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Nacchi(なっち)Kokochan( ここちゃん)
Nanachan( ななちゃん)
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 "Ninako," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
仁 means "humanity, benevolence, kindness."
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others.
Person - An individual human being.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others, and being understanding and caring.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others, and being warm and loving.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others, and being generous and considerate.
雛 means "chick, fledgling, young bird."
Hina Doll - A traditional Japanese doll made to represent a young girl, usually displayed during the Hinamatsuri festival.
担 means "responsibility, duty, charge."
Carry - To carry something on one's shoulder.
Raise - To raise something high.
Accept - To take on a responsibility.
Load - The load that is carried.
Shoulder - This kanji symbolizes the act of carrying something on one's shoulder, which is a sign of strength and responsibility. It is a suitable name for a baby who is expected to grow up to be a strong and reliable person.
Uplift - This kanji symbolizes the act of lifting something up, which is a sign of ambition and determination. It is a suitable name for a baby who is expected to grow up to be ambitious and determined.
Acceptance - This kanji symbolizes the act of taking on a responsibility, which is a sign of courage and commitment. It is a suitable name for a baby who is expected to grow up to be courageous and committed.
Burden - This kanji symbolizes the act of carrying a burden, which is a sign of perseverance and resilience. It is a suitable name for a baby who is expected to grow up to be persevering and resilient.
Weight - This kanji symbolizes the unit of measurement for weight, which is a sign of balance and stability. It is a suitable name for a baby who is expected to grow up to be balanced and stable.
Volume - This kanji symbolizes the unit of measurement for volume, which is a sign of resourcefulness and creativity. It is a suitable name for a baby who is expected to grow up to be resourceful and creative.
子 means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."
Child - A child born from parents.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.
Child - A child born from parents.
Female - Used as a name for a female.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.
Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.
Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.
Small - Something small or fine.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).
Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac
仁 means "humanity, benevolence, kindness."
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others.
Person - An individual human being.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others, and being understanding and caring.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others, and being warm and loving.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others, and being generous and considerate.
凪 means "calm, lull."
Calmness - The state of being still and peaceful, with no wind or waves.
Calmness Of The Sea - The state of the sea being still and peaceful, with no wind or waves.
子 means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."
Child - A child born from parents.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.
Child - A child born from parents.
Female - Used as a name for a female.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.
Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.
Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.
Small - Something small or fine.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).
Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac
仁 means "humanity, benevolence, kindness."
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others.
Person - An individual human being.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others, and being understanding and caring.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others, and being warm and loving.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others, and being generous and considerate.
奈 means "nara, name of a place in Japan."
Fruit Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.
Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.
Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.
A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.
Fruitful - This kanji implies abundance and prosperity, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of abundance and success.
Tangy - This kanji implies a zest for life and a vibrant personality, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of energy and enthusiasm.
Apple - This kanji implies sweetness and innocence, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of joy and innocence.
Resilient - This kanji implies strength and perseverance, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of strength and determination.
子 means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."
Child - A child born from parents.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.
Child - A child born from parents.
Female - Used as a name for a female.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.
Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.
Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.
Small - Something small or fine.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).
Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac
仁 means "humanity, benevolence, kindness."
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others.
Person - An individual human being.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others, and being understanding and caring.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others, and being warm and loving.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others, and being generous and considerate.
菜 means "vegetable, greens."
Vegetable - A general term for vegetables that are edible such as leaves, stems, and roots.
Green Vegetables - Vegetables that are green in color and edible.
Cuisine - A style of cooking.
子 means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."
Child - A child born from parents.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.
Child - A child born from parents.
Female - Used as a name for a female.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.
Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.
Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.
Small - Something small or fine.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).
Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac
仁 means "humanity, benevolence, kindness."
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others.
Person - An individual human being.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others, and being understanding and caring.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others, and being warm and loving.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others, and being generous and considerate.
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.
子 means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."
Child - A child born from parents.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.
Child - A child born from parents.
Female - Used as a name for a female.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.
Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.
Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.
Small - Something small or fine.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).
Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac
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