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Nobuchan(のぶちゃん)
Hitokun( ひとくん)
Nocchi( のっち)![]()
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 "Nobuhito," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
延 means "extend, postpone, stretch."
Prolong - To make something last longer than expected.
Total - The sum of all individual items, both repeated and not repeated.
Extend - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Postpone - Postpone - To Delay; to put off - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of postpone throughout life.
Stretch - Stretching represents growth, extension, and expanding capacity. May your child stretch beyond their comfort zone and grow.
Draw, Guide - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Lead - Leading represents guidance, going first, and showing the way. May your child lead with wisdom, courage, and compassion.
Prolong - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Total - Being total represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be total, 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.
伸 means "to extend, to state, to clear."
To Stretch - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
To Grow - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Extension - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
一 means "one, once, first."
A Certain - One Particular; some specific.
Little - Something that is small or minimal.
Or - Alternatively; on the other hand.
Solely - Exclusively; only; single-mindedly.
One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.
Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.
First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.
A Certain - Certainty represents something specific and meaningful, even when unnamed. May your child recognize what is certain and important in their life.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
At a Time - Taking things one at a time represents patience and methodical progress. May your child approach challenges one step at a time with patience.
Indeed - Indeed represents affirmation, truth, and emphatic agreement. May your child speak truth with conviction and recognize it in others.
Little - Little represents appreciation for small things and the power of modest beginnings. May your child appreciate life's small wonders and grow from humble beginnings.
Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.
Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.
Slightly - Subtle differences and small adjustments often make significant impact. May your child appreciate subtle nuances that make a difference.
Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.
Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.
伸 means "to extend, to state, to clear."
To Stretch - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
To Grow - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Extension - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
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.
伸 means "to extend, to state, to clear."
To Stretch - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
To Grow - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Extension - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
仁 means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."
Benevolence - Kindness; compassion.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Person - An individual human being.
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.
伸 means "to extend, to state, to clear."
To Stretch - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
To Grow - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Extension - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
斉 means "equal, uniform, together."
Equal - The same in measure.
Uniform - Consistent throughout.
Together - At the same time.
Country Name - One of the seven major powers during the Warring States period in ancient China.
Purification - To cleanse one's mind and body when worshipping gods and Buddhas.
To Arrange, Organize - To arrange or organize something in an orderly manner.
Equal - Being equal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be equal, letting this quality guide their path.
Uniform - Uniform - Consistent throughout - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uniform throughout life.
Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.
Country Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Purification - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
To Arrange, Organize - Arrangement represents order, organization, and creating harmony from elements. May your child arrange their life well, creating order and harmony.
伸 means "to extend, to state, to clear."
To Stretch - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
To Grow - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Extension - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
等 means "equal, class, and so on."
Compare - To measure against.
Group - A number of people or things that are together or related in some way.
Measure - To compare or estimate the size, amount, or degree of something.
Number - To count or enumerate in order.
Rank - A position in a hierarchy or order.
Similar - Having characteristics in common.
Wait - To remain in a place or situation until something happens or someone arrives.
Equal - Being equal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be equal, letting this quality guide their path.
Class - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
And So on - And So On - Et cetera; and others - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of and so on throughout life.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Group - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Number - Number represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the number's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Rank - Rank reflects accomplishment and the responsibility that comes with position. May your child earn their rank through merit and use it to help others.
Similar - Similar - Having characteristics in common - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of similar throughout life.
Wait - Waiting represents patience, trust, and proper timing. May your child wait patiently when needed and act decisively when called.
信 means "trust, faith, letter."
Faith - Confidence; belief.
Letter - A written message.
Shinano - An abbreviation for the Shinano region.
Sincerity - Being honest and truthful.
Stay - To remain in the same place for two nights.
Trust - Trust represents faith in others, reliability, and the foundation of relationships. May your child be worthy of trust and able to trust the worthy.
Faith - Faith - Confidence; belief - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of faith throughout life.
Letter - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Mark, Sign - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shinano - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Stretch, Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
一 means "one, once, first."
A Certain - One Particular; some specific.
Little - Something that is small or minimal.
Or - Alternatively; on the other hand.
Solely - Exclusively; only; single-mindedly.
One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.
Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.
First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.
A Certain - Certainty represents something specific and meaningful, even when unnamed. May your child recognize what is certain and important in their life.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
At a Time - Taking things one at a time represents patience and methodical progress. May your child approach challenges one step at a time with patience.
Indeed - Indeed represents affirmation, truth, and emphatic agreement. May your child speak truth with conviction and recognize it in others.
Little - Little represents appreciation for small things and the power of modest beginnings. May your child appreciate life's small wonders and grow from humble beginnings.
Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.
Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.
Slightly - Subtle differences and small adjustments often make significant impact. May your child appreciate subtle nuances that make a difference.
Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.
Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.
信 means "trust, faith, letter."
Faith - Confidence; belief.
Letter - A written message.
Shinano - An abbreviation for the Shinano region.
Sincerity - Being honest and truthful.
Stay - To remain in the same place for two nights.
Trust - Trust represents faith in others, reliability, and the foundation of relationships. May your child be worthy of trust and able to trust the worthy.
Faith - Faith - Confidence; belief - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of faith throughout life.
Letter - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Mark, Sign - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shinano - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Stretch, Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
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.
信 means "trust, faith, letter."
Faith - Confidence; belief.
Letter - A written message.
Shinano - An abbreviation for the Shinano region.
Sincerity - Being honest and truthful.
Stay - To remain in the same place for two nights.
Trust - Trust represents faith in others, reliability, and the foundation of relationships. May your child be worthy of trust and able to trust the worthy.
Faith - Faith - Confidence; belief - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of faith throughout life.
Letter - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Mark, Sign - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shinano - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Stretch, Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
仁 means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."
Benevolence - Kindness; compassion.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Person - An individual human being.
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.
信 means "trust, faith, letter."
Faith - Confidence; belief.
Letter - A written message.
Shinano - An abbreviation for the Shinano region.
Sincerity - Being honest and truthful.
Stay - To remain in the same place for two nights.
Trust - Trust represents faith in others, reliability, and the foundation of relationships. May your child be worthy of trust and able to trust the worthy.
Faith - Faith - Confidence; belief - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of faith throughout life.
Letter - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Mark, Sign - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shinano - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Stretch, Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
斉 means "equal, uniform, together."
Equal - The same in measure.
Uniform - Consistent throughout.
Together - At the same time.
Country Name - One of the seven major powers during the Warring States period in ancient China.
Purification - To cleanse one's mind and body when worshipping gods and Buddhas.
To Arrange, Organize - To arrange or organize something in an orderly manner.
Equal - Being equal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be equal, letting this quality guide their path.
Uniform - Uniform - Consistent throughout - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uniform throughout life.
Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.
Country Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Purification - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
To Arrange, Organize - Arrangement represents order, organization, and creating harmony from elements. May your child arrange their life well, creating order and harmony.
信 means "trust, faith, letter."
Faith - Confidence; belief.
Letter - A written message.
Shinano - An abbreviation for the Shinano region.
Sincerity - Being honest and truthful.
Stay - To remain in the same place for two nights.
Trust - Trust represents faith in others, reliability, and the foundation of relationships. May your child be worthy of trust and able to trust the worthy.
Faith - Faith - Confidence; belief - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of faith throughout life.
Letter - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Mark, Sign - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shinano - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Stretch, Extend - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
等 means "equal, class, and so on."
Compare - To measure against.
Group - A number of people or things that are together or related in some way.
Measure - To compare or estimate the size, amount, or degree of something.
Number - To count or enumerate in order.
Rank - A position in a hierarchy or order.
Similar - Having characteristics in common.
Wait - To remain in a place or situation until something happens or someone arrives.
Equal - Being equal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be equal, letting this quality guide their path.
Class - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
And So on - And So On - Et cetera; and others - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of and so on throughout life.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Group - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Number - Number represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the number's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Rank - Rank reflects accomplishment and the responsibility that comes with position. May your child earn their rank through merit and use it to help others.
Similar - Similar - Having characteristics in common - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of similar throughout life.
Wait - Waiting represents patience, trust, and proper timing. May your child wait patiently when needed and act decisively when called.
昇 means "to rise."
仁 means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."
Benevolence - Kindness; compassion.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Person - An individual human being.
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.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - 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.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
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.
頌 means "praise, hymn, eulogy."
Hymn - A song of praise.
Achievement - Something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, or courage.
Appearance - The way that someone or something looks.
Character - The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
Compliment - A remark expressing praise, admiration, or respect.
Form - The visible shape or configuration of something.
Gentle - Kind, mild, and tender.
Style - A particular form or type of expression.
Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.
Hymn - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Eulogy - Eulogy - A Tribute; an ode - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eulogy throughout life.
Achievement - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.
Compliment - Compliment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive compliment throughout life.
Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Style - Style - A particular form or type of expression - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of style throughout life.
仁 means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."
Benevolence - Kindness; compassion.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Person - An individual human being.
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.
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