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Senchan(せんちゃん)
Rikun( りくん)
Sentan( せんたん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Senri
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 "Senri," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
千 means "thousand, thousand times, many."
Many - A large quantity.
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.
璃 means "lapis lazuli, crystal."
Glass - A character used in the name of one of the seven treasures, "Hari".
Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.
Glass - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
千 means "thousand, thousand times, many."
Many - A large quantity.
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.
哩 means "mile, emphasis."
泉 means "spring, source, afterlife."
Afterlife - The world of the dead.
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.
理 means "pattern, to govern, reason."
To Judge - A judicial official.
To Understand - To Comprehend; to realize.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
To Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
To Judge - The act of judge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child judge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Understand - The act of understand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child understand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.
Judgment - Judgment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive judgment throughout life.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Science - Science - Physics; natural science - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of science throughout life.
Understanding - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
千 means "thousand, thousand times, many."
Many - A large quantity.
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.
理 means "pattern, to govern, reason."
To Judge - A judicial official.
To Understand - To Comprehend; to realize.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
To Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
To Judge - The act of judge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child judge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Understand - The act of understand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child understand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.
Judgment - Judgment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive judgment throughout life.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Science - Science - Physics; natural science - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of science throughout life.
Understanding - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
千 means "thousand, thousand times, many."
Many - A large quantity.
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.
莉 means "jasmine, fragrant."
Jasmine - Part of the word for jasmine flower.
Fragrant - Sweet-smelling; aromatic.
Beauty - The quality of being attractive, graceful, and delicate.
Fragrance - The pleasant smell of something, such as a flower or perfume.
Jasmine - Jasmine symbolizes grace, elegance, and the sweet fragrance of virtue. Its white blossoms represent purity and auspiciousness. May your child spread the gentle fragrance of jasmine, bringing sweetness to all they meet.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.
Fragrance - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a sweet fragrance wherever they go.
千 means "thousand, thousand times, many."
Many - A large quantity.
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.
里 means "village, residence, birthplace."
Birthplace - The native home of a wife or servant.
Administrative Unit - An ancient Japanese district division.
Mansion - A large house or building.
Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.
Residence - Residence - A Dwelling; a home - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of residence throughout life.
Birthplace - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Administrative Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Distance Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Foster Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.
Mansion - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
To Dwell - The act of dwell represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dwell with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
仙 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.
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.
哩 means "mile, emphasis."
千 means "thousand, thousand times, many."
Many - A large quantity.
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.
利 means "profit, sharp, useful."
Useful - Convenient; advantageous.
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Useful - Being useful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be useful, letting this quality guide their path.
Effective, Efficient - Effective/Efficient - Having an effect
Establish, Set Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
Intelligent, Wise - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Speak, Talk - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
扇 means "fan, door, to fan."
To Fan - To create wind with a fan or similar tool.
Stir - To stir up, to incite.
Wave - To create a breeze by waving a fan or a folding fan.
Fan - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.
To Fan - The act of fan represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child fan with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.
Stir - Stir - To stir up, to incite - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stir throughout life.
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.
利 means "profit, sharp, useful."
Useful - Convenient; advantageous.
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Useful - Being useful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be useful, letting this quality guide their path.
Effective, Efficient - Effective/Efficient - Having an effect
Establish, Set Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
Intelligent, Wise - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Speak, Talk - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
旋 means "revolve, circle, return."
Circle - To move in a circular path.
Revolve - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
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.
Return - Returning represents coming back, restoration, and completing cycles. May your child always return to their values and loved ones.
理 means "pattern, to govern, reason."
To Judge - A judicial official.
To Understand - To Comprehend; to realize.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
To Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
To Judge - The act of judge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child judge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Understand - The act of understand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child understand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.
Judgment - Judgment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive judgment throughout life.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Science - Science - Physics; natural science - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of science throughout life.
Understanding - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
旋 means "revolve, circle, return."
Circle - To move in a circular path.
Revolve - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
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.
Return - Returning represents coming back, restoration, and completing cycles. May your child always return to their values and loved ones.
里 means "village, residence, birthplace."
Birthplace - The native home of a wife or servant.
Administrative Unit - An ancient Japanese district division.
Mansion - A large house or building.
Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.
Residence - Residence - A Dwelling; a home - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of residence throughout life.
Birthplace - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Administrative Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Distance Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Foster Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.
Mansion - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
To Dwell - The act of dwell represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dwell with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
泉 means "spring, source, afterlife."
Afterlife - The world of the dead.
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.
李 means "plum tree, judge."
Judge - A government official.
Jailer - A person who is in charge of a prison or jail.
Official - A person holding a public office or position of authority.
Plum Tree - The plum tree (ume) blooms in late winter, symbolizing resilience, perseverance, and hope. As the first flower of spring, it represents renewal and endurance through hardship. May your child bloom courageously like the plum, even in life's coldest seasons.
Judge - Judges must balance justice with mercy, wisdom with fairness. May your child judge fairly and wisely in all matters of life.
Jailer - Jailer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the jailer's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
泉 means "spring, source, afterlife."
Afterlife - The world of the dead.
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.
里 means "village, residence, birthplace."
Birthplace - The native home of a wife or servant.
Administrative Unit - An ancient Japanese district division.
Mansion - A large house or building.
Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.
Residence - Residence - A Dwelling; a home - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of residence throughout life.
Birthplace - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Administrative Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Distance Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Foster Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.
Mansion - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
To Dwell - The act of dwell represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dwell with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
洗 means "wash, purify, investigate."
Investigate - To examine thoroughly.
Clean - To make something free from dirt, marks, or unwanted substances.
Completely Disappear - To vanish completely without a trace.
Examine Suspicious Things - To investigate and look into suspicious things.
Refreshing - To have a feeling of being refreshed or invigorated.
Respectful - To show respect and humility.
Rinse - To wash something with water to remove dirt or impurities.
Wash - Washing represents cleansing, purification, and making fresh. May your child be cleansed and make fresh starts.
Purify - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Investigate - Investigation represents the pursuit of truth, curiosity, and careful examination. May your child investigate with curiosity, seeking truth in all matters.
Clean - Cleanliness represents purity, order, and the clarity of an unburdened mind. May your child maintain cleanliness in body, mind, and spirit.
Completely Disappear - Completeness represents wholeness, fulfillment, and finishing what is started. May your child be complete, whole in themselves and finishing what they start.
Examine Suspicious Things - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Refreshing - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.
Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Rinse - Rinsing represents cleansing, removing impurities, and refreshing. May your child be cleansed and refreshed.
里 means "village, residence, birthplace."
Birthplace - The native home of a wife or servant.
Administrative Unit - An ancient Japanese district division.
Mansion - A large house or building.
Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.
Residence - Residence - A Dwelling; a home - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of residence throughout life.
Birthplace - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Administrative Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Distance Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Foster Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.
Mansion - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
To Dwell - The act of dwell represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dwell with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
茜 means "madder, crimson."
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.
理 means "pattern, to govern, reason."
To Judge - A judicial official.
To Understand - To Comprehend; to realize.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
To Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
To Judge - The act of judge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child judge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Understand - The act of understand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child understand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.
Judgment - Judgment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive judgment throughout life.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Science - Science - Physics; natural science - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of science throughout life.
Understanding - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
茜 means "madder, crimson."
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.
里 means "village, residence, birthplace."
Birthplace - The native home of a wife or servant.
Administrative Unit - An ancient Japanese district division.
Mansion - A large house or building.
Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.
Residence - Residence - A Dwelling; a home - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of residence throughout life.
Birthplace - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Administrative Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Distance Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Foster Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.
Mansion - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
To Dwell - The act of dwell represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dwell with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
閃 means "flash, glimpse, dodge."
Flash - The flash represents sudden brilliance, momentary revelation, and sparkling spirit. May your child shine with brilliant flashes of inspiration.
Glimpse - The glimpse represents catching sight of something fleeting and precious. May your child catch glimpses of beauty and truth.
Dodge - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Lightning - Lightning symbolizes sudden illumination, divine power, and transformative energy. May your child strike with brilliant insight, illuminating truth in an instant.
Shine, Glow - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
理 means "pattern, to govern, reason."
To Judge - A judicial official.
To Understand - To Comprehend; to realize.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
To Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
To Judge - The act of judge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child judge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Understand - The act of understand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child understand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.
Judgment - Judgment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive judgment throughout life.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Science - Science - Physics; natural science - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of science throughout life.
Understanding - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
閃 means "flash, glimpse, dodge."
Flash - The flash represents sudden brilliance, momentary revelation, and sparkling spirit. May your child shine with brilliant flashes of inspiration.
Glimpse - The glimpse represents catching sight of something fleeting and precious. May your child catch glimpses of beauty and truth.
Dodge - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Lightning - Lightning symbolizes sudden illumination, divine power, and transformative energy. May your child strike with brilliant insight, illuminating truth in an instant.
Shine, Glow - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
里 means "village, residence, birthplace."
Birthplace - The native home of a wife or servant.
Administrative Unit - An ancient Japanese district division.
Mansion - A large house or building.
Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.
Residence - Residence - A Dwelling; a home - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of residence throughout life.
Birthplace - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
Administrative Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Distance Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Foster Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.
Mansion - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
To Dwell - The act of dwell represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dwell with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
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Sorts names by how closely they match your search meaning. Names containing more kanji that match your search terms appear higher in the results.
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Sorts names by how many different kanji spellings they have. In general, names with more variants tend to be more familiar and widespread in Japan (with some exceptions).
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Sorts names by page views on this site. Views reflect global traffic (including Japan), so this does not represent popularity among Japanese people only. A high view count does not necessarily mean the name is famous in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
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