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Sawachan(さわちゃん)
Sawarin( さわりん)
Sawako( さわこ)![]()
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:
Sawa
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 "Sawa," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
咲 means "to smile, to bloom."
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
爽 means "clear, refreshing, to differ."
Refreshing - Invigorating; crisp; pleasant.
Different, Divergent - To differ, to make a mistake, to err, to violate.
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.
冴 means "to be clear, sharp, to freeze."
To be Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Freeze - The act of freeze represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child freeze with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.
Frigid - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
佐 means "assist, aid, deputy."
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Deputy - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
砂 means "sand, granular."
羽 means "feather, bird, ornament."
Ornament - A decorative item held while dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Feather - Feather represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the feather's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.
Ornament - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
紗 means "gauze."
Gauze - A thin, sheer fabric made of silk or cotton.
Gauze - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
紗 means "gauze."
Gauze - A thin, sheer fabric made of silk or cotton.
Gauze - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.
羽 means "feather, bird, ornament."
Ornament - A decorative item held while dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Feather - Feather represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the feather's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.
Ornament - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
佐 means "assist, aid, deputy."
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Deputy - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
杷 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.
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.
冴 means "to be clear, sharp, to freeze."
To be Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Freeze - The act of freeze represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child freeze with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.
Frigid - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
琶 means "biwa, pipa."
冴 means "to be clear, sharp, to freeze."
To be Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Freeze - The act of freeze represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child freeze with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.
Frigid - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
環 means "ring, circle, to surround."
Ring - A ring-shaped jade ornament.
Circle - Something in the shape of a ring.
Encompass - To encompass or encompass something.
Revolve - To move in a circle or orbit.
Ring - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Circle - Circles represent completeness, unity, and the Japanese concept of 円 (en) - connection and harmony. May your child's life be complete and harmonious, full of meaningful connections.
To Surround - The act of surround represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child surround with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Encompass - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Revolve - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
冴 means "to be clear, sharp, to freeze."
To be Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Freeze - The act of freeze represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child freeze with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.
Frigid - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
羽 means "feather, bird, ornament."
Ornament - A decorative item held while dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Feather - Feather represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the feather's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.
Ornament - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
冴 means "to be clear, sharp, to freeze."
To be Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Freeze - The act of freeze represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child freeze with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.
Frigid - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
咲 means "to smile, to bloom."
杷 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.
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.
咲 means "to smile, to bloom."
笑 means "laugh, smile, joy."
Laugh - Laugh - To express amusement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of laugh throughout life.
Smile - Smile - A facial expression of happiness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of smile throughout life.
Joy - Joy is the spontaneous happiness that arises from a heart at peace with itself and the world. May your child overflow with joy, spreading happiness to everyone they meet.
咲 means "to smile, to bloom."
花 means "flower, flower-like, to bloom."
Flower - The blossom of plants and trees; flora in general.
Flower-like - Something resembling a flower in shape; something beautifully blooming.
To Blur - For vision to become hazy; to become dizzy; to be dazzled.
Cherry Blossom - The flower of the cherry tree; plum blossom.
Congratulatory Gift - A monetary gift given on festive occasions.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
Popular - Something Admired; something glamorous and celebrated.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
Flower-like - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
To Bloom - Blooming represents the fulfillment of potential and the courage to reveal one's true beauty. May your child bloom fearlessly, revealing their true beauty when the time is right.
To Blur - The act of blur represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child blur with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Cherry Blossom - Cherry blossoms (桜) embody the Japanese concept of mono no aware—the bittersweet beauty of impermanence. May your child live fully in each moment like the cherry blossom, embracing life's beautiful transience.
Congratulatory Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Glare - Glare represents intense focus, brightness, and commanding attention. May your child shine with brilliance that draws positive attention.
Plum Blossoms - Plum blossoms represent resilience and hope, blooming bravely while snow still covers the ground. May your child bloom with courage like the plum, bringing hope even in winter's coldest days.
Popular - Popularity represents acceptance, appeal, and connection with many. May your child be popular for their kindness and character.
Splendid Things - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - 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.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - 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.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
環 means "ring, circle, to surround."
Ring - A ring-shaped jade ornament.
Circle - Something in the shape of a ring.
Encompass - To encompass or encompass something.
Revolve - To move in a circle or orbit.
Ring - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Circle - Circles represent completeness, unity, and the Japanese concept of 円 (en) - connection and harmony. May your child's life be complete and harmonious, full of meaningful connections.
To Surround - The act of surround represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child surround with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Encompass - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Revolve - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - 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.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
羽 means "feather, bird, ornament."
Ornament - A decorative item held while dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Feather - Feather represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the feather's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.
Ornament - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - 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.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
輪 means "wheel, ring, turn."
Wheel - A circular frame.
Ring - A circular band.
Circulate - To move around in a circle.
Flower - A counting word used to refer to a flower.
Grand - A large and impressive scale.
In Sequence - To take turns.
Surroundings - The shape or form of something.
Vertical - Referring to the north and south.
Wheel - Wheel - A circular frame - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of wheel throughout life.
Ring - Ring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in ring with purpose and skill.
Turn - Turning represents change of direction, pivoting, and new perspectives. May your child turn wisely at life's crossroads.
Circulate - Circulating represents flow, sharing, and the movement of good. May your child circulate kindness and positive energy wherever they go.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
In Sequence - In Sequence - To take turns - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of in sequence throughout life.
Surroundings - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Vertical - Being vertical represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vertical, letting this quality guide their path.
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.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
幸 means "happiness, fortune, blessing."
Appreciate, Like - Having a favorable opinion of something.
Cherish, Love - Showing affection and care for someone or something.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
Happiness - Happiness in Japanese philosophy comes from acceptance, gratitude, and living in harmony. May your child find true happiness through gratitude, acceptance, and loving relationships.
Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.
Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Appreciate, Like - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Cherish, Love - Cherishing represents treasuring what is precious and nurturing with care. May your child cherish and be cherished.
Harvest - Harvest represents the reward of patient labor and the abundance of nature. May your child enjoy rich harvests from all they cultivate in life.
Imperial Visit - Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial visit throughout life.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
彩 means "to color, coloring, appearance."
Appearance - Figure; state; manner.
Coloring - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
琶 means "biwa, pipa."
彩 means "to color, coloring, appearance."
Appearance - Figure; state; manner.
Coloring - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
早 means "early, early morning, quickly."
Early - Early in time or season.
Hasten - To make something happen sooner or faster.
To Hasten - To Speed Up; to become earlier; to make earlier.
Young - A prefix indicating youth.
Early - Being early represents preparation, foresight, and respect for others' time. May your child be early in preparation, showing foresight and respect for others.
Early Morning - Being early represents preparation, foresight, and respect for others' time. May your child be early in preparation, showing foresight and respect for others.
Quickly - Quickly - Promptly; immediately; soon - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of quickly throughout life.
Hasten - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
To Hasten - The act of hasten represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child hasten with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Young - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.
波 means "wave, surge, spread."
Wave - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.
Surge - Surge - A rising and falling motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surge throughout life.
Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.
早 means "early, early morning, quickly."
Early - Early in time or season.
Hasten - To make something happen sooner or faster.
To Hasten - To Speed Up; to become earlier; to make earlier.
Young - A prefix indicating youth.
Early - Being early represents preparation, foresight, and respect for others' time. May your child be early in preparation, showing foresight and respect for others.
Early Morning - Being early represents preparation, foresight, and respect for others' time. May your child be early in preparation, showing foresight and respect for others.
Quickly - Quickly - Promptly; immediately; soon - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of quickly throughout life.
Hasten - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
To Hasten - The act of hasten represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child hasten with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Young - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.
羽 means "feather, bird, ornament."
Ornament - A decorative item held while dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Feather - Feather represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the feather's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.
Ornament - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
早 means "early, early morning, quickly."
Early - Early in time or season.
Hasten - To make something happen sooner or faster.
To Hasten - To Speed Up; to become earlier; to make earlier.
Young - A prefix indicating youth.
Early - Being early represents preparation, foresight, and respect for others' time. May your child be early in preparation, showing foresight and respect for others.
Early Morning - Being early represents preparation, foresight, and respect for others' time. May your child be early in preparation, showing foresight and respect for others.
Quickly - Quickly - Promptly; immediately; soon - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of quickly throughout life.
Hasten - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
To Hasten - The act of hasten represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child hasten with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Young - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.
輪 means "wheel, ring, turn."
Wheel - A circular frame.
Ring - A circular band.
Circulate - To move around in a circle.
Flower - A counting word used to refer to a flower.
Grand - A large and impressive scale.
In Sequence - To take turns.
Surroundings - The shape or form of something.
Vertical - Referring to the north and south.
Wheel - Wheel - A circular frame - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of wheel throughout life.
Ring - Ring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in ring with purpose and skill.
Turn - Turning represents change of direction, pivoting, and new perspectives. May your child turn wisely at life's crossroads.
Circulate - Circulating represents flow, sharing, and the movement of good. May your child circulate kindness and positive energy wherever they go.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
In Sequence - In Sequence - To take turns - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of in sequence throughout life.
Surroundings - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Vertical - Being vertical represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vertical, letting this quality guide their path.
桜 means "cherry blossom, cherry tree."
Sakura - Cherry Blossom. A deciduous tree of the rose family.
Cherry Tree - Cherry trees symbolize renewal, beauty, and the celebratory spirit of spring. As a beloved tree in Japanese culture, they represent hope and new beginnings. May your child blossom like the cherry tree, bringing beauty and joy each season of life.
Sakura - Sakura (cherry blossoms) embody mono no aware, the poignant beauty of impermanence, reminding us to cherish each moment. May your child embrace life's fleeting beauty like the cherry blossom, living fully and leaving a lasting impression.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
沙 means "sand, beach, select."
Sand - Fine particles of rock.
Beach - A sandy shore.
Desert - A barren area of land, typically with little vegetation, extreme temperatures, and sparse population.
Sift - To separate out the good from the bad by washing with water.
Sand - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Beach - Beach - A sandy shore - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of beach throughout life.
Select - Selecting represents wisdom, choice, and careful decision-making. May your child select wisely in all of life's important choices.
Desert - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Sift - Sifting represents separating, discerning, and finding the valuable. May your child discern what is valuable.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
沙 means "sand, beach, select."
Sand - Fine particles of rock.
Beach - A sandy shore.
Desert - A barren area of land, typically with little vegetation, extreme temperatures, and sparse population.
Sift - To separate out the good from the bad by washing with water.
Sand - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Beach - Beach - A sandy shore - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of beach throughout life.
Select - Selecting represents wisdom, choice, and careful decision-making. May your child select wisely in all of life's important choices.
Desert - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Sift - Sifting represents separating, discerning, and finding the valuable. May your child discern what is valuable.
波 means "wave, surge, spread."
Wave - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.
Surge - Surge - A rising and falling motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surge throughout life.
Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.
沙 means "sand, beach, select."
Sand - Fine particles of rock.
Beach - A sandy shore.
Desert - A barren area of land, typically with little vegetation, extreme temperatures, and sparse population.
Sift - To separate out the good from the bad by washing with water.
Sand - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Beach - Beach - A sandy shore - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of beach throughout life.
Select - Selecting represents wisdom, choice, and careful decision-making. May your child select wisely in all of life's important choices.
Desert - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Sift - Sifting represents separating, discerning, and finding the valuable. May your child discern what is valuable.
羽 means "feather, bird, ornament."
Ornament - A decorative item held while dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Feather - Feather represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the feather's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.
Ornament - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
沙 means "sand, beach, select."
Sand - Fine particles of rock.
Beach - A sandy shore.
Desert - A barren area of land, typically with little vegetation, extreme temperatures, and sparse population.
Sift - To separate out the good from the bad by washing with water.
Sand - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
Beach - Beach - A sandy shore - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of beach throughout life.
Select - Selecting represents wisdom, choice, and careful decision-making. May your child select wisely in all of life's important choices.
Desert - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Sift - Sifting represents separating, discerning, and finding the valuable. May your child discern what is valuable.
輪 means "wheel, ring, turn."
Wheel - A circular frame.
Ring - A circular band.
Circulate - To move around in a circle.
Flower - A counting word used to refer to a flower.
Grand - A large and impressive scale.
In Sequence - To take turns.
Surroundings - The shape or form of something.
Vertical - Referring to the north and south.
Wheel - Wheel - A circular frame - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of wheel throughout life.
Ring - Ring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in ring with purpose and skill.
Turn - Turning represents change of direction, pivoting, and new perspectives. May your child turn wisely at life's crossroads.
Circulate - Circulating represents flow, sharing, and the movement of good. May your child circulate kindness and positive energy wherever they go.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
In Sequence - In Sequence - To take turns - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of in sequence throughout life.
Surroundings - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Vertical - Being vertical represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vertical, letting this quality guide their path.
然 means "so, natural, burn."
Burn - To be on fire.
Affirmation, Agreement - Used to express affirmation or agreement.
Connective - Used as a connective particle.
State - Used to indicate a state when attached to other words. For example, "suddenly".
So - So - In that manner; thus - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of so throughout life.
Natural - Being natural represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be natural, letting this quality guide their path.
Burn - Fire represents passion, transformation, and purifying energy. May your child burn with passion for worthy causes.
Affirmation, Agreement - Affirmation/Agreement represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive affirmation/agreement throughout life.
Connective - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.
State - State represents condition, status, and the current circumstance of being. May your child maintain a good state of mind, body, and spirit.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
爽 means "clear, refreshing, to differ."
Refreshing - Invigorating; crisp; pleasant.
Different, Divergent - To differ, to make a mistake, to err, to violate.
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.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
爽 means "clear, refreshing, to differ."
Refreshing - Invigorating; crisp; pleasant.
Different, Divergent - To differ, to make a mistake, to err, to violate.
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.
笑 means "laugh, smile, joy."
Laugh - Laugh - To express amusement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of laugh throughout life.
Smile - Smile - A facial expression of happiness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of smile throughout life.
Joy - Joy is the spontaneous happiness that arises from a heart at peace with itself and the world. May your child overflow with joy, spreading happiness to everyone they meet.
爽 means "clear, refreshing, to differ."
Refreshing - Invigorating; crisp; pleasant.
Different, Divergent - To differ, to make a mistake, to err, to violate.
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.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
砂 means "sand, granular."
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
紗 means "gauze."
Gauze - A thin, sheer fabric made of silk or cotton.
Gauze - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.
波 means "wave, surge, spread."
Wave - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.
Surge - Surge - A rising and falling motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surge throughout life.
Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.
茶 means "tea, brown, tea ceremony."
Tea - A beverage made by infusing tea leaves.
Tea Ceremony - The traditional art of preparing and serving tea.
Tea - Tea represents hospitality, mindfulness, and the art of simple pleasures. May your child appreciate the simple pleasures that bring peace and connection.
Tea Ceremony - The tea ceremony (茶道) represents mindfulness, hospitality, and finding beauty in simplicity. May your child find peace in ritual and share hospitality with others.
Brown - Brown represents earthiness, reliability, and natural warmth. May your child be grounded and reliable like the earth itself.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.
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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.
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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.
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cat = 1 syllable
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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