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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameRanki
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:らんき
  • Katakanatip:ランキ
  • English Syllablestip:ran-ki (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ra-n-ki (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Ranki
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Ranchan(らんちゃん)Click to speech らんちゃんKirinchan(きりんちゃん)Click to speech きりんちゃんRakkun(らっくん)Click to speech らっくん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Ranki," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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藍鬼- Ranki -

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means "indigo, indigo blue, rags."

  • Indigo - A plant of the knotweed family used for blue dye.

  • Indigo Blue - The color blue.

  • Rags - Tattered cloth.

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  • Indigo - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Indigo Blue - Blue represents the sky and sea, symbolizing depth, trust, and infinite possibility. May your child have blue's depth and trustworthiness, vast as the sky and sea.

  • Rags - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

means "demon, monster, supernatural."

Name ideas examples

  • Demon - The sacred connects us to what is highest and most meaningful. May your child honor what is sacred and seek higher meaning.

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

  • Supernatural - Being supernatural represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be supernatural, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Brave - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Cruel - Understanding cruelty teaches the importance of kindness and compassion. May your child be kind, not cruel, and stand against cruelty in the world.

  • Huge - Huge - Extraordinarily large - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of huge throughout life.

  • Imaginative - Being imaginative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imaginative, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Ogre - The oni (ogre) in Japanese folklore can represent fearsome power and protective force. May your child be formidable in defense of good.

  • Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.

  • Powerful - Being powerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be powerful, letting this quality guide their path.

蘭生- Ranki -

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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 "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

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

  • Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - 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.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

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