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Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

Wheel - Wheel - A circular frame - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of wheel throughout life.

Ring - Ring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in ring with purpose and skill.

Turn - Turning represents change of direction, pivoting, and new perspectives. May your child turn wisely at life's crossroads.

Circulate - Circulating represents flow, sharing, and the movement of good. May your child circulate kindness and positive energy wherever they go.

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.

Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

In Sequence - In Sequence - To take turns - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of in sequence throughout life.

Surroundings - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

Vertical - Being vertical represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vertical, letting this quality guide their path.

Cherry Tree - Cherry trees symbolize renewal, beauty, and the celebratory spirit of spring. As a beloved tree in Japanese culture, they represent hope and new beginnings. May your child blossom like the cherry tree, bringing beauty and joy each season of life.

Sakura - Sakura (cherry blossoms) embody mono no aware, the poignant beauty of impermanence, reminding us to cherish each moment. May your child embrace life's fleeting beauty like the cherry blossom, living fully and leaving a lasting impression.

Bell - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

Chime - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.