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Japanese boy(male) nameRanken
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:らんけん
  • Katakanatip:ランケン
  • English Syllablestip:ran-ken (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ra-n-ke-n (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Ranken
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Ranchan(らんちゃん)Click to speech らんちゃんKenchan( けんちゃん)Click to speech  けんちゃんNken( んけん)Click to speech  んけん

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 "Ranken."

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蘭軒- Ranken -

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means "orchid, fragrant, holland."

  • Orchid - An elegant flowering plant.

  • Fragrant - Having a pleasant, refined scent.

  • Holland - Part of the name for Netherlands.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "eaves, carriage, corridor."

Name ideas examples

  • Eaves - Eaves - The overhang of a roof - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eaves throughout life.

  • Carriage - Carriage - A vehicle for nobility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of carriage throughout life.

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

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

  • Counter for Houses - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.

  • Railing - Railing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in railing with purpose and skill.

  • Small Island - Islands represent independence, uniqueness, and the ability to stand alone with strength. May your child stand confident in their uniqueness, an island of integrity in a changing world.

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

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