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Japanese boy(male) nameShibuya
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しぶや
  • Katakanatip:シブヤ
  • English Syllablestip:shi-bu-ya (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-bu-ya (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shibuya
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shibuchan(しぶちゃん)Click to speech しぶちゃんShunkun(しゅんくん)Click to speech しゅんくんYacchan(やっちゃん)Click to speech やっちゃん

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

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 "Shibuya," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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志武矢- Shibuya -

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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 "military, brave, war."

Name ideas examples

  • Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.

  • Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • 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.

  • Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.

  • Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Name ideas examples

  • Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.

  • Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.

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

  • To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.

  • Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.

渋也- Shibuya -

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means "astringent, reluctant, refined."

Name ideas examples

  • Astringent - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Reluctant - Reluctant - Unwilling; hesitant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of reluctant throughout life.

  • Refined - Refinement represents cultivation, polish, and elegant development. May your child become refined in character and skill.

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

  • Stagnant - Stagnant - Not moving or progressing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stagnant throughout life.

  • Unflashy - Unflashy - Having a subdued or understated style - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unflashy throughout life.

means "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

渋哉- Shibuya -

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means "astringent, reluctant, refined."

Name ideas examples

  • Astringent - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Reluctant - Reluctant - Unwilling; hesitant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of reluctant throughout life.

  • Refined - Refinement represents cultivation, polish, and elegant development. May your child become refined in character and skill.

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

  • Stagnant - Stagnant - Not moving or progressing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stagnant throughout life.

  • Unflashy - Unflashy - Having a subdued or understated style - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unflashy throughout life.

means "question particle, exclamation, beginning."

Name ideas examples

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

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

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • First Time - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.

  • To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

渋夜- Shibuya -

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means "astringent, reluctant, refined."

Name ideas examples

  • Astringent - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Reluctant - Reluctant - Unwilling; hesitant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of reluctant throughout life.

  • Refined - Refinement represents cultivation, polish, and elegant development. May your child become refined in character and skill.

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

  • Stagnant - Stagnant - Not moving or progressing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stagnant throughout life.

  • Unflashy - Unflashy - Having a subdued or understated style - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unflashy throughout life.

means "night, midnight."

Name ideas examples

  • Night - Night offers rest, mystery, and the quiet needed for deep reflection. May your child find peace in the night and wake refreshed for new days.

  • Midnight - Midnight marks the transition between days, a moment of stillness and change. May your child navigate life's transitions with the stillness of midnight.

志蕪哉- Shibuya -

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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 "turnip, overgrown, wasteland."

Name ideas examples

  • Turnip - Turning represents change, adaptation, and the pivots that redirect life. May your child know when to turn, adapting wisely to life's changes.

  • Overgrown - Overgrown - Wild with weeds; untended - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of overgrown throughout life.

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

  • Kabu - Kabu - A biennial plant of the Brassica family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of kabu throughout life.

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

  • To Become Wild - Wild geese symbolize loyalty, communication, and the importance of community and family bonds. May your child honor family bonds like the wild goose, never forgetting where they belong.

means "question particle, exclamation, beginning."

Name ideas examples

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

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

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • First Time - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.

  • To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

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