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Ranchan(らんちゃん)
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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 "Rango," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
蘭 means "orchid, fragrant, holland."
Orchid - An elegant flowering plant.
Fragrant - Having a pleasant, refined scent.
Holland - Part of the name for Netherlands.
Orchid - Orchids represent refined elegance, noble character, and rare beauty, one of the Four Gentlemen in East Asian art. May your child possess the orchid's refined elegance and noble spirit throughout life.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Holland - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
伍 means "row, companion, five."
Row - Row - A Line; a formation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of row throughout life.
Companion - Companion - A Comrade; joining together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of companion throughout life.
Five - Five represents the five elements, the five senses, and completeness in Japanese philosophy. May your child be complete in all five elements—balanced, sensing, and whole.
Group - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
Military Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
蘭 means "orchid, fragrant, holland."
Orchid - An elegant flowering plant.
Fragrant - Having a pleasant, refined scent.
Holland - Part of the name for Netherlands.
Orchid - Orchids represent refined elegance, noble character, and rare beauty, one of the Four Gentlemen in East Asian art. May your child possess the orchid's refined elegance and noble spirit throughout life.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Holland - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
吾 means "my, prefix, to defend."
My - One's own.
Prefix - Added to show familiarity (e.g., "my child," "my brother").
I - First-person Pronoun; oneself.
To Defend - To protect.
My - My - One's own - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of my throughout life.
Prefix - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
I - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
To Defend - The act of defend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child defend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
蘭 means "orchid, fragrant, holland."
Orchid - An elegant flowering plant.
Fragrant - Having a pleasant, refined scent.
Holland - Part of the name for Netherlands.
Orchid - Orchids represent refined elegance, noble character, and rare beauty, one of the Four Gentlemen in East Asian art. May your child possess the orchid's refined elegance and noble spirit throughout life.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Holland - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
悟 means "to realize, to awaken, to wake."
To Realize - The act of realize represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child realize with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Wake - Waking represents awareness, alertness, and readiness for new opportunities. May your child wake alert to life's opportunities, ready for each new day.
乱 means "disorder, rebellion."
Rebellion - An act of resistance or defiance against an authority or established order.
Crossing - To traverse or pass over something, such as a river or a bridge.
Disruption - To cause disruption or disturbance
Finale - The last part or section of a piece of music, typically a coda.
Rashly, Hastily - To do something without due consideration or thought
Disorder, Chaos - Disorder/Chaos - A lack of order or organization
Rebellion - Rebellion - An act of resistance or defiance against an author - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rebellion throughout life.
Crossing - Crossing represents transition, traversing challenges, and reaching the other side. May your child cross all obstacles successfully.
Disruption - Disruption represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of disruption.
Finale - Finale - The last part or section of a piece of music, typi - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finale throughout life.
Rashly, Hastily - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
愚 means "foolish, fool, to despise."
Foolish - Slow-witted; dim.
Derogatory - A word used to describe someone in a negative way.
Humble - A humble way to refer to oneself.
Unimpressive - Someone who is not very interesting or noteworthy.
Foolish - Foolishness teaches the value of wisdom through its absence. May your child learn from foolish moments and grow wiser.
Fool - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
To Despise - The act of despise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child despise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Derogatory - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Humble - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Unimpressive - Being unimpressive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be unimpressive, letting this quality guide their path.
冷 means "cold, cool, indifferent."
Cold - Low in temperature.
Cool - Pleasantly cold.
Indifferent - Lacking warmth of feeling.
Humorous, Mocking - A person who is making fun of someone or something.
Languid, Lackluster - Describes a person or thing that is lacking in energy or enthusiasm.
Unemotional, Unfeeling - Describes a person who is not easily moved by emotions or feelings.
Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.
Cool - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Indifferent - 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.
Humorous, Mocking - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Languid, Lackluster - Languid/Lackluster represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the languid/lackluster's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Unemotional, Unfeeling - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
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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 are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
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.
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