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Japanese boy(male) nameSempei
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:せんぺい
  • Katakanatip:センペイ
  • English Syllablestip:sem-pei (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:se-m-pe-i (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Sempei
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Senchan(せんちゃん)Click to speech せんちゃんPeikun( ぺいくん)Click to speech  ぺいくんSenpeikun( せんぺいくん)Click to speech  せんぺいくん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 11 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Sempei," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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仙丙- Sempei -

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means "hermit, immortal, wizard."

  • Hermit - One who lives in solitude; a mountain recluse.

  • Immortal - A being who has transcended death; a sage with supernatural powers.

  • Wizard - One with mystical abilities.

  • Cent - The phonetic translation of the American currency unit "cent".

  • Nimble - A person who is as nimble as a sage.

  • Otherworldly - Ethereal; transcendent; beyond the ordinary.

  • Sage - A person said to have attained the technique of immortality and eternal youth through training in the mountains.

Name ideas examples

  • Hermit - The hermit represents solitary wisdom, deep contemplation, and inner cultivation. May your child find wisdom in quiet reflection.

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

  • Wizard - Wizard - One with mystical abilities - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of wizard throughout life.

  • Cent - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Nimble - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Otherworldly - Otherworldly - Ethereal; transcendent; beyond the ordinary - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of otherworldly throughout life.

  • Sage - Sages possess deep wisdom earned through reflection and experience. May your child develop sage wisdom through reflection and experience.

means "third, fire, south."

  • Third - The third in a series.

  • Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).

  • South - The southern direction.

  • C - The third grade or rank.

Name ideas examples

  • Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.

  • Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

仙兵- Sempei -

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means "hermit, immortal, wizard."

  • Hermit - One who lives in solitude; a mountain recluse.

  • Immortal - A being who has transcended death; a sage with supernatural powers.

  • Wizard - One with mystical abilities.

  • Cent - The phonetic translation of the American currency unit "cent".

  • Nimble - A person who is as nimble as a sage.

  • Otherworldly - Ethereal; transcendent; beyond the ordinary.

  • Sage - A person said to have attained the technique of immortality and eternal youth through training in the mountains.

Name ideas examples

  • Hermit - The hermit represents solitary wisdom, deep contemplation, and inner cultivation. May your child find wisdom in quiet reflection.

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

  • Wizard - Wizard - One with mystical abilities - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of wizard throughout life.

  • Cent - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Nimble - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Otherworldly - Otherworldly - Ethereal; transcendent; beyond the ordinary - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of otherworldly throughout life.

  • Sage - Sages possess deep wisdom earned through reflection and experience. May your child develop sage wisdom through reflection and experience.

means "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - 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.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - 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.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

仙平- Sempei -

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means "hermit, immortal, wizard."

  • Hermit - One who lives in solitude; a mountain recluse.

  • Immortal - A being who has transcended death; a sage with supernatural powers.

  • Wizard - One with mystical abilities.

  • Cent - The phonetic translation of the American currency unit "cent".

  • Nimble - A person who is as nimble as a sage.

  • Otherworldly - Ethereal; transcendent; beyond the ordinary.

  • Sage - A person said to have attained the technique of immortality and eternal youth through training in the mountains.

Name ideas examples

  • Hermit - The hermit represents solitary wisdom, deep contemplation, and inner cultivation. May your child find wisdom in quiet reflection.

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

  • Wizard - Wizard - One with mystical abilities - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of wizard throughout life.

  • Cent - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Nimble - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Otherworldly - Otherworldly - Ethereal; transcendent; beyond the ordinary - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of otherworldly throughout life.

  • Sage - Sages possess deep wisdom earned through reflection and experience. May your child develop sage wisdom through reflection and experience.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

先平- Sempei -

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means "ahead, before, first."

Name ideas examples

  • Ahead - 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.

  • Before - Before - Earlier in time; previously - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of before throughout life.

  • First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.

  • Precede - Precede - To go before or lead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precede throughout life.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

千丙- Sempei -

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means "thousand, thousand times, many."

Name ideas examples

  • Thousand - Thousand represents vastness, eternity, and the senbazuru (thousand cranes) of healing wishes. May your child's blessings be as countless as a thousand cranes, healing and eternal.

  • Thousand Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

means "third, fire, south."

  • Third - The third in a series.

  • Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).

  • South - The southern direction.

  • C - The third grade or rank.

Name ideas examples

  • Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.

  • Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

千兵- Sempei -

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means "thousand, thousand times, many."

Name ideas examples

  • Thousand - Thousand represents vastness, eternity, and the senbazuru (thousand cranes) of healing wishes. May your child's blessings be as countless as a thousand cranes, healing and eternal.

  • Thousand Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

means "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - 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.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - 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.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

千平- Sempei -

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means "thousand, thousand times, many."

Name ideas examples

  • Thousand - Thousand represents vastness, eternity, and the senbazuru (thousand cranes) of healing wishes. May your child's blessings be as countless as a thousand cranes, healing and eternal.

  • Thousand Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

宣丙- Sempei -

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means "declare, spread, imperial."

Name ideas examples

  • Declare - Declare - To Announce; to proclaim - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of declare throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

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

  • Dispatch - Dispatch - To send out or circulate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dispatch throughout life.

  • Manifest - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Permeate - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Proclaim - Proclaim - To make a formal announcement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proclaim throughout life.

means "third, fire, south."

  • Third - The third in a series.

  • Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).

  • South - The southern direction.

  • C - The third grade or rank.

Name ideas examples

  • Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.

  • Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

宣兵- Sempei -

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means "declare, spread, imperial."

Name ideas examples

  • Declare - Declare - To Announce; to proclaim - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of declare throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

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

  • Dispatch - Dispatch - To send out or circulate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dispatch throughout life.

  • Manifest - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Permeate - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Proclaim - Proclaim - To make a formal announcement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proclaim throughout life.

means "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - 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.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - 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.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

宣平- Sempei -

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means "declare, spread, imperial."

Name ideas examples

  • Declare - Declare - To Announce; to proclaim - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of declare throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

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

  • Dispatch - Dispatch - To send out or circulate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dispatch throughout life.

  • Manifest - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Permeate - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Proclaim - Proclaim - To make a formal announcement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proclaim throughout life.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

山平- Sempei -

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means "mountain, temple, burial mound."

  • Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.

  • Temple - A term added to temple names.

  • Burial Mound - A grave made by piling earth.

  • Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.

  • Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.

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

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

Name ideas examples

  • Mountain - The mountain represents stability, aspiration, and majestic permanence. May your child stand firm like a mountain.

  • Temple - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

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

  • Climax - The climax represents the peak moment, highest achievement, and dramatic fulfillment. May your child reach life's peak moments.

  • Enryaku-ji - Enryaku-Ji - The temple on Mount Hiei - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enryaku-ji throughout life.

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

  • Peak - Peaks represent achievement, high points, and reaching summits. May your child reach the peaks of their aspirations.

means "flat, peace, ordinary."

Name ideas examples

  • Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.

  • Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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