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Japanese boy(male) nameOtome
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  • Gender:Male
  • 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:

    Otomekun(おとめくん)Click to speech おとめくんTomechan( とめちゃん)Click to speech  とめちゃんMeme( めめ)Click to speech  めめ

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Otome."

Introduction to how Japanese names work

緒登女- Otome -

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means "beginning, thread, clue."

  • Beginning - The start of something.

  • Thread - The end of a string.

  • Clue - A hint that leads to understanding.

  • Continuity - A connection or series of events.

  • Cord - A long, continuous thing.

  • Heart - A feeling or emotion.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

  • Thread - Threads represent connection, continuity, and the fabric of relationships. May your child weave strong threads of connection throughout life.

  • Clue - Clue - A hint that leads to understanding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of clue throughout life.

  • Continuity - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.

  • Cord - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.

means "climb, register, mature."

Name ideas examples

  • Climb - Climbing represents effort, progress, and reaching higher. May your child climb steadily toward their highest aspirations.

  • Register - Register represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the register's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

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

  • Ripen - Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ripen throughout 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.

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