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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameOtome
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:おとめ
  • Katakanatip:オトメ
  • English Syllablestip:o-to-me (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:o-to-me (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Otome
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Otomechan(おとめちゃん)Click to speech おとめちゃんOmechan( おめちゃん)Click to speech  おめちゃんMemechan( めめちゃん)Click to speech  めめちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameOtome

Kanji Names & Meanings - 13 variations

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 "Otome," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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乙姫- Otome -

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means "stylish, second rank, lower tone."

Name ideas examples

  • Stylish - Stylish - Chic; clever; tasteful - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stylish throughout life.

  • Second Rank - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Second Stem - The sky represents limitless possibility, aspiration, and higher ideals. May your child reach toward the sky with boundless dreams.

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

  • Wood, East - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

means "princess, lady, beautiful."

Name ideas examples

  • Princess - A princess combines grace, duty, and care for her people. May your child carry herself with the grace and responsibility of a princess.

  • Lady - A lady carries herself with grace, dignity, and inner strength. May your child develop the grace and dignity befitting a true lady.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Cute or Adorable - Being cute or adorable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be cute or adorable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Daughter of a Noble Person - Daughters bring joy, grace, and the continuation of family love and traditions. May your child embody the grace and joy that daughters bring to their families.

  • Female Endearment - Female Endearment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive female endearment throughout life.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

響愛- Otome -

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means "resonance, to resound."

  • Resonance - A sound that vibrates and spreads; echoing sound.

  • To Resound - To Echo; for sound to spread and be heard.

  • Echo - A sound that is heard after it is produced.

  • Rumble - A loud sound that echoes.

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Resound - The act of resound represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child resound with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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

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

means "love, affection, cherish."

Name ideas examples

  • Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.

  • Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.

乙芽- Otome -

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means "stylish, second rank, lower tone."

Name ideas examples

  • Stylish - Stylish - Chic; clever; tasteful - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stylish throughout life.

  • Second Rank - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Second Stem - The sky represents limitless possibility, aspiration, and higher ideals. May your child reach toward the sky with boundless dreams.

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

  • Wood, East - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

means "bud, sprout, beginning."

  • Bud - A new growth on a plant.

  • Sprout - To begin to grow.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

吟芽- Otome -

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means "recite, compose, groan."

Name ideas examples

  • Recite - Recite - To chant poetry - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of recite throughout life.

  • Compose - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Groan - Groan - To moan or sigh - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of groan throughout life.

  • Humming - Gentleness represents compassion, kindness, and tender care. May your child be gentle with others and receive gentleness in return.

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

  • Poetic Form - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.

means "bud, sprout, beginning."

  • Bud - A new growth on a plant.

  • Sprout - To begin to grow.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

苺愛- Otome -

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means "strawberry, berry."

  • Strawberry - A sweet red fruit.

  • Berry - A small juicy fruit.

  • Moss - A small, green plant that grows in damp places.

Name ideas examples

  • Strawberry - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

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

  • Moss - Moss represents patience, the beauty of age, and the slow accumulation of natural wisdom. May your child cultivate moss's patient beauty, gathering wisdom slowly through quiet years.

means "love, affection, cherish."

Name ideas examples

  • Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.

  • Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.

音姫- Otome -

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means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "princess, lady, beautiful."

Name ideas examples

  • Princess - A princess combines grace, duty, and care for her people. May your child carry herself with the grace and responsibility of a princess.

  • Lady - A lady carries herself with grace, dignity, and inner strength. May your child develop the grace and dignity befitting a true lady.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Cute or Adorable - Being cute or adorable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be cute or adorable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Daughter of a Noble Person - Daughters bring joy, grace, and the continuation of family love and traditions. May your child embody the grace and joy that daughters bring to their families.

  • Female Endearment - Female Endearment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive female endearment throughout life.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

音瞳- Otome -

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means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "pupil, innocent gaze."

  • Pupil - The dark center of the eye; the window of the soul.

  • Innocent Gaze - Looking with pure, unknowing eyes.

  • Ignorance - A lack of knowledge or understanding.

  • Unconsciously Looking - A state of looking without thought or awareness.

Name ideas examples

  • Pupil - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

  • Innocent Gaze - The innocent gaze represents pure seeing, childlike wonder, and unclouded vision. May your child retain pure vision.

  • Ignorance - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Unconsciously Looking - 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.

韻愛- Otome -

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means "rhyme, elegance, tone."

  • Rhyme - Correspondence of sounds in words.

  • Tone - The quality of sound.

  • Resonance - A harmonious and beautiful sound.

  • Style - Refinement, elegance, and grace.

  • Voice - The remaining part of a single syllable of a kanji, excluding the initial consonant.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Resonance - Beauty represents appreciation, harmony, and the joy of aesthetics. May your child appreciate beauty and create it wherever they go.

  • Style - Style - Refinement, elegance, and grace - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of style throughout life.

  • Voice - Voice represents expression, identity, and the power to influence others. May your child find their voice, expressing themselves clearly and influencing good.

means "love, affection, cherish."

Name ideas examples

  • Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.

  • Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.

韻芽- Otome -

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means "rhyme, elegance, tone."

  • Rhyme - Correspondence of sounds in words.

  • Tone - The quality of sound.

  • Resonance - A harmonious and beautiful sound.

  • Style - Refinement, elegance, and grace.

  • Voice - The remaining part of a single syllable of a kanji, excluding the initial consonant.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Resonance - Beauty represents appreciation, harmony, and the joy of aesthetics. May your child appreciate beauty and create it wherever they go.

  • Style - Style - Refinement, elegance, and grace - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of style throughout life.

  • Voice - Voice represents expression, identity, and the power to influence others. May your child find their voice, expressing themselves clearly and influencing good.

means "bud, sprout, beginning."

  • Bud - A new growth on a plant.

  • Sprout - To begin to grow.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

響芽- Otome -

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means "resonance, to resound."

  • Resonance - A sound that vibrates and spreads; echoing sound.

  • To Resound - To Echo; for sound to spread and be heard.

  • Echo - A sound that is heard after it is produced.

  • Rumble - A loud sound that echoes.

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Resound - The act of resound represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child resound with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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

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

means "bud, sprout, beginning."

  • Bud - A new growth on a plant.

  • Sprout - To begin to grow.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

乙女- Otome -

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means "stylish, second rank, lower tone."

Name ideas examples

  • Stylish - Stylish - Chic; clever; tasteful - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stylish throughout life.

  • Second Rank - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Second Stem - The sky represents limitless possibility, aspiration, and higher ideals. May your child reach toward the sky with boundless dreams.

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

  • Wood, East - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

means "woman, daughter, young woman."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

愛都芽- Otome -

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means "love, affection, cherish."

Name ideas examples

  • Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.

  • Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.

means "capital, metropolis, elegant."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.

  • Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.

  • 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.

  • Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

  • Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • Graceful and Beautiful - 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.

  • To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.

means "bud, sprout, beginning."

  • Bud - A new growth on a plant.

  • Sprout - To begin to grow.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

おとめ- Otome -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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