Share this link via
Or copy link
Below are navigation links that will take you to the main text and navigation menus.
26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name search tools for your baby!
Ranchan(らんちゃん)Gikuchan(ぎくちゃん)
Ranran(らんらん)
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 "Rangiku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
乱 means "disorder, chaos, confusion."
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.
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.
菊 means "chrysanthemum, flower."
Chrysanthemum - A perennial plant of the Asteraceae family.
蘭 means "orchid, holland, blue."
Orchid - General term for a perennial plant of the Orchidaceae family.
Holland - Abbreviation of the country name "Walan (Holland)".
菊 means "chrysanthemum, flower."
Chrysanthemum - A perennial plant of the Asteraceae family.
Names that have the same gender and start with R.
2,394 views
4,883 views
2,646 views
1,228 views
1,292 views
1,402 views
2,405 views
590 views
1,272 views
1,415 views
Here are some sample tags. Choose 'English word meanings' and try searching for any English word you like!
Sort by: Most Kanji Variations
Sorts names by how many different kanji spellings they have. In general, names with more variants tend to be more familiar and widespread in Japan (with some exceptions).
Sort by: Most Viewed
Sorts names by page views on this site. Views reflect global traffic (including Japan), so this does not represent popularity among Japanese people only. A high view count does not necessarily mean the name is famous in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
About our last-name data