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Renchan(れんちゃん)Renkun( れんくん)Renpon( れんぽん)
This name is primarily a unisex name, often male.
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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 choices for "Ren," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.
廉 means "cheap, inexpensive, reasonable."
Honesty - Acting in an upright and honest manner. Having a pure heart.
Corner - The corner of something. The boundary between two things.
Cheap - Having a low price.
Issue - Something that should be taken up as a problem. The reason for something.
Honesty - Having a sense of integrity and morality, being truthful and sincere.
Purity - Being innocent and untainted, having a clean heart and mind.
Affordability - Being inexpensive and having a low price.
Cornerstone - Being an important factor or element, being the basis for a decision or action.
怜 means "clever, wise, astute."
Intelligent - Having great mental acuity and the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment and discernment.
Clever - Having or showing the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Prudent - Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Compassionate - Feeling or showing sympathy and understanding for the suffering of others.
Loving - Feeling or showing love and affection.
Cherishing - Showing great care and affection for someone or something.
Intelligent - This kanji that conveys intelligence and the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Wise - This kanji that conveys good judgment and discernment.
Compassionate - This kanji that conveys sympathy and understanding for the suffering of others.
Loving - This kanji that conveys love and affection.
Cherishing - This kanji that conveys great care and affection.
漣 means "ripples, wavelets."
Small Waves - Refers to the small waves that form on the surface of water.
Crying - Refers to the act of shedding tears.
Calmness - Refers to the peacefulness and tranquility of small waves.
Compassion - Refers to the emotion of empathy and understanding that can be expressed through tears.
獅 means "lion, king of beasts."
Lion - A large, powerful, and majestic animal, often seen as a symbol of strength and courage.
Shishi - A mythical creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a lion-like creature with a long mane and a large, round head.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Something seen while sleeping.
Fleeting - Something fleeting like a dream.
Dark - Unclear and not obvious.
憐 means "pity, sympathy."
Compassionate - Feeling sympathy and sorrow for someone in a difficult situation.
Pitiful - Feeling sorrow and pity for someone in a difficult situation.
Loving - Feeling deep affection and care for someone.
Cherished - Feeling deep affection and care for someone, and treating them with special care and attention.
Compassionate - Showing kindness and understanding towards others, and having a caring and gentle nature.
Loving - Showing deep affection and care for someone, and having a warm and loving nature.
Cherished - Feeling deeply loved and cared for, and having a special place in someone's heart.
練 means "knead, train, practice."
Practice - To practice or refine a skill or technique.
Refine - To improve or perfect something through practice or experience.
Familiarize - To become accustomed to something through repeated exposure or experience.
Master - To become proficient in something through practice or experience.
Repetition - To repeat something in order to become familiar with it.
Sort - To separate good from bad.
Refinement - It implies that the child will be constantly striving to improve and refine their skills and abilities.
Improvement - It implies that the child will be constantly striving to improve and become better.
Practice - It implies that the child will be constantly practicing and honing their skills and abilities.
Familiarity - It implies that the child will become familiar with their environment and the people around them.
Mastery - It implies that the child will become an expert in their chosen field or area of study.
Repetition - It implies that the child will be constantly repeating and practicing their skills and abilities in order to become more proficient.
Separation - It implies that the child will be able to distinguish between good and bad, and make wise decisions.
漣 means "ripples, wavelets."
Small Waves - Refers to the small waves that form on the surface of water.
Crying - Refers to the act of shedding tears.
Calmness - Refers to the peacefulness and tranquility of small waves.
Compassion - Refers to the emotion of empathy and understanding that can be expressed through tears.
楓 means "maple."
Maple Tree - A deciduous tree of the genus Acer, typically having lobed leaves, winged fruits, and colorful autumn foliage.
Japanese Maple - A deciduous tree of the genus Acer palmatum, native to Japan and widely cultivated for its attractive foliage.
Red Maple - A deciduous tree of the genus Acer rubrum, native to North America and widely cultivated for its attractive foliage and red flowers.
錬 means "refine, train, temper."
Refining - The process of heating ore to remove impurities and improve its quality.
Compounding - The process of combining different ingredients to create a medicine.
Refining - The process of honing and perfecting something.
Refinement - The act of making something better or more perfect.
Compassion - The act of showing kindness and understanding towards others.
Resilience - The ability to bounce back from difficult situations.
蓮 means "lotus, water lily."
Lotus - A symbol of purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment.
Lotus Fruit - A symbol of abundance, fertility, and prosperity.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Something seen while sleeping.
Fleeting - Something fleeting like a dream.
Dark - Unclear and not obvious.
怜 means "clever, wise, astute."
Intelligent - Having great mental acuity and the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment and discernment.
Clever - Having or showing the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Prudent - Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Compassionate - Feeling or showing sympathy and understanding for the suffering of others.
Loving - Feeling or showing love and affection.
Cherishing - Showing great care and affection for someone or something.
Intelligent - This kanji that conveys intelligence and the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Wise - This kanji that conveys good judgment and discernment.
Compassionate - This kanji that conveys sympathy and understanding for the suffering of others.
Loving - This kanji that conveys love and affection.
Cherishing - This kanji that conveys great care and affection.
々 means "a repetition kanji or ideographic iteration mark."
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
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Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
What is English Transcription?
English Transcription is a term used when translating Japanese names into English. It represents a romanised version of the name with the aim of reproducing the pronunciation as accurately as possible. English Transcription can also be used for name searches.
Japanese Style Nickname
In Japan, nicknames are commonly used to express familiarity and affection. Here are key features and contexts:
Shortened Forms: Names are often shortened for ease and intimacy, such as 'Yuki' from 'Yukiko' or 'Taka' from 'Takashi'.
Suffixes: Terms like 'chan' for girls and 'kun' for boys are added to names among close friends and family. However, 'chan' can also be used for boys during childhood. Additionally, among adults who are very close, like best friends, 'chan' may still be used to convey affection and familiarity. More Details
Usage and Cultural Aspects: Nicknames are typically used in informal settings among friends, family, or close colleagues, and are not suitable for formal or professional environments. The use of a nickname suggests a degree of intimacy and should reflect the nature of the relationship. Young people often demonstrate creativity in their social interactions by crafting unique nicknames.
Note: In Japanese, the long vowel sound is indicated by a special character called a "chōonpu" (長音符), which looks like a horizontal dash (ー). This character serves to extend the duration of the vowel sound immediately preceding it. For instance, in the name "あーちゃん" (A-chan), the "あ" (A) is extended, producing a prolonged "ah" sound, similar to the "a" in "father."
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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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