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Riankun(りあんくん)
Riachan( りあちゃん)
Nchan( んちゃん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Rian
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 "Rian," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
誠 means "sincerity, truth, truly."
Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.
Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.
Truly - Truly - Indeed; really - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of truly throughout life.
Fact, Reality - Fact/Reality - Accepting and acknowledging the facts and reality - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fact/reality throughout life.
俐 means "clever, sharp."
Resourceful - Having the ability to find solutions to problems quickly and effectively.
Clever - Cleverness is quick intelligence, the ability to find creative solutions to problems. May your child be clever in solving problems, finding creative paths others miss.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Resourceful - Being resourceful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be resourceful, letting this quality guide their path.
庵 means "hermitage, studio name."
Studio Name - A refined name for a scholar's dwelling or study.
Small - A small house with a thatched roof.
Term - A term used for the residence of a literary person or the pseudonym of a study.
Hermitage - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Studio Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Term - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
凌 means "surpass, transcend, ice."
Ice - Frozen water.
Surpass - Surpass - To Exceed; to overcome - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surpass throughout life.
To Overcome, Surpass - The act of overcome/surpass represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child overcome/surpass with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Transcend - Transcend - To rise above; to go beyond - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of transcend throughout life.
Ice - Ice represents crystallized purity, frozen beauty, and patient waiting. May your child possess clear purity.
杏 means "apricot, ginkgo."
Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.
Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
利 means "profit, sharp, useful."
Useful - Convenient; advantageous.
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Useful - Being useful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be useful, letting this quality guide their path.
Effective, Efficient - Effective/Efficient - Having an effect
Establish, Set Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
Intelligent, Wise - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Speak, Talk - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
庵 means "hermitage, studio name."
Studio Name - A refined name for a scholar's dwelling or study.
Small - A small house with a thatched roof.
Term - A term used for the residence of a literary person or the pseudonym of a study.
Hermitage - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Studio Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Term - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
利 means "profit, sharp, useful."
Useful - Convenient; advantageous.
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Useful - Being useful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be useful, letting this quality guide their path.
Effective, Efficient - Effective/Efficient - Having an effect
Establish, Set Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
Intelligent, Wise - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Speak, Talk - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
杏 means "apricot, ginkgo."
Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.
Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
利 means "profit, sharp, useful."
Useful - Convenient; advantageous.
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Useful - Being useful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be useful, letting this quality guide their path.
Effective, Efficient - Effective/Efficient - Having an effect
Establish, Set Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
Intelligent, Wise - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Speak, Talk - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
行 means "to go, to move, to do."
Do, Perform, Accomplish - To carry out an action, to complete a task.
Go, Walk, Advance, Circulate - To move forward, to take action, to do something.
To Pass - The act of pass represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Along the Way - Along The Way - While walking; on the journey - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of along the way throughout life.
Conduct - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Do, Perform, Accomplish - Do/Perform/Accomplish - To carry out an action, to complete a task - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of do/perform/accomplish throughout life.
Go, Walk, Advance, Circulate - 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.
Pass, Elapse - Pass/Elapse - To go through a period of time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pass/elapse throughout life.
Road - Roads represent the journey of life, the path we choose, and where it leads. May your child find good roads to travel, their path leading to worthy destinations.
Row - Row - Line; sequence of characters - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of row throughout life.
Shop - Shop - Store; agency - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shop throughout life.
吏 means "official, clerk, administrator."
Official - A government employee.
Clerk - A minor public servant.
Administrator - One who manages affairs.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Clerk - Clerk - A minor public servant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of clerk throughout life.
Administrator - Administrator represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the administrator's dedication and skill in their life's work.
杏 means "apricot, ginkgo."
Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.
Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
李 means "plum tree, judge."
Judge - A government official.
Jailer - A person who is in charge of a prison or jail.
Official - A person holding a public office or position of authority.
Plum Tree - The plum tree (ume) blooms in late winter, symbolizing resilience, perseverance, and hope. As the first flower of spring, it represents renewal and endurance through hardship. May your child bloom courageously like the plum, even in life's coldest seasons.
Judge - Judges must balance justice with mercy, wisdom with fairness. May your child judge fairly and wisely in all matters of life.
Jailer - Jailer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the jailer's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
晏 means "late, peaceful, serene."
Late - Lateness teaches the value of time and the importance of punctuality. May your child value time, understanding its preciousness and irreversibility.
Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Serene - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.
梨 means "pear."
Pear - A deciduous tree of the rose family.
Pear - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.
杏 means "apricot, ginkgo."
Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.
Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
理 means "pattern, to govern, reason."
To Judge - A judicial official.
To Understand - To Comprehend; to realize.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
To Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
To Judge - The act of judge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child judge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Understand - The act of understand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child understand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.
Judgment - Judgment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive judgment throughout life.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Science - Science - Physics; natural science - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of science throughout life.
Understanding - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
安 means "peaceful, to calm, to enjoy."
To Enjoy - To take pleasure.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Cheap - Low in price.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
To Enjoy - The act of enjoy represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child enjoy with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Affordable - Being affordable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be affordable, letting this quality guide their path.
Cheap - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Easy - Easy - Simple; effortless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of easy throughout life.
Enjoyment - Enjoyment represents pleasure, appreciation, and savoring life. May your child find deep enjoyment in life's blessings.
Reassuring - Medicine represents healing, care, and the restoration of wholeness. May your child bring healing wherever there is hurt.
理 means "pattern, to govern, reason."
To Judge - A judicial official.
To Understand - To Comprehend; to realize.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
To Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
To Judge - The act of judge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child judge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Understand - The act of understand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child understand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.
Judgment - Judgment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive judgment throughout life.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Science - Science - Physics; natural science - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of science throughout life.
Understanding - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
杏 means "apricot, ginkgo."
Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.
Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
璃 means "lapis lazuli, crystal."
Glass - A character used in the name of one of the seven treasures, "Hari".
Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.
Glass - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
安 means "peaceful, to calm, to enjoy."
To Enjoy - To take pleasure.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Cheap - Low in price.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
To Enjoy - The act of enjoy represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child enjoy with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Affordable - Being affordable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be affordable, letting this quality guide their path.
Cheap - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Easy - Easy - Simple; effortless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of easy throughout life.
Enjoyment - Enjoyment represents pleasure, appreciation, and savoring life. May your child find deep enjoyment in life's blessings.
Reassuring - Medicine represents healing, care, and the restoration of wholeness. May your child bring healing wherever there is hurt.
璃 means "lapis lazuli, crystal."
Glass - A character used in the name of one of the seven treasures, "Hari".
Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.
Glass - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
庵 means "hermitage, studio name."
Studio Name - A refined name for a scholar's dwelling or study.
Small - A small house with a thatched roof.
Term - A term used for the residence of a literary person or the pseudonym of a study.
Hermitage - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Studio Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Term - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
絆 means "bond, ties, fetter."
Ties - Relationships; links.
Bind - To tie or fasten together.
Connect - To join or link together.
Restrain - To limit or control the actions or movements of someone or something.
Bond - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Ties - Ties - Relationships; links - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ties throughout life.
Fetter - Fetter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the fetter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Bind - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Connect - Connecting represents relationship, joining, and creating bonds. May your child connect deeply with others and form lasting bonds.
Restrain - Rest represents renewal, recovery, and the wisdom of sustainable effort. May your child know when to rest, renewing themselves for future endeavors.
愛 means "love, affection, cherish."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.
To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.
Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.
Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.
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