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Shiankun(しあんくん)
Anchan( あんちゃん)
Shianchan( しあんちゃん)![]()
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:
Shian
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.
嗣 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.
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.
杏 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.
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 means "aspiration, will, record."
Aspiration - A Goal or Ambition; a purpose.
Will - Determination; intention to achieve.
Document - To record or document.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
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.
庵 means "hermitage, studio name."
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.
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 means "support, branch, pay."
Block - To block or obstruct.
Hinder - To hinder or impede.
Limb - The arms and legs of a human or animal.
Zodiac - The twelve earthly branches.
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.
庵 means "hermitage, studio name."
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.
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 means "purple, soy sauce."
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.
安 means "peaceful, to calm, to enjoy."
To Enjoy - To take pleasure.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Cheap - Low in price.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
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 means "purple, soy sauce."
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.
庵 means "hermitage, studio name."
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.
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 means "poetry, poem."
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.
晏 means "late, peaceful, serene."
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 means "record, journal, mark."
To Record - To make a record of something.
Journal - A Periodical; a magazine.
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.
庵 means "hermitage, studio name."
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.
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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