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Japanese boy(male) nameSengen
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:せんげん
  • Katakanatip:センゲン
  • English Syllablestip:sen-gen (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:se-n-ge-n (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Sengen
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Senkun(せんくん)Click to speech せんくんGenchan(げんちゃん)Click to speech げんちゃんSenchan(せんちゃん)Click to speech せんちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Sengen," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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泉源- Sengen -

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means "spring, source, afterlife."

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  • Spring - Spring represents renewal, new beginnings, and the awakening of life after dormancy. May your child carry spring's energy of renewal, beginning each day with fresh hope.

  • Source - Source - The Origin; the beginning - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of source throughout life.

  • Afterlife - Afterlife - The world of the dead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of afterlife throughout life.

means "source, spring, root."

Name ideas examples

  • Source - Source - The Origin; the beginning - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of source throughout life.

  • Spring - Spring represents renewal, new beginnings, and the awakening of life after dormancy. May your child carry spring's energy of renewal, beginning each day with fresh hope.

  • Root - Roots provide stability, nourishment, and connection to one's origins. May your child stay rooted in their values while branching out to new heights.

  • Genji - Genji - The Minamoto clan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of genji throughout life.

  • Search - Searching represents seeking, exploration, and the quest for truth. May your child search for meaning and find it abundantly.

羨玄- Sengen -

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means "to admire, excess, tomb path."

  • To Admire - To Envy; to desire; to long for; to aspire to.

  • Excess - Surplus; remainder; overflow.

  • Tomb Path - The passage to a burial chamber.

  • Adore - Having a deep admiration or love for someone or something.

  • Envy - Feeling jealous or resentful of someone or something.

  • Yearn - Having a strong desire or longing for something.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Excess - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Tomb Path - Path (道) in Japanese represents not just physical roads but the Way—a life practice. May your child find their Way, walking a path of purpose and meaning.

  • Adore - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Envy - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Yearn - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.

means "black, profound, distant."

Name ideas examples

  • Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.

  • Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.

  • Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.

  • Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.

  • North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.

茜弦- Sengen -

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means "madder, crimson."

Name ideas examples

  • Madder - Madder represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the madder's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Crimson - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Akane - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Red - Red in Japan represents vitality, celebration, and protection from evil spirits. May your child be vibrant and protected, their life full of celebration and vitality.

means "string, bowstring, chord."

  • String - A cord on a musical instrument.

  • Bowstring - The string of a bow.

  • Chord - A straight line in a circle.

  • Half Moon - The crescent shape of the moon.

  • Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Chord - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

  • Half Moon - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.

  • Hypotenuse - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

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