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Japanese boy(male) nameSanshi
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:さんし
  • Katakanatip:サンシ
  • English transcriptionstip:Sanshi
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Sanchan(さんちゃん)Click to speech さんちゃんShishikun( ししくん)Click to speech  ししくんNshichan( んしちゃん)Click to speech  んしちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Sanshi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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三子- Sanshi -

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means "three, third, threefold."

  • Three - The number three.

  • Three Times - Repeating something three times.

  • Third - The third item in a sequence.

  • Frequently - Doing something multiple times.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

山紫- Sanshi -

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means "mountain."

  • Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.

  • Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.

  • Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.

  • Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.

Name ideas examples

  • High Point - It conveys the idea of reaching a high point in life, of achieving success and reaching one's goals.

  • Temple - It conveys the idea of spirituality and faith, of being connected to something greater than oneself.

  • Grave - It conveys the idea of honoring the dead and remembering those who have gone before us.

  • Peak Of Interest - It conveys the idea of being passionate and curious about life, of having a deep interest in the world around us.

means "purple, violet."

  • Purple - A color made by mixing red and blue.

  • Soy Sauce - A condiment made from fermented soybeans.

Name ideas examples

  • Purple - A color that symbolizes royalty, nobility, and mystery.

  • Soy Sauce - A condiment that symbolizes strength, resilience, and adaptability.

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