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Narucchi(なるっち)Nacchan(なっちゃん)
Runrun(るんるん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Naru
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 "Naru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
成 means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."
To Become, Be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
To Accomplish, Achieve, Fulfill - To make/finish/complete.
To Be Orderly, Well Formed, Finished - To be settled/completed.
To Reconcile, Harmonize, Pacify - To settle disputes and bring stability.
To show respect for someone's departure or arrival.
Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.
Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.
Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.
愛 means "love, affection, fondness."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To Cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To Adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To Be Fond Of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To Be Devoted To - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
Love - To express the deep love and affection that parents have for their child.
Cherish - To emphasize the importance of cherishing and protecting the child.
Adore - To express the admiration and fondness that parents have for their child.
Devotion - To express the dedication and loyalty that parents have for their child.
為 means "for, sake, purpose."
To Do, To Act, To Perform - To take action and do something.
To Become, To Be Completed - To reach a state of completion.
To Govern, To Manage, To Organize - To take control and manage something.
To Imitate, To Learn By Imitation - To copy and learn from something.
To Express A Question Or Contradiction - To express a question or contradiction.
成 means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."
To Become, Be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
To Accomplish, Achieve, Fulfill - To make/finish/complete.
To Be Orderly, Well Formed, Finished - To be settled/completed.
To Reconcile, Harmonize, Pacify - To settle disputes and bring stability.
To show respect for someone's departure or arrival.
Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.
Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.
Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.
留 means "detain, stop, remain."
七 means "seven."
Seven - Symbolizing completeness, perfection, and good luck.
Seventh - Representing the seventh in a series, such as the seventh child in a family.
Seventh Time - Symbolizing a new beginning or a fresh start.
Seven Times - Representing the idea of perseverance and resilience.
Seven Degrees - Symbolizing the idea of progress and growth.
Many Times - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity.
Many Times Over - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
七 means "seven."
Seven - Symbolizing completeness, perfection, and good luck.
Seventh - Representing the seventh in a series, such as the seventh child in a family.
Seventh Time - Symbolizing a new beginning or a fresh start.
Seven Times - Representing the idea of perseverance and resilience.
Seven Degrees - Symbolizing the idea of progress and growth.
Many Times - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity.
Many Times Over - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
七 means "seven."
Seven - Symbolizing completeness, perfection, and good luck.
Seventh - Representing the seventh in a series, such as the seventh child in a family.
Seventh Time - Symbolizing a new beginning or a fresh start.
Seven Times - Representing the idea of perseverance and resilience.
Seven Degrees - Symbolizing the idea of progress and growth.
Many Times - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity.
Many Times Over - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity.
留 means "detain, stop, remain."
南 means "south, southern."
South - A direction or orientation. To go south.
A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).
South - This kanji that symbolizes the idea of going forward and making progress.
This kanji that symbolizes the idea of transcending boundaries and cultures.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
成 means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."
To Become, Be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
To Accomplish, Achieve, Fulfill - To make/finish/complete.
To Be Orderly, Well Formed, Finished - To be settled/completed.
To Reconcile, Harmonize, Pacify - To settle disputes and bring stability.
To show respect for someone's departure or arrival.
Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.
Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.
Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.
流 means "stream, flow, current."
Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.
Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.
Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.
Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.
Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.
Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.
Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.
Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.
Flow - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.
Spread - It symbolizes the idea of spreading joy and happiness. It can also represent the idea of sharing knowledge and wisdom with others.
Transmit - It symbolizes the idea of passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. It can also represent the idea of connecting people and cultures.
Exile - It symbolizes the idea of being exiled from one's home. It can also represent the idea of being forced to leave one's home and start anew.
Stream - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.
Kin - It symbolizes the idea of family and community
成 means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."
To Become, Be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
To Accomplish, Achieve, Fulfill - To make/finish/complete.
To Be Orderly, Well Formed, Finished - To be settled/completed.
To Reconcile, Harmonize, Pacify - To settle disputes and bring stability.
To show respect for someone's departure or arrival.
Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.
Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.
Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
成 means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."
To Become, Be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
To Accomplish, Achieve, Fulfill - To make/finish/complete.
To Be Orderly, Well Formed, Finished - To be settled/completed.
To Reconcile, Harmonize, Pacify - To settle disputes and bring stability.
To show respect for someone's departure or arrival.
Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.
Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.
Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
Wave - Movement of the water surface caused by the wind. Also, something in a wave-like shape.
Ripple - When a wave is created.
Something that is transmitted like a wave. Something that moves like a wave.
Abbreviation of the country name "Poland" (波蘭).
Wave - A symbol of strength and power, as well as a reminder of the beauty of nature.
Ripple - A reminder of the power of small actions and the importance of making a positive impact.
Something That Is Transmitted Like A Wave - A reminder of the power of communication and the importance of connecting with others.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
渚 means "anxiety, worry, trouble."
Water's Edge - The edge of a body of water, such as a river or lake.
Shore - A small island formed in the middle of a river or lake.
Waves - The ripples and waves created by the wind or other forces on the surface of a body of water.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
茄 means "eggplant, aubergine."
Lotus - A plant with a large, round, flat, and waxy leaf that grows in water.
Eggplant - A vegetable with a glossy, purple-black skin and white flesh.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
那 means "that, that one."
Many - Refers to a large quantity or amount.
Beautiful - Refers to something that is aesthetically pleasing.
Peaceful - Refers to a state of tranquility or serenity.
Question Mark, Contradiction - Used to express doubt or a contradiction.
Abundance - This kanji conveys the idea of abundance and plenty, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name to signify a life of abundance and prosperity.
Beauty - The kanji also carries the meaning of beauty, making it a great choice for a baby's name to signify a life of beauty and grace.
Peace - The kanji also carries the meaning of peace, making it a great choice for a baby's name to signify a life of peace and tranquility.
Question - The kanji can also be used to express a question or contradiction, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name to signify a life of curiosity and exploration.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
那 means "that, that one."
Many - Refers to a large quantity or amount.
Beautiful - Refers to something that is aesthetically pleasing.
Peaceful - Refers to a state of tranquility or serenity.
Question Mark, Contradiction - Used to express doubt or a contradiction.
Abundance - This kanji conveys the idea of abundance and plenty, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name to signify a life of abundance and prosperity.
Beauty - The kanji also carries the meaning of beauty, making it a great choice for a baby's name to signify a life of beauty and grace.
Peace - The kanji also carries the meaning of peace, making it a great choice for a baby's name to signify a life of peace and tranquility.
Question - The kanji can also be used to express a question or contradiction, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name to signify a life of curiosity and exploration.
留 means "detain, stop, remain."
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