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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, third, threefold."
Three - The number three.
Third - The third item in a sequence.
Frequently - Doing something multiple times.
Three - Symbolizing the three aspects of life
Three Times - Representing the threefold power of love, wisdom, and courage.
Third - Signifying the third generation of a family.
Frequently - Representing the idea of being blessed with good fortune and luck.
五 means "five."
Five - It is the number five. It can be used to represent the fifth child in a family, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
Five Times - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth time something has happened, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
Five Degrees - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth degree of something, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
晴 means "clear, fine, serene."
Clear - Describes a sky with no clouds, or a day with good weather.
Bright - Describes a cheerful atmosphere or outlook.
Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty.
瑚 means "coral."
Festival Vessel - A festival vessel made of a tree-like structure of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.
Coral - A type of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.
燦 means "brilliance, radiance, splendor."
Bright - Clear and vivid.
Radiant - Shining brightly.
Glittering - Sparkling and shimmering.
Splendid - Magnificent and beautiful.
Glowing - Shining with a bright light.
Brilliant - Shining brightly and brilliantly.
Bright - This kanji that conveys a sense of clarity and optimism.
Radiant - This kanji that conveys a sense of joy and happiness.
Glittering - This kanji that conveys a sense of beauty and elegance.
Splendid - This kanji that conveys a sense of grandeur and magnificence.
Glowing - This kanji that conveys a sense of warmth and love.
Brilliant - This kanji that conveys a sense of brilliance and intelligence.
冴 means "clarity, serenity."
Sharpness (of mind or eyes) - Refers to the sharpness of one's mental or visual faculties.
To Clear - Refers to the clarity of something, such as a view or a thought.
To Chill - Refers to the cooling of something, such as a room or an emotion.
To Freeze - Refers to the freezing of something, such as a liquid or an emotion.
Cold - Refers to the temperature of something, such as a room or an emotion.
Frigid - Refers to the extreme coldness of something, such as a room or an emotion.
Clear Headed - This is a positive connotation of the kanji, suggesting that the baby will be sharp-minded and able to think clearly.
Cold - This is a neutral connotation of the kanji, suggesting that the baby will be cool and collected.
Frozen - This is a negative connotation of the kanji, suggesting that the baby will be rigid and unyielding.
Cold Hearted - This is a negative connotation of the kanji, suggesting that the baby will be emotionally distant and unemotional.
燦 means "brilliance, radiance, splendor."
Bright - Clear and vivid.
Radiant - Shining brightly.
Glittering - Sparkling and shimmering.
Splendid - Magnificent and beautiful.
Glowing - Shining with a bright light.
Brilliant - Shining brightly and brilliantly.
Bright - This kanji that conveys a sense of clarity and optimism.
Radiant - This kanji that conveys a sense of joy and happiness.
Glittering - This kanji that conveys a sense of beauty and elegance.
Splendid - This kanji that conveys a sense of grandeur and magnificence.
Glowing - This kanji that conveys a sense of warmth and love.
Brilliant - This kanji that conveys a sense of brilliance and intelligence.
瑚 means "coral."
Festival Vessel - A festival vessel made of a tree-like structure of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.
Coral - A type of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.
燦 means "brilliance, radiance, splendor."
Bright - Clear and vivid.
Radiant - Shining brightly.
Glittering - Sparkling and shimmering.
Splendid - Magnificent and beautiful.
Glowing - Shining with a bright light.
Brilliant - Shining brightly and brilliantly.
Bright - This kanji that conveys a sense of clarity and optimism.
Radiant - This kanji that conveys a sense of joy and happiness.
Glittering - This kanji that conveys a sense of beauty and elegance.
Splendid - This kanji that conveys a sense of grandeur and magnificence.
Glowing - This kanji that conveys a sense of warmth and love.
Brilliant - This kanji that conveys a sense of brilliance and intelligence.
胡 means "hu, foreign, barbarian."
A question word used to express doubt.
Longevity, living a long life.
Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.
Chaotian - Carelessly.
Long Lived - This is a positive connotation that implies a long and prosperous life. It is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of hope and optimism for the future.
Question - This meaning implies a sense of curiosity and inquisitiveness, which is a desirable trait for a baby to have. It is also a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of exploration and discovery.
Rough - This meaning implies a sense of strength and resilience, which is a desirable trait for a baby to have. It is also a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of determination and perseverance.
Barbarian - This meaning implies a sense of wildness and freedom, which is a desirable trait for a baby to have. It is also a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of adventure and exploration.
珊 means "coral."
Coral - A tree-like mass of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletal remains of corals living in the sea, used as an ornament.
Chime - A description of the sound of a belt ball.
瑚 means "coral."
Festival Vessel - A festival vessel made of a tree-like structure of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.
Coral - A type of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.
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