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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name searches for a baby!
In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
The more numerous variations of kanji, the more common name is in Japan. On the other hand, a name with very few variations in kanji is unique and rare to the Japanese.
For Nonko, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the total number of Good!
音 means "sound, noise."
Sound - The vibration of air that is heard by the ear.
Verse - A song or piece of music.
News - A visit or message.
Chinese pronunciation of a character imported from China, and its reading.
Sound - This kanji that evokes a pleasant sound, such as a musical note or a gentle breeze.
Verse - This kanji that is lyrical and poetic, such as a line from a poem or a song.
News - This kanji that symbolizes a message of hope or joy, such as a word that means “good news” or “happiness”.
Chinese pronunciation - This kanji that has a Chinese pronunciation, such as a character that has a special meaning in Chinese culture.
伽 means "buddhist temple, music, entertainment."
To provide comfort and relief from boredom by being a companion to someone.
Taking care of a sick person.
A character used in the phonetic translation of Sanskrit. e.g.伽藍
Comfort - This kanji is often used to refer to someone who provides comfort and solace to those in need. It is a perfect name for a baby who will bring joy and comfort to those around them.
Care - The kanji also has a meaning of taking care of someone who is ill or in need of assistance. This is a great name for a baby who will be a source of care and compassion for those around them.
Compassion - The kanji also has a meaning of compassion and understanding. This is a great name for a baby who will be a source of understanding and kindness to those around them.
Wisdom - The kanji also has a meaning of wisdom and knowledge. This is a great name for a baby who will be a source of wisdom and knowledge to those around them.
暢 means "fluent, smooth, unobstructed."
To extend or stretch out - This refers to the act of making something longer or wider.
To be long and graceful - This refers to something that is long and elegant in appearance.
To pass through - This refers to the act of going through or traversing something.
Long-lasting - This meaning implies that the baby will have a long and prosperous life. It also suggests that the baby will have the strength and resilience to overcome any obstacles that may come their way.
Expansive - This meaning implies that the baby will have a wide range of opportunities and experiences in life. It suggests that the baby will have the potential to explore and grow in many different directions.
Flourishing - This meaning implies that the baby will have a bright and successful future. It suggests that the baby will have the potential to reach their full potential and achieve great things.
Unstoppable - This meaning implies that the baby will have the determination and drive to succeed in life. It suggests that the baby will have the courage and strength to overcome any obstacles that may come their way.
Unhindered - This meaning implies that the baby will have the freedom to pursue their dreams and ambitions without any restrictions. It suggests that the baby will have the ability to reach their goals without any obstacles in their way.
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
Names that have the same gender and start with N.
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e.g. UNICEF, Red CrossSort by Most Kanji Variations
This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
Sort by Most Viewed
The names are sorted by the number of times they have been viewed on this site. This ranking is based on the behavior of users around the world, including Japan, so it does not mean that the names are commonly viewed by Japanese people only.
Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
About this site's data of last names