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Japanese boy(male) nameRoan
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ろあん
  • Katakanatip:ロアン
  • English Syllablestip:ro-an (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ro-a-n (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Roan
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Roakun(ろあくん)Click to speech ろあくんAnchan(あんちゃん)Click to speech あんちゃんRocchan(ろっちゃん)Click to speech ろっちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. 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 "Roan," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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侶杏- Roan -

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means "friend, to befriend."

  • Friend - Companion; partner; comrade.

  • To Befriend - To Make Friends; to accompany; to spend time together.

  • Ally - Someone who is united with another in a cause or mutual interest.

  • Group - A number of people or things that are gathered together or classified as a unit.

Name ideas examples

  • Friend - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

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

  • Ally - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Group - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

路庵- Roan -

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means "road, way, method."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

  • Way - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Method - Method - A manner of proceeding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of method throughout life.

  • Administrative Division - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Appear, Express - Appear/Express - To show or make known - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of appear/express throughout life.

  • Big, Large - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Emperor's Carriage - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Important Position - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • Logic, Principle - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Travel - Traveling represents journey, experience, and broadening perspective. May your child travel well through life's journey.

means "hermitage, studio name."

  • Hermitage - A Small Thatched Cottage; a humble dwelling.

  • 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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

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