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Japanese boy(male) nameSetsuna
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:せつな
  • Katakanatip:セツナ
  • English Syllablestip:se-tsu-na (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:se-tsu-na (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Setsuna
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Setsuchan(せつちゃん)Click to speech せつちゃんNakkun( なっくん)Click to speech  なっくんTsunakun( つなくん)Click to speech  つなくん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 "Setsuna," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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雪那- Setsuna -

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means "snow, purify."

Name ideas examples

  • Snow - Snow represents purity, silence, and the beauty of enduring harsh conditions with grace. May your child embody snow's purity, remaining pristine despite life's challenges.

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

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

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

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

刹那- Setsuna -

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means "temple, moment."

  • Temple - A Buddhist temple.

  • Moment - An Instant; a very brief time.

  • Monastery - A building or complex of buildings where monks live and practice their religion.

  • Pillar - A column used to mark the moment when a monk attains enlightenment.

Name ideas examples

  • Temple - Temple - A Buddhist temple - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of temple throughout life.

  • Moment - Moments are the building blocks of life, each one precious and unrepeatable. May your child treasure each moment, fully present and aware.

  • Monastery - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.

  • Pillar - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

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

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

汐那- Setsuna -

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means "evening tide, tidal flow."

Name ideas examples

  • Evening Tide - Evening represents completion, reflection, and the gathering of family. May your child's evenings be peaceful, full of reflection and loved ones.

  • Tidal Flow - The tide represents natural rhythm, cosmic connection, and timely action. May your child flow with natural rhythms.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

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

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

雪名- Setsuna -

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means "snow, purify."

Name ideas examples

  • Snow - Snow represents purity, silence, and the beauty of enduring harsh conditions with grace. May your child embody snow's purity, remaining pristine despite life's challenges.

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

means "name, to name, reputation."

Name ideas examples

  • Name - Naming represents identity, recognition, and giving meaning. May your child's name bring them honor and purpose.

  • To Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Reputation - Reputation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of reputation.

  • Achievement - Achievement represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive achievement throughout life.

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

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

  • Formal - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.

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

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

せつな- Setsuna -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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