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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameRan
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:らん
  • Katakanatip:ラン
  • English transcriptionstip:Ran
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Ranchan(らんちゃん)Click to speech らんちゃんRantan(らんたん)Click to speech らんたんRanpyon(らんぴょん)Click to speech らんぴょん

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 nameRan

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 "Ran," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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蘭- Ran -

Flower
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蘭 means "orchid, holland, blue."

  • General term for a perennial plant of the Orchidaceae family.

  • An alternate name for the plant ichii.

  • Abbreviation of the country name "Walan (Holland)".

Name ideas examples

  • Orchid - A beautiful flower that symbolizes love, beauty, and strength.

  • Ichii - A Japanese plant that symbolizes resilience and perseverance.

  • Holland - A country known for its beauty, culture, and history.

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乱- Ran -

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乱 means "disorder, chaos, confusion."

  • Disorder, Chaos - A lack of order or organization

  • Disruption - To cause disruption or disturbance

  • Rebellion - An act of resistance or defiance against an authority or established order.

  • Rashly, Hastily - To do something without due consideration or thought

  • Crossing - To traverse or pass over something, such as a river or a bridge.

  • Finale - The last part or section of a piece of music, typically a coda.

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  • Harmony - A state of peace, balance, and agreement, a sense of calm and order.

  • Courage - The ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation.

  • Resilience - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, toughness and adaptability.

  • Strength - The quality or state of being strong, the capacity to withstand stress or difficulty.

  • Wisdom - The ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight.

  • Joy - A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

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来風- Ran -

Beauty Nature
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来 means "come, arrive."

  • To Come - To arrive or come to a place.

  • To Bring - To bring something or someone to a place.

  • To Allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.

  • This Person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.

  • In The Future - Something that has not yet come.

  • Particle - A particle placed in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.

  • To Encourage - To encourage or motivate someone.

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  • Hope - To express a wish or desire for something to happen in the future.

  • Blessing - To wish someone good luck, health, and happiness.

  • Joy - To bring happiness and delight.

  • Courage - To have the strength and determination to face difficult situations.

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風 means "wind."

  • Wind - A flow of air.

  • Custom - A tradition or habit.

  • Appearance - A form or look.

  • Movement - The state of affairs in the world.

  • Taste - A feeling or atmosphere.

  • Illness - The name of a sickness.

  • Blown By The Wind - To be affected by the wind.

  • Blowing Of The Wind - The action of the wind blowing.

  • Teach - To instruct or influence.

  • Suggest - To hint or imply something without directly saying it, and to have an effect on someone through words or actions.

Name ideas examples

  • Wind - A symbol of strength, resilience, and freedom.

  • Flow - Representing the natural flow of life and the journey of life.

  • Custom - A reminder to follow traditions and values.

  • Movement - Representing the ever-changing nature of life and the need to adapt.

  • Taste - Representing the unique flavor of life and the joy of living.

  • Illness - Representing the strength to overcome adversity.

  • Blown By The Wind - Representing the power of nature and the need to go with the flow.

  • Teach - Representing the importance of learning and knowledge.

  • Influence - Representing the power of words and actions.

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來- Ran -

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來 means "come, arrive."

  • To Come - To arrive or come to a place.

  • To Bring - To bring something or someone to a place.

  • From The Past To The Present - Refers to the time period from a certain point in the past to the present.

  • Into The Future - Refers to the time period that has yet to come.

  • A Particle - Used in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.

  • To Encourage - To motivate or encourage someone.

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  • Arrival - To come or arrive, often from a distant place.

  • Blessing - To wish good fortune or success upon someone.

  • Encouragement - To give someone support, confidence, or hope.

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楽音- Ran -

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楽 means "fun, comfort, ease."

  • Music - Playing music, performing music.

  • Enjoyment - Enjoying, being happy, liking, loving, wishing, desiring.

  • Ease - Easiness, being free from physical and mental pain, being relaxed.

Name ideas examples

  • Music - Music can be a beautiful and meaningful name for a baby, as it symbolizes creativity, joy, and harmony.

  • Enjoyment - Enjoyment is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes happiness, contentment, and fulfillment.

  • Ease - Ease is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes comfort, relaxation, and peace.

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音 means "sound, noise."

  • Sound - The vibration of air that is heard by the ear.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

  • News - A visit or message.

  • Chinese pronunciation of a character imported from China, and its reading.

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  • Sound - This kanji that evokes a pleasant sound, such as a musical note or a gentle breeze.

  • Verse - This kanji that is lyrical and poetic, such as a line from a poem or a song.

  • News - This kanji that symbolizes a message of hope or joy, such as a word that means “good news” or “happiness”.

  • Chinese Pronunciation - This kanji that has a Chinese pronunciation, such as a character that has a special meaning in Chinese culture.

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萊杏- Ran -

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萊 means "grass, weed."

  • Grass - A annual herb of the Chenopodiaceae family.

  • Wasteland - An area of land that has been left uncultivated or is barren.

  • Grassland - An area of land covered with grasses and other low-growing vegetation.

  • Mowing - The act of cutting grass or other vegetation.

  • Weed Control - The act of removing or controlling weeds.

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  • Meadow - It is a peaceful and tranquil image that is associated with nature and growth.

  • Wild Land - It conveys a sense of strength and resilience, which are important qualities for a child to have.

  • Reap - It symbolizes the idea of harvesting the fruits of one's labor, which is an important lesson for a child to learn.

  • Weed Out - It conveys the idea of eliminating the negative and focusing on the positive, which is an important lesson for a child to learn.

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杏 means "apricot, apricot tree."

  • Apricot - A deciduous small tree of the rose family.

  • Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.

Name ideas examples

  • Apricot - A symbol of innocence, purity, and beauty.

  • Ginnan - A symbol of strength, resilience, and perseverance.

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Real Persons

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  • 岩井Iwai 蘭Ran Japanese association football player (2002- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • 伊藤Itō 蘭Ran Japanese actress, narrator, singer (1955- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP

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