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Sanchan(さんちゃん)
Zoukun( ぞうくん)
Sanpi( さんぴ)![]()
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 "Sanzou," 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.
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.
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.
蔵 means "store, warehouse, treasury."
Warehouse - A Storehouse; a repository.
Treasury - A place for valuables.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism.
Store - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.
Warehouse - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Treasury - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Hide - Hiding represents discretion, privacy, and knowing when to reveal. May your child know when to hide their light and when to let it shine.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Buddhist/Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of buddhist/taoist scriptures throughout life.
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.
造 means "create, construct, reach."
Accomplish, Achieve - To bring something to completion or fruition.
Hurried, Hasty - Acting or done quickly without proper thought or preparation.
Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.
Construct - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.
Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Become, Develop - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Country Protector - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Hurried, Hasty - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
参 means "participate, visit, consult."
Participate - To Join in; to take part.
To Meet with Someone of Higher Status (e.g. a noble person) - To pay respects and seek an audience.
Participate - Participate - To join in; to take part - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of participate throughout life.
Visit - Visit - To call on; to attend - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of visit throughout life.
Consult - Consult - To refer to; to compare - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of consult throughout life.
To Meet with Someone of Higher Status (e.g. a noble person) - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
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.
参 means "participate, visit, consult."
Participate - To Join in; to take part.
To Meet with Someone of Higher Status (e.g. a noble person) - To pay respects and seek an audience.
Participate - Participate - To join in; to take part - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of participate throughout life.
Visit - Visit - To call on; to attend - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of visit throughout life.
Consult - Consult - To refer to; to compare - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of consult throughout life.
To Meet with Someone of Higher Status (e.g. a noble person) - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
蔵 means "store, warehouse, treasury."
Warehouse - A Storehouse; a repository.
Treasury - A place for valuables.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism.
Store - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.
Warehouse - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Treasury - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Hide - Hiding represents discretion, privacy, and knowing when to reveal. May your child know when to hide their light and when to let it shine.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Buddhist/Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of buddhist/taoist scriptures throughout life.
参 means "participate, visit, consult."
Participate - To Join in; to take part.
To Meet with Someone of Higher Status (e.g. a noble person) - To pay respects and seek an audience.
Participate - Participate - To join in; to take part - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of participate throughout life.
Visit - Visit - To call on; to attend - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of visit throughout life.
Consult - Consult - To refer to; to compare - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of consult throughout life.
To Meet with Someone of Higher Status (e.g. a noble person) - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
造 means "create, construct, reach."
Accomplish, Achieve - To bring something to completion or fruition.
Hurried, Hasty - Acting or done quickly without proper thought or preparation.
Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.
Construct - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.
Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Become, Develop - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Country Protector - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Hurried, Hasty - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
産 means "produce, property, birth."
Birth - The act of being born.
Source of Life - A source of sustenance or a means of livelihood.
To be Born - To come into existence or to be brought into the world.
Unaltered - To remain in its original state or form.
Produce - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Property - Propriety represents correctness, appropriateness, and fitting behavior. May your child always act properly, fitting their behavior to each situation.
Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Source of Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
To be Born - The act of be born represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be born with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Unaltered - Unaltered - To remain in its original state or form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.
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.
産 means "produce, property, birth."
Birth - The act of being born.
Source of Life - A source of sustenance or a means of livelihood.
To be Born - To come into existence or to be brought into the world.
Unaltered - To remain in its original state or form.
Produce - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Property - Propriety represents correctness, appropriateness, and fitting behavior. May your child always act properly, fitting their behavior to each situation.
Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Source of Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
To be Born - The act of be born represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be born with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Unaltered - Unaltered - To remain in its original state or form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.
蔵 means "store, warehouse, treasury."
Warehouse - A Storehouse; a repository.
Treasury - A place for valuables.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism.
Store - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.
Warehouse - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Treasury - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Hide - Hiding represents discretion, privacy, and knowing when to reveal. May your child know when to hide their light and when to let it shine.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Buddhist/Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of buddhist/taoist scriptures throughout life.
産 means "produce, property, birth."
Birth - The act of being born.
Source of Life - A source of sustenance or a means of livelihood.
To be Born - To come into existence or to be brought into the world.
Unaltered - To remain in its original state or form.
Produce - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Property - Propriety represents correctness, appropriateness, and fitting behavior. May your child always act properly, fitting their behavior to each situation.
Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Source of Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
To be Born - The act of be born represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be born with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Unaltered - Unaltered - To remain in its original state or form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.
造 means "create, construct, reach."
Accomplish, Achieve - To bring something to completion or fruition.
Hurried, Hasty - Acting or done quickly without proper thought or preparation.
Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.
Construct - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.
Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Become, Develop - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Country Protector - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Hurried, Hasty - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
算 means "number, to count, counting sticks."
Number - Number represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the number's dedication and skill in their life's work.
To Calculate - The act of calculate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child calculate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Counting Sticks - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Age - Age brings wisdom, experience, and the perspective of time. May your child grow wiser with age, valuing each year's gifts.
Life Span - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Planning - Planning represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in planning with purpose and skill.
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.
算 means "number, to count, counting sticks."
Number - Number represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the number's dedication and skill in their life's work.
To Calculate - The act of calculate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child calculate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Counting Sticks - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Age - Age brings wisdom, experience, and the perspective of time. May your child grow wiser with age, valuing each year's gifts.
Life Span - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Planning - Planning represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in planning with purpose and skill.
蔵 means "store, warehouse, treasury."
Warehouse - A Storehouse; a repository.
Treasury - A place for valuables.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism.
Store - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.
Warehouse - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Treasury - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Hide - Hiding represents discretion, privacy, and knowing when to reveal. May your child know when to hide their light and when to let it shine.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Buddhist/Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of buddhist/taoist scriptures throughout life.
算 means "number, to count, counting sticks."
Number - Number represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the number's dedication and skill in their life's work.
To Calculate - The act of calculate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child calculate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Counting Sticks - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Age - Age brings wisdom, experience, and the perspective of time. May your child grow wiser with age, valuing each year's gifts.
Life Span - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Planning - Planning represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in planning with purpose and skill.
造 means "create, construct, reach."
Accomplish, Achieve - To bring something to completion or fruition.
Hurried, Hasty - Acting or done quickly without proper thought or preparation.
Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.
Construct - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.
Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Become, Develop - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Country Protector - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Hurried, Hasty - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
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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.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
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:
あ (a) = 1 mora
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.
What is English Transcription?
“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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