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Japanese boy(male) nameSarai
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:さらい
  • Katakanatip:サライ
  • English Syllablestip:sa-rai (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:sa-ra-i (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Sarai
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Saraichan(さらいちゃん)Click to speech さらいちゃんSarachan( さらちゃん)Click to speech  さらちゃんSa-kun( さーくん)Click to speech  さーくん

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

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

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 "Sarai," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "rake, loquat, handle."

  • Rake - A farm tool for gathering grain.

  • Loquat - Part of the word for loquat fruit (biwa).

  • Handle - The grip of a tool.

  • Farming Tool - A farming tool used for collecting grains or tilling the soil.

  • Fruit Tree - The name of a fruit tree, a deciduous evergreen tree of the rose family.

Name ideas examples

  • Rake - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

  • Loquat - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Handle - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.

  • Farming Tool - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Fruit Tree - The fruit tree represents productive growth, sweet yields, and generational giving. May your child bear sweet fruit.

爽生- Sarai -

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means "clear, refreshing, to differ."

Name ideas examples

  • Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

  • Refreshing - Refreshing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in refreshing with purpose and skill.

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

  • Different, Divergent - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.

means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

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

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

  • 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.

  • Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

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