もっちゃん)Click to speech もっちゃんTsunekun( つねくん)Click to speech  つねくんMotokun( もとくん)Click to speech  もとくん

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

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

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元常- Mototsune -

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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 "always, ordinary, eternal."

Name ideas examples

  • Always - Always - At all times; constantly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.

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

  • Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.

  • Flag - Flag - An imperial banner; a standard - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flag throughout life.

  • Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.

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

元恒- Mototsune -

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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 "constant, always, crescent."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Always - Always - Perpetually; continuously - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.

  • Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.

元矩- Mototsune -

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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 "carpenter's square, rectangle, rule."

Name ideas examples

  • Carpenter's Square - Carp swimming upstream symbolize perseverance and the courage to overcome obstacles. May your child swim upstream like the carp, transforming into a dragon through determination.

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

  • Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Measurement, Calculation - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Standard, Model - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.

元経- Mototsune -

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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 "pass through, govern, warp."

Name ideas examples

  • Pass Through - Pass Through - To experience over time; to undergo - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pass through throughout life.

  • To Pass Through (time) - The act of pass through (time) represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass through (time) with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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

  • Warp - Warp - The vertical threads in weaving - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of warp throughout life.

  • Boundary - Boundaries represent limits, definitions, and healthy separation. May your child respect boundaries while building bridges.

  • Constant - Constant - That which does not change - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of constant throughout life.

  • Direction (vertical) - Direction represents guidance, purpose, and knowing where one is heading. May your child find clear direction, always knowing their purpose and path.

  • Path - Path (道) in Japanese represents not just physical roads but the Way—a life practice. May your child find their Way, walking a path of purpose and meaning.

  • Principle - Principle - A fundamental rule; a doctrine - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of principle throughout life.

  • Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Sutra - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

基常- Mototsune -

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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 "always, ordinary, eternal."

Name ideas examples

  • Always - Always - At all times; constantly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.

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

  • Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.

  • Flag - Flag - An imperial banner; a standard - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flag throughout life.

  • Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.

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

基恒- Mototsune -

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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 "constant, always, crescent."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Always - Always - Perpetually; continuously - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.

  • Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.

基矩- Mototsune -

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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 "carpenter's square, rectangle, rule."

Name ideas examples

  • Carpenter's Square - Carp swimming upstream symbolize perseverance and the courage to overcome obstacles. May your child swim upstream like the carp, transforming into a dragon through determination.

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

  • Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Measurement, Calculation - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Standard, Model - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.

基経- Mototsune -

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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 "pass through, govern, warp."

Name ideas examples

  • Pass Through - Pass Through - To experience over time; to undergo - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pass through throughout life.

  • To Pass Through (time) - The act of pass through (time) represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass through (time) with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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

  • Warp - Warp - The vertical threads in weaving - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of warp throughout life.

  • Boundary - Boundaries represent limits, definitions, and healthy separation. May your child respect boundaries while building bridges.

  • Constant - Constant - That which does not change - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of constant throughout life.

  • Direction (vertical) - Direction represents guidance, purpose, and knowing where one is heading. May your child find clear direction, always knowing their purpose and path.

  • Path - Path (道) in Japanese represents not just physical roads but the Way—a life practice. May your child find their Way, walking a path of purpose and meaning.

  • Principle - Principle - A fundamental rule; a doctrine - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of principle throughout life.

  • Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Sutra - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

本常- Mototsune -

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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 "always, ordinary, eternal."

Name ideas examples

  • Always - Always - At all times; constantly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.

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

  • Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.

  • Flag - Flag - An imperial banner; a standard - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flag throughout life.

  • Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.

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

本恒- Mototsune -

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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 "constant, always, crescent."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Always - Always - Perpetually; continuously - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.

  • Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.

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