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Satochan(さとちゃん)
Kichan( きちゃん)
Satokun( さとくん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Satoki
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 "Satoki," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
聖 means "holy, saint, wise."
Imperial - Relating to the emperor.
Intelligent - Wise and knowledgeable.
Holy - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Saint - Saints represent the highest moral achievement and devotion. May your child strive toward saintly goodness in their daily life.
Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.
Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
樹 means "tree, plant, establish."
Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.
Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.
Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.
聡 means "wise, clever, perceptive."
Clever - Quick to Understand; bright.
Perceptive - Having keen hearing and understanding.
Acute - Having a keen sense of hearing.
Gifted - Possessing exceptional talent and intelligence.
Insightful - Having a deep understanding of a situation.
Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
Clever - Cleverness is quick intelligence, the ability to find creative solutions to problems. May your child be clever in solving problems, finding creative paths others miss.
Perceptive - Being perceptive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be perceptive, letting this quality guide their path.
Acute - Acute - Having a keen sense of hearing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of acute throughout life.
Gifted - Gifted - Possessing exceptional talent and intelligence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gifted throughout life.
Insightful - Being insightful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be insightful, letting this quality guide their path.
貴 means "noble, precious, respect."
Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.
Precious - Preciousness represents irreplaceable value, rarity, and worth beyond measure. May your child know they are precious, valued beyond measure.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Esteemed - Being esteemed represents earning respect through worthy action. May your child be respected and honor that respect.
Revered - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
里 means "village, residence, birthplace."
Birthplace - The native home of a wife or servant.
Administrative Unit - An ancient Japanese district division.
Mansion - A large house or building.
Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.
Residence - Residence - A Dwelling; a home - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of residence throughout life.
Birthplace - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Administrative Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Distance Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Foster Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.
Mansion - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
To Dwell - The act of dwell represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dwell with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
輝 means "to shine."
To Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.
Glow - A gentle glow represents warmth, comfort, and the quiet radiance of inner peace. May your child glow with inner warmth, comforting all who come near their gentle light.
Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.
Splendor - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the full expression of one's potential. May your child achieve splendor in all things, manifesting their full magnificent potential.
哲 means "philosophy, wise, clear."
Philosophy - The study of wisdom and knowledge.
Clear - Bright in Understanding; enlightened.
Intelligent - Wise and knowledgeable.
Prudent - Wise and judicious.
Sagacious - Wise and perceptive.
Philosophy - Thinking and philosophy guide humanity toward truth and understanding. May your child think deeply and seek wisdom throughout life.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.
Sagacious - Being sagacious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be sagacious, letting this quality guide their path.
幹 means "tree trunk, main, ability."
Tree Trunk - The trunk represents core strength, central support, and main structure. May your child be strong at their core.
Main - Main - The principal part; the essential element - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of main throughout life.
Ability - Ability - Talent and skill; capability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ability throughout life.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
Manage - Manage - To handle affairs; to organize - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of manage throughout life.
Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.
彗 means "comet, broom, sweep."
Comet - A celestial body with a tail.
Broom - A sweeping implement.
Sweep - To clean by brushing.
To Pay - To give money or other forms of payment in exchange for goods or services.
Comet - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.
Broom - Broom - A sweeping implement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of broom throughout life.
Sweep - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
To Pay - The act of pay represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pay with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
樹 means "tree, plant, establish."
Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.
Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.
Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.
悟 means "to realize, to awaken, to wake."
To Realize - The act of realize represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child realize with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Wake - Waking represents awareness, alertness, and readiness for new opportunities. May your child wake alert to life's opportunities, ready for each new day.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
慧 means "intelligent, buddhist wisdom."
Intelligent - Wise; clever; quick-witted.
Buddhist Wisdom - The power to see truth clearly in Buddhist philosophy.
Discernment - The ability to recognize and understand the truth or reality of a situation.
Insightful - Having the ability to see and understand things clearly.
Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Buddhist Wisdom - Wisdom in Japanese culture means not just knowledge, but the discernment to apply it with compassion. May your child grow wise in both mind and heart, using knowledge to serve and help others.
Discernment - Discernment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive discernment throughout life.
Insightful - Being insightful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be insightful, letting this quality guide their path.
生 means "to live, alive, life."
To Give Birth - To be Born; to produce; to create; to occur.
Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced.
Scholar - A title for learned people; teacher.
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.
智 means "wisdom, intelligence, knowledge."
Wisdom - Deep knowledge and understanding.
Intelligence - Mental Acuity; cleverness.
Ability to Understand and Process Things - The capacity to comprehend and process information.
Insightful - Having or showing an ability to understand and think deeply about a situation.
Intelligent - Having or showing great knowledge or understanding.
Wise - Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
Wisdom - Wisdom in Japanese culture means not just knowledge, but the discernment to apply it with compassion. May your child grow wise in both mind and heart, using knowledge to serve and help others.
Intelligence - Intelligence - Mental Acuity; cleverness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intelligence throughout life.
Ability to Understand and Process Things - Ability To Understand And Process Things - The capacity to comprehend and process information - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ability to understand and process things throughout life.
Insightful - Being insightful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be insightful, letting this quality guide their path.
Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
基 means "foundation, base, basis."
Foundation - The base on which something stands.
Basis - The Fundamental Principle; the starting point.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
Foundation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Base - The base represents foundation, support, and starting points. May your child build on a solid base of values and skills.
Basis - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Counting Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.
Group of Atoms - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
智 means "wisdom, intelligence, knowledge."
Wisdom - Deep knowledge and understanding.
Intelligence - Mental Acuity; cleverness.
Ability to Understand and Process Things - The capacity to comprehend and process information.
Insightful - Having or showing an ability to understand and think deeply about a situation.
Intelligent - Having or showing great knowledge or understanding.
Wise - Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
Wisdom - Wisdom in Japanese culture means not just knowledge, but the discernment to apply it with compassion. May your child grow wise in both mind and heart, using knowledge to serve and help others.
Intelligence - Intelligence - Mental Acuity; cleverness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intelligence throughout life.
Ability to Understand and Process Things - Ability To Understand And Process Things - The capacity to comprehend and process information - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ability to understand and process things throughout life.
Insightful - Being insightful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be insightful, letting this quality guide their path.
Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
智 means "wisdom, intelligence, knowledge."
Wisdom - Deep knowledge and understanding.
Intelligence - Mental Acuity; cleverness.
Ability to Understand and Process Things - The capacity to comprehend and process information.
Insightful - Having or showing an ability to understand and think deeply about a situation.
Intelligent - Having or showing great knowledge or understanding.
Wise - Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
Wisdom - Wisdom in Japanese culture means not just knowledge, but the discernment to apply it with compassion. May your child grow wise in both mind and heart, using knowledge to serve and help others.
Intelligence - Intelligence - Mental Acuity; cleverness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intelligence throughout life.
Ability to Understand and Process Things - Ability To Understand And Process Things - The capacity to comprehend and process information - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ability to understand and process things throughout life.
Insightful - Being insightful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be insightful, letting this quality guide their path.
Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
樹 means "tree, plant, establish."
Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.
Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.
Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.
智 means "wisdom, intelligence, knowledge."
Wisdom - Deep knowledge and understanding.
Intelligence - Mental Acuity; cleverness.
Ability to Understand and Process Things - The capacity to comprehend and process information.
Insightful - Having or showing an ability to understand and think deeply about a situation.
Intelligent - Having or showing great knowledge or understanding.
Wise - Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
Wisdom - Wisdom in Japanese culture means not just knowledge, but the discernment to apply it with compassion. May your child grow wise in both mind and heart, using knowledge to serve and help others.
Intelligence - Intelligence - Mental Acuity; cleverness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intelligence throughout life.
Ability to Understand and Process Things - Ability To Understand And Process Things - The capacity to comprehend and process information - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ability to understand and process things throughout life.
Insightful - Being insightful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be insightful, letting this quality guide their path.
Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
稀 means "rare, thin."
Dilute - Make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; faint; sparse - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Thin - Thinned and diluted represents distributed influence and wider reach. May your child extend their influence widely.
Dilute - Dilution represents spreading influence, softening intensity, and gentle application. May your child apply strength gently.
理 means "pattern, to govern, reason."
To Judge - A judicial official.
To Understand - To Comprehend; to realize.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
To Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
To Judge - The act of judge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child judge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Understand - The act of understand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child understand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.
Judgment - Judgment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive judgment throughout life.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Science - Science - Physics; natural science - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of science throughout life.
Understanding - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
理 means "pattern, to govern, reason."
To Judge - A judicial official.
To Understand - To Comprehend; to realize.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
To Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
To Judge - The act of judge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child judge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Understand - The act of understand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child understand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.
Judgment - Judgment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive judgment throughout life.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Science - Science - Physics; natural science - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of science throughout life.
Understanding - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
貴 means "noble, precious, respect."
Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.
Precious - Preciousness represents irreplaceable value, rarity, and worth beyond measure. May your child know they are precious, valued beyond measure.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Esteemed - Being esteemed represents earning respect through worthy action. May your child be respected and honor that respect.
Revered - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
聡 means "wise, clever, perceptive."
Clever - Quick to Understand; bright.
Perceptive - Having keen hearing and understanding.
Acute - Having a keen sense of hearing.
Gifted - Possessing exceptional talent and intelligence.
Insightful - Having a deep understanding of a situation.
Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
Clever - Cleverness is quick intelligence, the ability to find creative solutions to problems. May your child be clever in solving problems, finding creative paths others miss.
Perceptive - Being perceptive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be perceptive, letting this quality guide their path.
Acute - Acute - Having a keen sense of hearing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of acute throughout life.
Gifted - Gifted - Possessing exceptional talent and intelligence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gifted throughout life.
Insightful - Being insightful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be insightful, letting this quality guide their path.
基 means "foundation, base, basis."
Foundation - The base on which something stands.
Basis - The Fundamental Principle; the starting point.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
Foundation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Base - The base represents foundation, support, and starting points. May your child build on a solid base of values and skills.
Basis - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Counting Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.
Group of Atoms - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
聡 means "wise, clever, perceptive."
Clever - Quick to Understand; bright.
Perceptive - Having keen hearing and understanding.
Acute - Having a keen sense of hearing.
Gifted - Possessing exceptional talent and intelligence.
Insightful - Having a deep understanding of a situation.
Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
Clever - Cleverness is quick intelligence, the ability to find creative solutions to problems. May your child be clever in solving problems, finding creative paths others miss.
Perceptive - Being perceptive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be perceptive, letting this quality guide their path.
Acute - Acute - Having a keen sense of hearing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of acute throughout life.
Gifted - Gifted - Possessing exceptional talent and intelligence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gifted throughout life.
Insightful - Being insightful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be insightful, letting this quality guide their path.
稀 means "rare, thin."
Dilute - Make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; faint; sparse - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Thin - Thinned and diluted represents distributed influence and wider reach. May your child extend their influence widely.
Dilute - Dilution represents spreading influence, softening intensity, and gentle application. May your child apply strength gently.
里 means "village, residence, birthplace."
Birthplace - The native home of a wife or servant.
Administrative Unit - An ancient Japanese district division.
Mansion - A large house or building.
Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.
Residence - Residence - A Dwelling; a home - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of residence throughout life.
Birthplace - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Administrative Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Distance Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Foster Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.
Mansion - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
To Dwell - The act of dwell represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dwell with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
樹 means "tree, plant, establish."
Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.
Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.
Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.
嵯 means "steep."
Steep - Describes a mountain that is very steep and difficult to climb.
Rugged - Describes a mountain that is rough and rugged in appearance.
斗 means "dipper, measure, constellation."
Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.
Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).
Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.
Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.
Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.
Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Names that have the same gender and start with S.
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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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