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Samonkun(さもんくん)
Sachan(さちゃん)
Montan(もんたん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Samon
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 "Samon," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
佐 means "assist, aid, deputy."
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Deputy - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
門 means "gate, entrance, house."
Gate - An entrance to buildings.
Entrance - A place for entering and exiting.
Phylum - A major taxonomic division in biological classification.
Counter - A unit for counting cannons.
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
School - An academic or religious tradition.
Gate - Gates represent entry, transition, and the important thresholds of life. May your child pass through life's gates with honor, each threshold bringing blessing.
Entrance - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Phylum - Phylum represents fundamental classification, the deep structure underlying diversity. May your child understand fundamental truths while appreciating life's diversity.
Counter - Counter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the counter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.
School - School - An academic or religious tradition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of school throughout life.
冴 means "to be clear, sharp, to freeze."
To be Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Freeze - The act of freeze represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child freeze with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.
Frigid - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
門 means "gate, entrance, house."
Gate - An entrance to buildings.
Entrance - A place for entering and exiting.
Phylum - A major taxonomic division in biological classification.
Counter - A unit for counting cannons.
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
School - An academic or religious tradition.
Gate - Gates represent entry, transition, and the important thresholds of life. May your child pass through life's gates with honor, each threshold bringing blessing.
Entrance - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Phylum - Phylum represents fundamental classification, the deep structure underlying diversity. May your child understand fundamental truths while appreciating life's diversity.
Counter - Counter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the counter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.
School - School - An academic or religious tradition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of school throughout life.
左 means "left, to go left, east."
Left - Left represents the heart side, intuition, and the path less traveled. May your child trust their heart and have courage to take unconventional paths.
To Assist - The act of assist represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child assist with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Evidence - Evidence represents proof, verification, and establishing truth. May your child stand on solid evidence.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Lower - Lower represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the lower's dedication and skill in their life's work.
門 means "gate, entrance, house."
Gate - An entrance to buildings.
Entrance - A place for entering and exiting.
Phylum - A major taxonomic division in biological classification.
Counter - A unit for counting cannons.
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
School - An academic or religious tradition.
Gate - Gates represent entry, transition, and the important thresholds of life. May your child pass through life's gates with honor, each threshold bringing blessing.
Entrance - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Phylum - Phylum represents fundamental classification, the deep structure underlying diversity. May your child understand fundamental truths while appreciating life's diversity.
Counter - Counter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the counter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.
School - School - An academic or religious tradition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of school throughout life.
砂 means "sand, granular."
紋 means "pattern, lines, crest."
Pattern - Designs on woven fabric.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
Lines - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Crest - Crest - Family Emblem; a symbol a family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crest throughout life.
紗 means "gauze."
Gauze - A thin, sheer fabric made of silk or cotton.
Gauze - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.
門 means "gate, entrance, house."
Gate - An entrance to buildings.
Entrance - A place for entering and exiting.
Phylum - A major taxonomic division in biological classification.
Counter - A unit for counting cannons.
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
School - An academic or religious tradition.
Gate - Gates represent entry, transition, and the important thresholds of life. May your child pass through life's gates with honor, each threshold bringing blessing.
Entrance - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Phylum - Phylum represents fundamental classification, the deep structure underlying diversity. May your child understand fundamental truths while appreciating life's diversity.
Counter - Counter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the counter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.
School - School - An academic or religious tradition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of school throughout life.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
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What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
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あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
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“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
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
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
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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