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Roukun(ろうくん)Rouchan( ろうちゃん)
Routan( ろうたん)
This name is also used as a surname: Rou
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 "Rou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
狼 means "wolf."
Wolf - A mammal of the canine family.
Disorderly Or Chaotic - To become disordered or chaotic.
Panic - To be in a state of panic.
老 means "old, aged, senior."
To Age - To grow old, to become elderly.
Elderly Person - Someone who has accumulated experience and is experienced.
To Treat As Elderly - To treat someone with respect due to their age.
To Retire Due To Age - To retire from work due to having reached a certain age.
Lao Tzu - A Chinese philosopher, also known as Laozi, whose abbreviated name is "Lao".
Experienced - This kanji implies that the baby is wise beyond their years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Respected - This kanji implies that the baby is respected by their elders and is held in high regard.
Wise - This kanji implies that the baby is wise and has a deep understanding of the world.
Aged - This kanji implies that the baby is mature and has a deep understanding of life.
Retired - This kanji implies that the baby is ready to take on the world and is ready to retire from their current life.
Philosopher - This kanji implies that the baby is a deep thinker and has a great understanding of philosophy.
楼 means "tower, multi-storied building."
Watchtower - A structure used for observation or surveillance.
郞 means "young man, youth."
Male - A word used to describe a male person.
Son - A word used to describe a son.
A Suffix For A Male Name - A word used as the ending of a male name.
Official Title - A word used as an official title in ancient China.
Man - A male adult human being, representing strength and power.
Son - A male child or young man in relation to his parents, representing family and love.
Husband - A married man in relation to his wife, representing commitment and loyalty.
Young Man - A male adult who is not yet married, representing potential and hope.
A Suffix For A Male Name - A word added to the end of a male name, representing tradition and culture.
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