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Japanese boy(male) nameNiki
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:にき
  • Katakanatip:ニキ
  • English Syllablestip:ni-ki (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ni-ki (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Niki
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nikichan(にきちゃん)Click to speech にきちゃんNikitchi(にきっち)Click to speech にきっちNikibou(にきぼう)Click to speech にきぼう

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Niki," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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仁暉- Niki -

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means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."

Name ideas examples

  • Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.

  • Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Kernel - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.

  • Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

means "radiance, shine, splendor."

Name ideas examples

  • Radiance - Radiance represents the outpouring of inner beauty, joy, and spiritual light. May your child radiate joy and beauty, their inner light touching all who behold them.

  • Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.

  • Splendor - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the full expression of one's potential. May your child achieve splendor in all things, manifesting their full magnificent potential.

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

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

仁樹- Niki -

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means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."

Name ideas examples

  • Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.

  • Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Kernel - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.

  • Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

means "tree, plant, establish."

Name ideas examples

  • Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.

  • Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.

  • Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.

means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."

Name ideas examples

  • Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.

  • Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Kernel - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.

  • Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

means "hollyhock, family crest."

  • Family Crest - One type of family emblem.

  • Aoi - The name of a plant from the family of Aoi plants.

Name ideas examples

  • Family Crest - Family Crest - One type of family emblem - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of family crest throughout life.

  • Aoi - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

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