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Sango-chan(さんごちゃん)
Go-chan( ごちゃん)
San-san( さんさん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Sango
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 "Sango," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
三 means "three, three times, third."
Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.
五 means "five, five times."
Five - Five represents the five elements, the five senses, and completeness in Japanese philosophy. May your child be complete in all five elements—balanced, sensing, and whole.
Five Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
晴 means "clear, fine weather, dispel."
Clear - Free from clouds.
Dispel - To clear away worries.
Bright - Describes a cheerful atmosphere or outlook.
Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Fine Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.
Dispel - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Resolve - Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resolve throughout life.
瑚 means "ritual vessel, coral."
Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.
Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.
燦 means "brilliant."
Bright - Clear and vivid.
Glittering - Sparkling and shimmering.
Splendid - Magnificent and beautiful.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Glittering - Glittering represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in glittering with purpose and skill.
Radiant - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
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.
燦 means "brilliant."
Bright - Clear and vivid.
Glittering - Sparkling and shimmering.
Splendid - Magnificent and beautiful.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Glittering - Glittering represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in glittering with purpose and skill.
Radiant - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
瑚 means "ritual vessel, coral."
Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.
Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.
燦 means "brilliant."
Bright - Clear and vivid.
Glittering - Sparkling and shimmering.
Splendid - Magnificent and beautiful.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Glittering - Glittering represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in glittering with purpose and skill.
Radiant - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
胡 means "barbarian, random, what."
Barbarian - Ancient northern or western peoples of China.
What - A question word expressing doubt.
Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.
Longevity - Long life.
Barbarian - Barbarian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the barbarian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Random - Random - Haphazard; careless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of random throughout life.
What - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Ebisu - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Longevity - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
珊 means "coral, jingling sound."
Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms, used for decoration.
Chime - A description of the sound of a belt ball.
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.
瑚 means "ritual vessel, coral."
Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.
Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.
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