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Ryuuchan(りゅうちゃん)
Kenken(けんけん)
Ryuukun(りゅうくん)![]()
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 "Ryuuken," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
龍 means "dragon, imperial, excellent."
Dragon - A mythical creature.
Imperial - Related to the emperor.
Excellent - Outstanding; superior.
Tall Horse - A horse that is more than eight feet tall, considered to be of superior quality.
Dragon - The dragon (龍) in East Asia symbolizes power, wisdom, and benevolent protection. May your child possess the dragon's noble power and wisdom, protecting others with strength and grace.
Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Tall Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.
賢 means "wise, sage, superior."
Admirable - Deserving respect and admiration.
Hardworking - Making a great effort to achieve something.
Honorific - Added to show respect for the other person.
Prudent - Having good judgement and foresight.
Respectful - Showing respect and reverence for someone.
Talented - Having exceptional skill or ability.
Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
Sage - Sages possess deep wisdom earned through reflection and experience. May your child develop sage wisdom through reflection and experience.
Superior - Superior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the superior's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Admirable - Being admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be admirable, letting this quality guide their path.
Hardworking - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.
Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Talented - Talented - Having exceptional skill or ability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of talented throughout life.
To Labor - The act of labor represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child labor with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
劉 means "kill, arrange, axe."
Kill - Kill - To Slay; to destroy (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of kill throughout life.
Arrange - Arrangement represents order, organization, and creating harmony from elements. May your child arrange their life well, creating order and harmony.
Axe - Axe - A cutting weapon - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of axe throughout life.
Connect, Join - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.
拳 means "fist, punch, martial arts."
Fist - A closed hand.
Punch - To strike with the fist.
Hand-to-hand Combat - A game in which players compete by changing the shape of their hands and fingers.
Fist - Fist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the fist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Punch - Punch - To strike with the fist - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of punch throughout life.
Martial Arts - Martial Arts - Combat sports using hands - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of martial arts throughout life.
Hand-to-hand Combat - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
竜 means "dragon, emperor, hero."
Dragon - A legendary serpent-like creature.
Hero - A great, powerful person.
A Horse of More Than Eight Feet Tall - A horse of exceptional quality.
Excellence - Superb Quality; outstanding.
Dragon - The dragon (龍) in East Asia symbolizes power, wisdom, and benevolent protection. May your child possess the dragon's noble power and wisdom, protecting others with strength and grace.
Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.
Hero - Heroes rise to face challenges, inspiring others through their courage. May your child be a hero to those around them, inspiring courage in others.
A Horse of More Than Eight Feet Tall - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.
Excellence - Excellence - Superb Quality; outstanding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of excellence throughout life.
健 means "healthy, strong, skilled."
Healthy - In good physical condition.
Long-lasting - Having the ability to last for a long time.
Powerful - Having great strength and power.
Healthy - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Skilled - Skilled - Capable; talented - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.
Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Powerful - Being powerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be powerful, letting this quality guide their path.
隆 means "prosperity, high, noble."
Prosperity - Flourishing Condition; success.
Prosperous, Vigorous - Having a strong energy or momentum.
Prosperity - Prosperity - Flourishing Condition; success - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of prosperity throughout life.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.
Prosperous, Vigorous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
遣 means "to send, to dismiss, envoy."
To Use - To use or employ something.
Envoy - A messenger.
Causative - A particle indicating causation.
Entrust - To entrust someone or something to someone else.
Gift - A present.
Send Away - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
To Give - Giving represents generosity, love in action, and the joy of blessing others. May your child give generously, finding joy in blessing others.
To Use - The act of use represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child use with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Envoy - Envoy - A messenger - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of envoy throughout life.
Causative - Being causative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be causative, letting this quality guide their path.
Entrust - Entrusting represents faith, delegation, and trust in others. May your child be worthy of trust and know when to entrust others.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Let Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
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