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Japanese boy(male) nameMotoyori
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:もとより
  • Katakanatip:モトヨリ
  • English Syllablestip:mo-to-yo-ri (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mo-to-yo-ri (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Motoyori
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Motokun(もとくん)Click to speech もとくんMocchan( もっちゃん)Click to speech  もっちゃんYocchan( よっちゃん)Click to speech  よっちゃん

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

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元依- Motoyori -

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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 lean on, to rely on, to follow."

Name ideas examples

  • To Lean on - The act of lean on represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child lean on with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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

  • To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.

元因- Motoyori -

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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 "cause, basis, rely."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Rely - Rely - To depend on; to trust in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rely throughout life.

  • Connection - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.

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

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

元寄- Motoyori -

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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 "approach, rely, stay."

Name ideas examples

  • Approach - Approach - To come near; to draw close - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approach throughout life.

  • Rely - Rely - To depend on; to lean on for support - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rely throughout life.

  • To Rely on, Trust - The act of rely on/trust represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rely on/trust with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • Send - Sending represents reaching out, extending influence, and sharing. May your child send forth goodness into the world.

元従- Motoyori -

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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 "follow, obey, engage."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Obey - Obedience represents respect for authority, learning, and the path to mastery. May your child obey what is good, learning the path to mastery.

  • Engage - Engage - To be involved in; to undertake - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of engage throughout life.

  • Accompany - Accompanying represents togetherness, support, and the gift of presence. May your child accompany others through life's journey, a faithful companion.

  • Direction - Direction provides purpose and guidance on life's journey. May your child always find their direction, moving purposefully through life.

  • Do as Told - Do As Told - To act in accordance with what has been said - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of do as told throughout life.

  • Listen - Listening represents attention, respect, and learning from others. May your child listen well and hear what others truly mean.

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

  • Therefore - Therefore - Consequently; hence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of therefore throughout life.

元拠- Motoyori -

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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 rely on, basis."

  • To Rely on - To Depend on; to trust in; to cling to.

  • Basis - Evidence; proof; something to rely on.

  • Support - To provide support or assistance to someone or something.

Name ideas examples

  • To Rely on - The act of rely on represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rely on with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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

  • Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.

元選- Motoyori -

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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 "choose, election, excellent."

  • Choose - To Select; to pick.

  • Election - A Vote; a selection.

  • Excellent - Selected for quality.

  • Arrange - To put something in order.

  • Assemble - To gather or bring together.

  • Chosen Person - A person who has been selected.

  • Compose - To create a literary work by selecting poems.

  • Give - To present or offer something.

  • Obtain - To gain or acquire something.

  • Send - To dispatch or transmit something.

  • Sort - To separate or classify something.

  • Visit - To go to a place or person.

  • Weak - Lacking strength or power.

Name ideas examples

  • Choose - Choosing represents freedom, responsibility, and the power of decision. May your child choose wisely and take responsibility for choices.

  • Election - Election represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of election.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Arrange - Arrangement represents order, organization, and creating harmony from elements. May your child arrange their life well, creating order and harmony.

  • Assemble - Assemble - To gather or bring together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of assemble throughout life.

  • Chosen Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

  • Compose - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Give - Giving represents generosity, sharing, and blessing others. May your child give freely and receive abundantly.

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

  • Send - Sending represents reaching out, extending influence, and sharing. May your child send forth goodness into the world.

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

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

  • Weak - Acknowledging weakness is the beginning of growth and the path to seeking help. May your child have the wisdom to acknowledge weakness and seek growth.

元順- Motoyori -

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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 "order, obey, gentle."

Name ideas examples

  • Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.

  • Obey - Obedience represents respect for authority, learning, and the path to mastery. May your child obey what is good, learning the path to mastery.

  • Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Calm - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

  • Honest - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Obedient - Obedient - To not go against what is said - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of obedient throughout life.

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

元頼- Motoyori -

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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 rely, reliance, profit."

Name ideas examples

  • To Rely - The act of rely represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rely with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Ask - Asking represents curiosity, humility, and openness to learning from others. May your child never be afraid to ask, remaining curious and humble.

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

  • Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.

  • Fortunately - Fortunately - Thanks to; because of - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fortunately throughout life.

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

基依- Motoyori -

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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 lean on, to rely on, to follow."

Name ideas examples

  • To Lean on - The act of lean on represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child lean on with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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

  • To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

  • As is - As Is - Remaining unchanged; as before - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of as is throughout life.

基頼- Motoyori -

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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 rely, reliance, profit."

Name ideas examples

  • To Rely - The act of rely represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rely with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Ask - Asking represents curiosity, humility, and openness to learning from others. May your child never be afraid to ask, remaining curious and humble.

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

  • Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.

  • Fortunately - Fortunately - Thanks to; because of - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fortunately throughout life.

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

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