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Nagaton(ながとん)
Tocchan( とっちゃん)
Nagachan( ながちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Nagato
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 "Nagato," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
永 means "eternal, long, perpetual."
Long - Extended in time or distance; enduring.
Perpetual - Continuing Indefinitely; everlasting.
Endless - Continuing without end.
Far - Distant in space or time.
Limitless - Having no boundaries or limits.
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.
Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Perpetual - Being perpetual represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be perpetual, letting this quality guide their path.
Endless - Being endless represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be endless, letting this quality guide their path.
Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.
Forever - Forever represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the forever's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Limitless - Being limitless represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be limitless, letting this quality guide their path.
寿 means "long, age, celebration."
Celebration - To Celebrate Long Life; to wish longevity.
Celebrate - To rejoice and celebrate a long life or a happy occasion.
Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Age - Age brings wisdom, experience, and the perspective of time. May your child grow wiser with age, valuing each year's gifts.
Celebration - Celebration represents joy, gratitude, and the marking of life's important moments. May your child's life be full of celebrations, marking many joyous moments.
Celebrate - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
永 means "eternal, long, perpetual."
Long - Extended in time or distance; enduring.
Perpetual - Continuing Indefinitely; everlasting.
Endless - Continuing without end.
Far - Distant in space or time.
Limitless - Having no boundaries or limits.
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.
Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Perpetual - Being perpetual represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be perpetual, letting this quality guide their path.
Endless - Being endless represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be endless, letting this quality guide their path.
Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.
Forever - Forever represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the forever's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Limitless - Being limitless represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be limitless, letting this quality guide their path.
人 means "person, others, each person."
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
永 means "eternal, long, perpetual."
Long - Extended in time or distance; enduring.
Perpetual - Continuing Indefinitely; everlasting.
Endless - Continuing without end.
Far - Distant in space or time.
Limitless - Having no boundaries or limits.
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.
Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Perpetual - Being perpetual represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be perpetual, letting this quality guide their path.
Endless - Being endless represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be endless, letting this quality guide their path.
Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.
Forever - Forever represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the forever's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Limitless - Being limitless represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be limitless, letting this quality guide their path.
翔 means "soar, fly, detailed."
Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.
Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.
Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.
詠 means "to chant, poetry, to compose."
To Chant - The act of chant represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child chant with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Compose - The act of compose represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child compose with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.
翔 means "soar, fly, detailed."
Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.
Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.
Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.
長 means "long, chief, elder."
Long - Extended in length or time.
Elder - An older, respected person.
Excellence - Superior Quality; a strong point.
Leader - Someone in charge.
Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Chief - Chief - A Leader; the head of a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.
Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.
Excellence - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Grow - Growing represents development, maturation, and continuous improvement. May your child grow in wisdom, stature, and favor throughout life.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
斗 means "dipper, measure, constellation."
Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.
Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).
Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.
Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.
Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.
Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
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