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Japanese boy(male) nameShian
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しあん
  • Katakanatip:シアン
  • English Syllablestip:shi-an (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-a-n (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shian
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shiankun(しあんくん)Click to speech しあんくんAnchan( あんちゃん)Click to speech  あんちゃんShianchan( しあんちゃん)Click to speech  しあんちゃん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 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 "Shian," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "heir, succeed, continue."

  • Heir - One who inherits.

  • Succeed - To follow in position.

  • To Succeed - To take over and continue the legacy of a family or lineage.

  • Continue - To carry on a legacy.

Name ideas examples

  • Heir - Heirs inherit not just wealth but also responsibility and tradition. May your child be a worthy heir, honoring their inheritance with responsibility.

  • Succeed - Succeeding represents achievement, reaching goals, and accomplishment. May your child succeed in worthy pursuits and help others succeed.

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

  • Continue - Continuing represents persistence, dedication, and steady progress. May your child continue forward with determination through all challenges.

means "apricot, ginkgo."

  • Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.

  • Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").

  • Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.

Name ideas examples

  • Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

志庵- Shian -

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means "aspiration, will, record."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.

  • Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.

  • Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.

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

  • Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.

  • Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.

means "hermitage, studio name."

  • Hermitage - A Small Thatched Cottage; a humble dwelling.

  • Studio Name - A refined name for a scholar's dwelling or study.

  • Small - A small house with a thatched roof.

  • Term - A term used for the residence of a literary person or the pseudonym of a study.

Name ideas examples

  • Hermitage - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Studio 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.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Term - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

支庵- Shian -

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means "support, branch, pay."

Name ideas examples

  • Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.

  • Branch - Branches represent growth, reaching outward, and family connections. May your child branch out into the world while staying connected to family.

  • Pay - Pay - To disburse money; to give - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pay throughout life.

  • Block - Blocking represents protection, defense, and standing firm against harm. May your child block negativity and protect what is good.

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

  • Limb - Limbs represent action, capability, and the means to reach goals. May your child extend their reach toward worthy goals.

  • Zodiac - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

means "hermitage, studio name."

  • Hermitage - A Small Thatched Cottage; a humble dwelling.

  • Studio Name - A refined name for a scholar's dwelling or study.

  • Small - A small house with a thatched roof.

  • Term - A term used for the residence of a literary person or the pseudonym of a study.

Name ideas examples

  • Hermitage - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Studio 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.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Term - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

紫安- Shian -

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means "purple, soy sauce."

Name ideas examples

  • Purple - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Soy Sauce - Soy Sauce - Soy sauce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of soy sauce throughout life.

means "peaceful, to calm, to enjoy."

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

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

  • Easy - Easy - Simple; effortless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of easy throughout life.

  • Enjoyment - Enjoyment represents pleasure, appreciation, and savoring life. May your child find deep enjoyment in life's blessings.

  • Reassuring - Medicine represents healing, care, and the restoration of wholeness. May your child bring healing wherever there is hurt.

紫庵- Shian -

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means "purple, soy sauce."

Name ideas examples

  • Purple - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Soy Sauce - Soy Sauce - Soy sauce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of soy sauce throughout life.

means "hermitage, studio name."

  • Hermitage - A Small Thatched Cottage; a humble dwelling.

  • Studio Name - A refined name for a scholar's dwelling or study.

  • Small - A small house with a thatched roof.

  • Term - A term used for the residence of a literary person or the pseudonym of a study.

Name ideas examples

  • Hermitage - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Studio 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.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Term - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

詩晏- Shian -

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means "poetry, poem."

Name ideas examples

  • Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.

  • Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.

means "late, peaceful, serene."

  • Late - Coming after the expected time.

  • Peaceful - Calm and tranquil.

  • Serene - Untroubled and quiet.

Name ideas examples

  • Late - Lateness teaches the value of time and the importance of punctuality. May your child value time, understanding its preciousness and irreversibility.

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

  • Serene - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.

誌庵- Shian -

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means "record, journal, mark."

Name ideas examples

  • Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.

  • To Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.

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

  • Mark - Mark - A Sign; an indication - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mark throughout life.

means "hermitage, studio name."

  • Hermitage - A Small Thatched Cottage; a humble dwelling.

  • Studio Name - A refined name for a scholar's dwelling or study.

  • Small - A small house with a thatched roof.

  • Term - A term used for the residence of a literary person or the pseudonym of a study.

Name ideas examples

  • Hermitage - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Studio 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.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Term - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

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