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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameSan
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:さん
  • Katakanatip:サン
  • English Syllablestip:san (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:sa-n (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:San
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shizuchan(しずちゃん)Click to speech しずちゃんSacchan( さっちゃん)Click to speech  さっちゃんShi-chan( しーちゃん)Click to speech  しーちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameSan

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "San," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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太陽- San -

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means "thick, great, very."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Great - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.

  • Bold - Bold - Describes someone who is daring - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bold throughout life.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

means "sun, positive, sunny."

Name ideas examples

  • Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.

  • Sunny - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Positive - Being positive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be positive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Bright, Clear - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

  • South Side of a Mountain - The sunny mountain side represents warmth, brightness, and favorable position. May your child find life's sunny sides.

- San -

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means "coral, jingling sound."

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms, used for decoration.

  • Jingling Sound - The sound of jade ornaments clinking.

  • Chime - A description of the sound of a belt ball.

Name ideas examples

  • Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Jingling Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Chime - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

- San -

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means "to praise, to clarify, to assist."

  • To Praise - To Extol; to commend.

  • To Assist - To Help; to support.

  • To Clarify - To make clear.

  • Buddhist Song - A song that praises and honors the Buddha.

  • Eulogy - A literary form of praise.

  • Hymn - Songs praising Buddha.

  • Praise, Commend - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.

  • Reveal - To make something known or visible.

  • Style of Writing - A type of writing that expresses admiration or praise.

Name ideas examples

  • To Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

  • 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.

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

  • Buddhist Song - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Eulogy - Eulogy - A literary form of praise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eulogy throughout life.

  • Hymn - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Praise, Commend - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

  • Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.

  • Style of Writing - Style Of Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in style of writing with purpose and skill.

さん- San -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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