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Senchan(せんちゃん)Sensen( せんせん)
Sentan( せんたん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Sen
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 "Sen," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
晟 means "brightness, clearness, auspiciousness."
Bright - Shining brightly and clearly.
Prosperous - Flourishing and successful.
Splendid - Impressive and grand.
Bright - This kanji that symbolizes a bright and shining future for the child.
Prosperous - This kanji that symbolizes a prosperous and successful life for the child.
Splendid - This kanji that symbolizes a splendid and grand life for the child.
羽 means "feather, wing."
Feathers - The feathers of a bird or insect.
Bird - A bird or other avian species.
Ornament - An ornament held in the hand when dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Wing - This is a symbol of freedom and hope, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to explore the world and reach their full potential.
Bird - This is a symbol of beauty and grace, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to soar and reach new heights.
Help - This is a symbol of support and guidance, and is a reminder that the baby will have the support of their family and friends to help them reach their goals.
Number - This is a symbol of luck and fortune, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to make their own luck and find success in life.
仙 means "hermit, immortal."
Sage - A person said to have attained the technique of immortality and eternal youth through training in the mountains.
Hermit - A person who lives in the mountains, away from the secular world.
Nimble - A person who is as nimble as a sage.
Cent - The phonetic translation of the American currency unit "cent".
Sage - This kanji implies wisdom and knowledge, and is a great choice for a baby who is expected to grow up to be wise and knowledgeable.
Cent - This kanji is a reference to the American currency unit, and is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be financially successful.
Hermit - This kanji implies a person who is independent and lives away from society, and is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be independent and self-reliant.
Immortality - This kanji implies a person who has achieved eternal life, and is a great choice for a baby who is expected to live a long and healthy life.
泉 means "spring, fountain, well."
Spring - Water that flows from the ground.
Source - Water source.
Afterlife - The world after death. Heaven.
Currency - Money.
Spring - A symbol of life and renewal, a reminder of the beauty of nature.
Source - A reminder of the importance of having a strong foundation and a reliable source of support.
Afterlife - A reminder of the importance of living life to the fullest and cherishing the time we have.
Currency - A reminder of the importance of having financial stability and security.
選 means "select, choose, elect."
Choose - To select or pick something.
Visit - To go to a place or person.
Obtain - To gain or acquire something.
Sort - To separate or classify something.
Give - To present or offer something.
Send - To dispatch or transmit something.
Compose - To create a literary work by selecting poems.
Arrange - To put something in order.
Assemble - To gather or bring together.
Weak - Lacking strength or power.
Feeble - Lacking strength or vigor.
Chosen One - It implies that the child was chosen for a special purpose.
To Visit - It implies that the child will be welcomed and accepted wherever they go.
To Acquire - It implies that the child will be able to acquire knowledge and skills throughout their life.
To Select - It implies that the child will be able to make wise choices in life.
To Give - It implies that the child will be generous and kind.
To Send - It implies that the child will be able to reach out to others and make a difference in the world.
To Select A Poem - It implies that the child will be creative and have an appreciation for the arts."
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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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