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Senkun(せんくん)
Tsuntsun( つんつん)
Tocchan( とっちゃん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Sento
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 "Sento," 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.
渡 means "to cross, to pass, ferry."
To Cross - To traverse by boat over rivers or seas.
To Cross - The act of cross represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cross with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Hand Over - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
To Pass - The act of pass represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Ferry - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
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.
人 means "person, others, each person."
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
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.
十 means "ten, ten times, tenth."
Ten - The number 10.
Tenth - The tenth position.
Numerous - Many in number.
Perfect - Complete and satisfactory.
Ten - Ten (十) represents perfection, completeness, and the cross that unites all directions. May your child achieve perfect completeness, uniting all aspects of their being.
Ten 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.
Tenth - Tenth - The tenth position - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tenth throughout life.
Numerous - Being numerous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numerous, letting this quality guide their path.
Perfect - Perfect - Complete and satisfactory - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of perfect throughout life.
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.
斗 means "dipper, measure, constellation."
Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.
Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).
Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.
Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.
Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.
Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
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.
渡 means "to cross, to pass, ferry."
To Cross - To traverse by boat over rivers or seas.
To Cross - The act of cross represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cross with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Hand Over - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
To Pass - The act of pass represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Ferry - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
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.
登 means "climb, register, mature."
Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.
Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.
Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.
Climb - Climbing represents effort, progress, and reaching higher. May your child climb steadily toward their highest aspirations.
Register - Register represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the register's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Mature - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Immediately - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Ripen - Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ripen throughout life.
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.
都 means "capital, metropolis, elegant."
Capital - The city where the emperor resides; seat of government.
Metropolis - A Large, Important City; an urban center.
Elegant - Refined and Sophisticated; gracefully beautiful.
Big Town - A large city, such as Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan.
Everyone - All people or everyone.
Graceful and Beautiful - A graceful and beautiful appearance or manner.
To Rule - The act of governing or ruling over a group of people or a country.
Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.
Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.
Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.
Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.
Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.
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.
人 means "person, others, each person."
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
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.
斗 means "dipper, measure, constellation."
Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.
Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).
Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.
Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.
Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.
Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
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.
登 means "climb, register, mature."
Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.
Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.
Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.
Climb - Climbing represents effort, progress, and reaching higher. May your child climb steadily toward their highest aspirations.
Register - Register represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the register's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Mature - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Immediately - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Ripen - Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ripen throughout life.
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.
都 means "capital, metropolis, elegant."
Capital - The city where the emperor resides; seat of government.
Metropolis - A Large, Important City; an urban center.
Elegant - Refined and Sophisticated; gracefully beautiful.
Big Town - A large city, such as Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan.
Everyone - All people or everyone.
Graceful and Beautiful - A graceful and beautiful appearance or manner.
To Rule - The act of governing or ruling over a group of people or a country.
Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.
Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.
Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.
Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.
Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.
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.
登 means "climb, register, mature."
Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.
Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.
Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.
Climb - Climbing represents effort, progress, and reaching higher. May your child climb steadily toward their highest aspirations.
Register - Register represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the register's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Mature - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Immediately - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Ripen - Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ripen throughout life.
船 means "ship, boat."
人 means "person, others, each person."
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
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.
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.
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