Nobume

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.

Woman - Woman represents grace, nurturing, and the feminine principle of receptivity. May your child embody feminine virtues—grace, nurturing, and receptive wisdom.

Young Woman - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.

Daughter - A daughter brings joy and tenderness, representing family love and connection. May your child bring joy to all around her and maintain strong family bonds.

You - You - A pronoun meaning "you - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of you throughout life.

Delicate - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

Give in Marriage - Marriage is a sacred bond, the foundation of family, and the commitment to grow together. May your child's marriage be blessed with deep love, growing closer through all seasons.

Marry - Marriage represents the union of two souls, the creation of a new family, and lifelong commitment. May your child find a worthy partner and build a marriage full of love and mutual respect.

Small or Weak Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.

To Marry Off - Marriage represents the union of two souls, the creation of a new family, and lifelong commitment. May your child find a worthy partner and build a marriage full of love and mutual respect.