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Norichan(のりちゃん)
Hidekun( ひでくん)
Norikun( のりくん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Norihide
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 "Norihide," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
哲 means "philosophy, wise, clear."
Philosophy - The study of wisdom and knowledge.
Clear - Bright in Understanding; enlightened.
Intelligent - Wise and knowledgeable.
Prudent - Wise and judicious.
Sagacious - Wise and perceptive.
Philosophy - Thinking and philosophy guide humanity toward truth and understanding. May your child think deeply and seek wisdom throughout life.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.
Sagacious - Being sagacious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be sagacious, letting this quality guide their path.
嗣 means "heir, succeed, continue."
Heir - One who inherits.
Succeed - To follow in position.
To Succeed - To take over and continue the legacy of a family or lineage.
Continue - To carry on a legacy.
Heir - Heirs inherit not just wealth but also responsibility and tradition. May your child be a worthy heir, honoring their inheritance with responsibility.
Succeed - Succeeding represents achievement, reaching goals, and accomplishment. May your child succeed in worthy pursuits and help others succeed.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Continue - Continuing represents persistence, dedication, and steady progress. May your child continue forward with determination through all challenges.
祝 means "celebrate, congratulate, bless."
Celebrate - To Honor with Festivities; to mark joyous occasions.
To Celebrate - To wish for happiness and to pray for good fortune.
Congratulate - To Express Good Wishes; to felicitate.
Poem - Words to inform the gods.
Priest - One who serves the gods; a shrine attendant.
Celebrate - Celebrate - To honor with festivities; to mark joyous occasion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of celebrate throughout life.
To Celebrate - The act of celebrate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child celebrate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Congratulate - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Bless - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.
Prayer - Prayer represents communication with the divine, hope, and spiritual connection. May your child's prayers be heard and answered with divine wisdom.
Priest - Priest - One who serves the gods; a shrine attendant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of priest throughout life.
秀 means "to excel, to sprout."
To Excel - To Surpass; to grow; to stand out; to be outstanding.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
To Excel - The act of excel represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child excel with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Blooming - Blooming represents coming into one's own, revealing beauty, and reaching full potential. May your child bloom into their full potential.
Distinguishing - Distinguishing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in distinguishing with purpose and skill.
Extending - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Growing - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Sprouting - Sprouting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in sprouting with purpose and skill.
典 means "classic, ceremony, law."
Ceremony - A formal event.
Book, Text - A written work, especially one of value or importance.
Deposit, Store - To put something into a place for safekeeping.
Govern, Administer - To have control or authority over something.
Standard, Benchmark - A point of reference that remains unchanged.
Teaching, Instruction - A lesson or set of instructions given to someone.
Classic - Being classic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be classic, letting this quality guide their path.
Ceremony - Ceremony - A formal event - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ceremony throughout life.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Book, Text - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.
Deposit, Store - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Govern, Administer - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Standard, Benchmark - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
Teaching, Instruction - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
秀 means "to excel, to sprout."
To Excel - To Surpass; to grow; to stand out; to be outstanding.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
To Excel - The act of excel represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child excel with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Blooming - Blooming represents coming into one's own, revealing beauty, and reaching full potential. May your child bloom into their full potential.
Distinguishing - Distinguishing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in distinguishing with purpose and skill.
Extending - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Growing - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Sprouting - Sprouting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in sprouting with purpose and skill.
則 means "rule, law, then."
Rule - A Regulation; a principle.
Regulation - A set of rules or laws that govern a particular activity or area.
To Follow - To adhere to a set of rules or regulations.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Then - Then - Therefore; consequently - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of then throughout life.
Follow - Following represents learning, respect, and wise discipleship. May your child follow worthy examples and lead others well.
Regulation - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
秀 means "to excel, to sprout."
To Excel - To Surpass; to grow; to stand out; to be outstanding.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
To Excel - The act of excel represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child excel with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Blooming - Blooming represents coming into one's own, revealing beauty, and reaching full potential. May your child bloom into their full potential.
Distinguishing - Distinguishing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in distinguishing with purpose and skill.
Extending - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Growing - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Sprouting - Sprouting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in sprouting with purpose and skill.
徳 means "virtue, morality, grace."
Virtue - Moral Excellence; good character.
Gratitude - Thankfulness; appreciation.
Profit - Gain or advantage, usually financial.
Virtue - Virtue represents moral excellence and the inner strength that comes from living righteously. May your child cultivate virtue as their greatest treasure, more precious than gold or fame.
Morality - Morality - Ethical Conduct; righteousness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of morality throughout life.
Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
英 means "excellent, hero, flower."
Excellent - Outstanding; brilliant.
Hero - A person of great ability.
British - Relating to Britain.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - A person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Hero - Heroes rise to face challenges, inspiring others through their courage. May your child be a hero to those around them, inspiring courage in others.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
British - British - Relating to Britain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of british throughout life.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Honor, Glory - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Sprout, Growth - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
憲 means "constitution, law, model."
Constitution - Fundamental Law; basic rules.
Law - A Regulation; a statute.
Follow as an Example - To use something as a model or guide to follow.
Official - A person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in a government or organization.
Rule, Regulation - A set of laws, regulations, or principles that govern a particular activity or behavior.
Take Over - To seize control of something, usually by force.
Constitution - Constitution represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constitution.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Follow as an Example - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Rule, Regulation - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Take Over - Taking represents receiving with gratitude and claiming what is rightfully one's own. May your child receive graciously and claim their rightful place with confidence.
英 means "excellent, hero, flower."
Excellent - Outstanding; brilliant.
Hero - A person of great ability.
British - Relating to Britain.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - A person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Hero - Heroes rise to face challenges, inspiring others through their courage. May your child be a hero to those around them, inspiring courage in others.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
British - British - Relating to Britain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of british throughout life.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Honor, Glory - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Sprout, Growth - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
法 means "law, method, buddhist teaching."
Method - A way of doing things.
Division, Fraction - This could refer to dividing something into fractions or parts.
Model, Example, Pattern - This could refer to using something as a model or example to follow.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Method - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Buddhist Teaching - Buddhist Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in buddhist teaching with purpose and skill.
Division, Fraction - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Model, Example, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
英 means "excellent, hero, flower."
Excellent - Outstanding; brilliant.
Hero - A person of great ability.
British - Relating to Britain.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - A person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Hero - Heroes rise to face challenges, inspiring others through their courage. May your child be a hero to those around them, inspiring courage in others.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
British - British - Relating to Britain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of british throughout life.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Honor, Glory - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Sprout, Growth - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
範 means "mold, rule."
Rule - Regulation; law; model; example. same as 笵.
Law - A system of rules and regulations established by a government.
Mold - Molding represents forming, influencing, and patient shaping. May your child be molded by good influences and mold others well.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
英 means "excellent, hero, flower."
Excellent - Outstanding; brilliant.
Hero - A person of great ability.
British - Relating to Britain.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - A person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Hero - Heroes rise to face challenges, inspiring others through their courage. May your child be a hero to those around them, inspiring courage in others.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
British - British - Relating to Britain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of british throughout life.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Honor, Glory - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Sprout, Growth - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
紀 means "chronicle, era, order."
Chronicle - Chronicle - A record of events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chronicle throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Record, Document - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Rule, Law - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Year, Age - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.
英 means "excellent, hero, flower."
Excellent - Outstanding; brilliant.
Hero - A person of great ability.
British - Relating to Britain.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - A person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Hero - Heroes rise to face challenges, inspiring others through their courage. May your child be a hero to those around them, inspiring courage in others.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
British - British - Relating to Britain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of british throughout life.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Honor, Glory - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Sprout, Growth - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
乗 means "ride, multiply, board."
Ride - To travel on a vehicle.
Multiply - To increase by multiplication.
Carry - To carry (something).
Count - To count the number of chariots and soldiers.
Four-horse - A four-horse carriage.
Multiplication - Multiplication (in mathematics).
Record - A record or history book.
Take - To take advantage of an opportunity.
Vehicle - A Buddhist teaching vehicle (yāna), as in Mahāyāna or Hīnayāna.
Ride - Ride - To travel on a vehicle - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ride throughout life.
Multiply - Multiply - To increase by multiplication - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of multiply throughout life.
Carry - Carrying represents responsibility, support, and bearing burdens for others. May your child carry their responsibilities with strength and grace.
Count - Counting represents attention to detail, value, and appreciation. May your child count their blessings and value what truly matters.
Four-horse - Four represents the four seasons, four directions, and the cycle of nature. May your child embrace all four seasons of life, complete in every direction.
Multiplication - Multiplication represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of multiplication.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Take - Taking represents receiving, accepting, and appropriate acquisition. May your child take what is offered graciously and give generously.
Vehicle - In Buddhism, vehicle (yāna) represents the path to enlightenment and spiritual progress. May your child find their path to wisdom and carry others along the journey.
秀 means "to excel, to sprout."
To Excel - To Surpass; to grow; to stand out; to be outstanding.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
To Excel - The act of excel represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child excel with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Blooming - Blooming represents coming into one's own, revealing beauty, and reaching full potential. May your child bloom into their full potential.
Distinguishing - Distinguishing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in distinguishing with purpose and skill.
Extending - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Growing - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Sprouting - Sprouting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in sprouting with purpose and skill.
乗 means "ride, multiply, board."
Ride - To travel on a vehicle.
Multiply - To increase by multiplication.
Carry - To carry (something).
Count - To count the number of chariots and soldiers.
Four-horse - A four-horse carriage.
Multiplication - Multiplication (in mathematics).
Record - A record or history book.
Take - To take advantage of an opportunity.
Vehicle - A Buddhist teaching vehicle (yāna), as in Mahāyāna or Hīnayāna.
Ride - Ride - To travel on a vehicle - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ride throughout life.
Multiply - Multiply - To increase by multiplication - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of multiply throughout life.
Carry - Carrying represents responsibility, support, and bearing burdens for others. May your child carry their responsibilities with strength and grace.
Count - Counting represents attention to detail, value, and appreciation. May your child count their blessings and value what truly matters.
Four-horse - Four represents the four seasons, four directions, and the cycle of nature. May your child embrace all four seasons of life, complete in every direction.
Multiplication - Multiplication represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of multiplication.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Take - Taking represents receiving, accepting, and appropriate acquisition. May your child take what is offered graciously and give generously.
Vehicle - In Buddhism, vehicle (yāna) represents the path to enlightenment and spiritual progress. May your child find their path to wisdom and carry others along the journey.
英 means "excellent, hero, flower."
Excellent - Outstanding; brilliant.
Hero - A person of great ability.
British - Relating to Britain.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - A person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Hero - Heroes rise to face challenges, inspiring others through their courage. May your child be a hero to those around them, inspiring courage in others.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
British - British - Relating to Britain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of british throughout life.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Honor, Glory - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Sprout, Growth - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
徳 means "virtue, morality, grace."
Virtue - Moral Excellence; good character.
Gratitude - Thankfulness; appreciation.
Profit - Gain or advantage, usually financial.
Virtue - Virtue represents moral excellence and the inner strength that comes from living righteously. May your child cultivate virtue as their greatest treasure, more precious than gold or fame.
Morality - Morality - Ethical Conduct; righteousness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of morality throughout life.
Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
秀 means "to excel, to sprout."
To Excel - To Surpass; to grow; to stand out; to be outstanding.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
To Excel - The act of excel represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child excel with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Blooming - Blooming represents coming into one's own, revealing beauty, and reaching full potential. May your child bloom into their full potential.
Distinguishing - Distinguishing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in distinguishing with purpose and skill.
Extending - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Growing - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Sprouting - Sprouting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in sprouting with purpose and skill.
憲 means "constitution, law, model."
Constitution - Fundamental Law; basic rules.
Law - A Regulation; a statute.
Follow as an Example - To use something as a model or guide to follow.
Official - A person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in a government or organization.
Rule, Regulation - A set of laws, regulations, or principles that govern a particular activity or behavior.
Take Over - To seize control of something, usually by force.
Constitution - Constitution represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constitution.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Follow as an Example - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Rule, Regulation - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Take Over - Taking represents receiving with gratitude and claiming what is rightfully one's own. May your child receive graciously and claim their rightful place with confidence.
偉 means "great, large."
Large - Big and Impressive; flourishing.
Grand - Impressive and imposing in size, appearance, or style.
Prosperous - Having or indicating success or wealth.
Great - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
憲 means "constitution, law, model."
Constitution - Fundamental Law; basic rules.
Law - A Regulation; a statute.
Follow as an Example - To use something as a model or guide to follow.
Official - A person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in a government or organization.
Rule, Regulation - A set of laws, regulations, or principles that govern a particular activity or behavior.
Take Over - To seize control of something, usually by force.
Constitution - Constitution represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constitution.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Follow as an Example - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Rule, Regulation - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Take Over - Taking represents receiving with gratitude and claiming what is rightfully one's own. May your child receive graciously and claim their rightful place with confidence.
秀 means "to excel, to sprout."
To Excel - To Surpass; to grow; to stand out; to be outstanding.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
To Excel - The act of excel represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child excel with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Blooming - Blooming represents coming into one's own, revealing beauty, and reaching full potential. May your child bloom into their full potential.
Distinguishing - Distinguishing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in distinguishing with purpose and skill.
Extending - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Growing - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Sprouting - Sprouting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in sprouting with purpose and skill.
法 means "law, method, buddhist teaching."
Method - A way of doing things.
Division, Fraction - This could refer to dividing something into fractions or parts.
Model, Example, Pattern - This could refer to using something as a model or example to follow.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Method - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Buddhist Teaching - Buddhist Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in buddhist teaching with purpose and skill.
Division, Fraction - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Model, Example, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
偉 means "great, large."
Large - Big and Impressive; flourishing.
Grand - Impressive and imposing in size, appearance, or style.
Prosperous - Having or indicating success or wealth.
Great - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
法 means "law, method, buddhist teaching."
Method - A way of doing things.
Division, Fraction - This could refer to dividing something into fractions or parts.
Model, Example, Pattern - This could refer to using something as a model or example to follow.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Method - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Buddhist Teaching - Buddhist Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in buddhist teaching with purpose and skill.
Division, Fraction - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Model, Example, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
秀 means "to excel, to sprout."
To Excel - To Surpass; to grow; to stand out; to be outstanding.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
To Excel - The act of excel represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child excel with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Blooming - Blooming represents coming into one's own, revealing beauty, and reaching full potential. May your child bloom into their full potential.
Distinguishing - Distinguishing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in distinguishing with purpose and skill.
Extending - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Growing - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Sprouting - Sprouting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in sprouting with purpose and skill.
範 means "mold, rule."
Rule - Regulation; law; model; example. same as 笵.
Law - A system of rules and regulations established by a government.
Mold - Molding represents forming, influencing, and patient shaping. May your child be molded by good influences and mold others well.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
秀 means "to excel, to sprout."
To Excel - To Surpass; to grow; to stand out; to be outstanding.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
To Excel - The act of excel represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child excel with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Blooming - Blooming represents coming into one's own, revealing beauty, and reaching full potential. May your child bloom into their full potential.
Distinguishing - Distinguishing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in distinguishing with purpose and skill.
Extending - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Growing - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Sprouting - Sprouting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in sprouting with purpose and skill.
統 means "govern, unify, system."
Line, Connection - A line or connection between two points.
Regulation, Norm - A regulation or norm that is followed.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.
System - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Line, Connection - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Regulation, Norm - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Unity, Cohesion - Unity/Cohesion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of unity/cohesion.
英 means "excellent, hero, flower."
Excellent - Outstanding; brilliant.
Hero - A person of great ability.
British - Relating to Britain.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - A person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Hero - Heroes rise to face challenges, inspiring others through their courage. May your child be a hero to those around them, inspiring courage in others.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
British - British - Relating to Britain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of british throughout life.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Honor, Glory - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Sprout, Growth - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
規 means "rule, compass, standard."
Rule - A Regulation or Principle; a standard.
Compass - A tool for drawing circles.
Standard - A Criterion for Measurement; a norm.
Admonish - To caution or advise against something.
Devise - To plan or invent something.
Model - A pattern or example that is used as a guide.
Precept - A rule or principle that guides behavior.
Rectify - To make something right or correct.
Uphold - To maintain or support something.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Compass - The compass represents direction, guidance, and finding the true way. May your child always find their true direction.
Standard - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
Admonish - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.
Devise - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Plan - Planning represents foresight, preparation, and thoughtful action. May your child plan wisely and prepare well for the future.
Precept - Precept - A rule or principle that guides behavior - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precept throughout life.
Rectify - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Uphold - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
偉 means "great, large."
Large - Big and Impressive; flourishing.
Grand - Impressive and imposing in size, appearance, or style.
Prosperous - Having or indicating success or wealth.
Great - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
規 means "rule, compass, standard."
Rule - A Regulation or Principle; a standard.
Compass - A tool for drawing circles.
Standard - A Criterion for Measurement; a norm.
Admonish - To caution or advise against something.
Devise - To plan or invent something.
Model - A pattern or example that is used as a guide.
Precept - A rule or principle that guides behavior.
Rectify - To make something right or correct.
Uphold - To maintain or support something.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Compass - The compass represents direction, guidance, and finding the true way. May your child always find their true direction.
Standard - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
Admonish - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.
Devise - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Plan - Planning represents foresight, preparation, and thoughtful action. May your child plan wisely and prepare well for the future.
Precept - Precept - A rule or principle that guides behavior - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precept throughout life.
Rectify - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Uphold - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
秀 means "to excel, to sprout."
To Excel - To Surpass; to grow; to stand out; to be outstanding.
Blooming - To produce flowers
Distinguishing - To set apart from others
Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.
Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.
Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.
Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.
To Excel - The act of excel represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child excel with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Blooming - Blooming represents coming into one's own, revealing beauty, and reaching full potential. May your child bloom into their full potential.
Distinguishing - Distinguishing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in distinguishing with purpose and skill.
Extending - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Growing - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Sprouting - Sprouting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in sprouting with purpose and skill.
規 means "rule, compass, standard."
Rule - A Regulation or Principle; a standard.
Compass - A tool for drawing circles.
Standard - A Criterion for Measurement; a norm.
Admonish - To caution or advise against something.
Devise - To plan or invent something.
Model - A pattern or example that is used as a guide.
Precept - A rule or principle that guides behavior.
Rectify - To make something right or correct.
Uphold - To maintain or support something.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Compass - The compass represents direction, guidance, and finding the true way. May your child always find their true direction.
Standard - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
Admonish - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.
Devise - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Plan - Planning represents foresight, preparation, and thoughtful action. May your child plan wisely and prepare well for the future.
Precept - Precept - A rule or principle that guides behavior - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precept throughout life.
Rectify - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Uphold - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
英 means "excellent, hero, flower."
Excellent - Outstanding; brilliant.
Hero - A person of great ability.
British - Relating to Britain.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - A person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Hero - Heroes rise to face challenges, inspiring others through their courage. May your child be a hero to those around them, inspiring courage in others.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
British - British - Relating to Britain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of british throughout life.
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Honor, Glory - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Sprout, Growth - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
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A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
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