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Renchan(れんちゃん)Gacchan(がっちゃん)
Ga-kun(がーくん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. See the girls' version here.
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 "Renga," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
煉 means "refine, smelt, temper."
Refine - To heat ore and remove impurities to increase its quality.
Compound - To mix medicines together.
Refinement - To strive for excellence and improvement.
Compassion - To show kindness and understanding towards others.
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
煉 means "refine, smelt, temper."
Refine - To heat ore and remove impurities to increase its quality.
Compound - To mix medicines together.
Refinement - To strive for excellence and improvement.
Compassion - To show kindness and understanding towards others.
雅 means "elegance, refinement, grace."
Elegant - Refers to something that is graceful, refined, and tasteful.
Proper - Refers to something that is correct, good, and well-ordered.
Constant - Refers to something that is unchanging and lasting.
Origin - Refers to something that is original and from the beginning.
Crow - Refers to a bird of the Corvidae family.
Refined - It conveys a sense of sophistication and elegance. It is also a reminder of the importance of being well-mannered and having good manners.
Proper - It implies that the child will be well-behaved and will follow the rules. It also implies that the child will be respectful and will strive to do the right thing.
Origin - It implies that the child will have a strong sense of identity and will be proud of their heritage. It also implies that the child will be rooted in their culture and will strive to uphold its values.
Crow - It implies that the child will be wise and will have a strong sense of intuition. It also implies that the child will be brave and will be able to face any challenge that comes their way.
蓮 means "lotus, water lily."
Lotus - A symbol of purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment.
Lotus Fruit - A symbol of abundance, fertility, and prosperity.
芽 means "bud, sprout."
Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.
Sprout - To start to grow or develop.
Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.
Start - The beginning of something.
蓮 means "lotus, water lily."
Lotus - A symbol of purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment.
Lotus Fruit - A symbol of abundance, fertility, and prosperity.
雅 means "elegance, refinement, grace."
Elegant - Refers to something that is graceful, refined, and tasteful.
Proper - Refers to something that is correct, good, and well-ordered.
Constant - Refers to something that is unchanging and lasting.
Origin - Refers to something that is original and from the beginning.
Crow - Refers to a bird of the Corvidae family.
Refined - It conveys a sense of sophistication and elegance. It is also a reminder of the importance of being well-mannered and having good manners.
Proper - It implies that the child will be well-behaved and will follow the rules. It also implies that the child will be respectful and will strive to do the right thing.
Origin - It implies that the child will have a strong sense of identity and will be proud of their heritage. It also implies that the child will be rooted in their culture and will strive to uphold its values.
Crow - It implies that the child will be wise and will have a strong sense of intuition. It also implies that the child will be brave and will be able to face any challenge that comes their way.
蓮 means "lotus, water lily."
Lotus - A symbol of purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment.
Lotus Fruit - A symbol of abundance, fertility, and prosperity.
駕 means "carriage, vehicle, ride."
Attach - To attach a vehicle to an ox or horse.
Ride - To ride on a vehicle such as a horse-drawn carriage.
Vehicle - The vehicle of the emperor.
Handle - To handle and use skillfully.
Cross - To cross over. To ride over.
To Attach A Vehicle To An Ox Or Horse - It implies that the baby is being taken care of and protected, like a vehicle being attached to an ox or horse.
To Ride - It implies that the baby is being taken care of and protected, like riding a vehicle.
Vehicle Of The Emperor - It implies that the baby is being taken care of and protected, like the emperor's vehicle.
To Control - It implies that the baby is being taken care of and protected, like controlling a vehicle.
To Cross Over - It implies that the baby is being taken care of and protected, like crossing over a vehicle.
連 means "connection, link, series."
Connected - To be connected in a line or sequence.
Accompany - To bring or take along with.
Linked - To be linked together in a relationship.
Repeatedly - To occur or happen repeatedly.
Companion - A person who is with another.
Unit - A unit of measurement for counting newspapers.
Connected - To symbolize a strong bond between the baby and their family and friends.
Accompany - To signify that the baby will always have someone to accompany them in life.
Linked - To represent the connection between the baby and their parents and ancestors.
Repeatedly - To signify that the baby will be surrounded by love and support throughout their life.
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
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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
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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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