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Nagichan(なぎちゃん)
Sesechan( せせちゃん)
Nagipi( なぎぴー)![]()
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 "Nagise," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
凪 means "calm, lull."
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.
Lull - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.
成 means "become, accomplish, form."
To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
Accomplish - To Achieve; to complete.
Form - To take shape.
Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.
To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.
渚 means "shore, beach, sandbank."
Beach - The sandy or pebbly shore along water.
Sandbank - A small island formed in rivers or lakes.
Water's Edge - The edge of a body of water, such as a river or lake.
Waves - The ripples and waves created by the wind or other forces on the surface of a body of water.
Shore - Shores represent meeting points, transitions, and the edge between worlds. May your child navigate the shores between different aspects of life.
Beach - The beach represents the meeting of elements, transition zones, and relaxing shores. May your child navigate transitions peacefully.
Sandbank - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Water's Edge - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.
Waves - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.
世 means "world, generation, life."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Life - One's lifetime.
Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.
Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.
World - The world represents the entirety of existence, global connection, and universal perspective. May your child embrace the whole world, thinking globally while acting locally.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Society - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Succession - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
渚 means "shore, beach, sandbank."
Beach - The sandy or pebbly shore along water.
Sandbank - A small island formed in rivers or lakes.
Water's Edge - The edge of a body of water, such as a river or lake.
Waves - The ripples and waves created by the wind or other forces on the surface of a body of water.
Shore - Shores represent meeting points, transitions, and the edge between worlds. May your child navigate the shores between different aspects of life.
Beach - The beach represents the meeting of elements, transition zones, and relaxing shores. May your child navigate transitions peacefully.
Sandbank - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Water's Edge - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.
Waves - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.
星 means "star, celestial, suspect."
Star - A celestial body visible at night.
Celestial - Relating to the sky or heavens.
Suspect - A person under investigation.
Aim - A target, a goal.
Star - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
Celestial - Being celestial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be celestial, letting this quality guide their path.
Suspect - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Aim - Aim - A target, a goal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - 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.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
世 means "world, generation, life."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Life - One's lifetime.
Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.
Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.
World - The world represents the entirety of existence, global connection, and universal perspective. May your child embrace the whole world, thinking globally while acting locally.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Society - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Succession - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
薙 means "mow, shave."
Mow - Mow - To cut down grass or plants - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mow throughout life.
Shave - Shave - To cut hair close to the skin - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shave throughout life.
星 means "star, celestial, suspect."
Star - A celestial body visible at night.
Celestial - Relating to the sky or heavens.
Suspect - A person under investigation.
Aim - A target, a goal.
Star - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
Celestial - Being celestial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be celestial, letting this quality guide their path.
Suspect - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Aim - Aim - A target, a goal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - 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.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
星 means "star, celestial, suspect."
Star - A celestial body visible at night.
Celestial - Relating to the sky or heavens.
Suspect - A person under investigation.
Aim - A target, a goal.
Star - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
Celestial - Being celestial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be celestial, letting this quality guide their path.
Suspect - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Aim - Aim - A target, a goal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.
梛 means "nagi, tree."
星 means "star, celestial, suspect."
Star - A celestial body visible at night.
Celestial - Relating to the sky or heavens.
Suspect - A person under investigation.
Aim - A target, a goal.
Star - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
Celestial - Being celestial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be celestial, letting this quality guide their path.
Suspect - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Aim - Aim - A target, a goal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.
凪 means "calm, lull."
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.
Lull - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.
瀬 means "shallows, rapids, position."
Rapids - Fast-flowing Parts of Rivers; swift current.
Position - Place; situation; reliance; support; time; occasion.
Shallows - The shallows represent accessible depth, careful wading, and gradual entry. May your child enter gradually and carefully.
Rapids - The rapids represent exciting challenge, navigating turbulence, and skilled passage. May your child navigate rapids skillfully.
Position - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
凪 means "calm, lull."
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.
Lull - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.
世 means "world, generation, life."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Life - One's lifetime.
Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.
Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.
World - The world represents the entirety of existence, global connection, and universal perspective. May your child embrace the whole world, thinking globally while acting locally.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Society - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Succession - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
凪 means "calm, lull."
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.
Lull - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.
星 means "star, celestial, suspect."
Star - A celestial body visible at night.
Celestial - Relating to the sky or heavens.
Suspect - A person under investigation.
Aim - A target, a goal.
Star - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
Celestial - Being celestial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be celestial, letting this quality guide their path.
Suspect - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Aim - Aim - A target, a goal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.
那 means "many, beautiful, peaceful."
Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Question 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.
岐 means "to diverge, fork, crossroads."
To Diverge - To branch off.
Fork - A branching road.
Crossroads - A place where roads divide.
To Diverge - The act of diverge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child diverge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Fork - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Crossroads - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
世 means "world, generation, life."
Generation - A Period of Time; an era.
Life - One's lifetime.
Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.
Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.
World - The world represents the entirety of existence, global connection, and universal perspective. May your child embrace the whole world, thinking globally while acting locally.
Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.
Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Society - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Succession - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
那 means "many, beautiful, peaceful."
Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Question 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.
岐 means "to diverge, fork, crossroads."
To Diverge - To branch off.
Fork - A branching road.
Crossroads - A place where roads divide.
To Diverge - The act of diverge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child diverge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Fork - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Crossroads - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
星 means "star, celestial, suspect."
Star - A celestial body visible at night.
Celestial - Relating to the sky or heavens.
Suspect - A person under investigation.
Aim - A target, a goal.
Star - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
Celestial - Being celestial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be celestial, letting this quality guide their path.
Suspect - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Aim - Aim - A target, a goal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.
奈 means "fruit tree, question particle."
Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.
Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.
Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.
Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.
Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.
岐 means "to diverge, fork, crossroads."
To Diverge - To branch off.
Fork - A branching road.
Crossroads - A place where roads divide.
To Diverge - The act of diverge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child diverge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Fork - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Crossroads - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
星 means "star, celestial, suspect."
Star - A celestial body visible at night.
Celestial - Relating to the sky or heavens.
Suspect - A person under investigation.
Aim - A target, a goal.
Star - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
Celestial - Being celestial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be celestial, letting this quality guide their path.
Suspect - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Aim - Aim - A target, a goal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
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“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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