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Shigekun(しげくん)Micchan( みっちゃん)
Shigechan( しげちゃん)
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: Shigemi
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 "Shigemi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
茂 means "lush, abundant, thriving."
Thriving - The growth of plants and trees is abundant.
Abundant - Rich and plentiful.
Outstanding - Splendid and beautiful.
Diligent - To strive and make an effort.
Thriving - Symbolizing a life of abundance and growth.
Abundant - Representing a life of abundance and wealth.
Outstanding - Signifying a life of excellence and beauty.
Diligent - Representing a life of hard work and dedication.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
繁 means "grow."
Increase, Grow - To increase or grow in number or size, such as plants and trees.
Prosperous, Thriving - To become prosperous or thriving.
Busy, Complicated - To be busy or complicated.
Horse's Girth - A strap or band that goes around a horse's belly.
Increase, Grow - To symbolize growth and prosperity for the baby.
Prosperous, Thriving - To wish for the baby to have a prosperous and thriving life.
Busy, Complicated - To wish for the baby to have a busy and fulfilling life.
己 means "self, oneself, me, i."
Self - Refers to oneself.
Sixth Of The Ten Stems - Refers to the sixth of the ten stems in the Chinese system of numerology.
Earth - Refers to the element of Earth in the Five Elements system.
Center - Center in the eight directions.
Self - It symbolizes the individual's unique identity and independence.
Sixth Of The Ten Celestial Stems - It symbolizes the individual's place in the order of the universe and their connection to the greater world.
Earth Of The Five Elements - It symbolizes the individual's connection to the natural world and their grounding in the physical realm.
成 means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."
To Become, Be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
To Accomplish, Achieve, Fulfill - To make/finish/complete.
To Be Orderly, Well Formed, Finished - To be settled/completed.
To Reconcile, Harmonize, Pacify - To settle disputes and bring stability.
To show respect for someone's departure or arrival.
Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.
Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.
Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
繁 means "grow."
Increase, Grow - To increase or grow in number or size, such as plants and trees.
Prosperous, Thriving - To become prosperous or thriving.
Busy, Complicated - To be busy or complicated.
Horse's Girth - A strap or band that goes around a horse's belly.
Increase, Grow - To symbolize growth and prosperity for the baby.
Prosperous, Thriving - To wish for the baby to have a prosperous and thriving life.
Busy, Complicated - To wish for the baby to have a busy and fulfilling life.
巳 means "snake, serpent."
Snake - The fifth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Direction - South-southeast.
Time - 10am and two hours before and after.
繁 means "grow."
Increase, Grow - To increase or grow in number or size, such as plants and trees.
Prosperous, Thriving - To become prosperous or thriving.
Busy, Complicated - To be busy or complicated.
Horse's Girth - A strap or band that goes around a horse's belly.
Increase, Grow - To symbolize growth and prosperity for the baby.
Prosperous, Thriving - To wish for the baby to have a prosperous and thriving life.
Busy, Complicated - To wish for the baby to have a busy and fulfilling life.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
茂 means "lush, abundant, thriving."
Thriving - The growth of plants and trees is abundant.
Abundant - Rich and plentiful.
Outstanding - Splendid and beautiful.
Diligent - To strive and make an effort.
Thriving - Symbolizing a life of abundance and growth.
Abundant - Representing a life of abundance and wealth.
Outstanding - Signifying a life of excellence and beauty.
Diligent - Representing a life of hard work and dedication.
己 means "self, oneself, me, i."
Self - Refers to oneself.
Sixth Of The Ten Stems - Refers to the sixth of the ten stems in the Chinese system of numerology.
Earth - Refers to the element of Earth in the Five Elements system.
Center - Center in the eight directions.
Self - It symbolizes the individual's unique identity and independence.
Sixth Of The Ten Celestial Stems - It symbolizes the individual's place in the order of the universe and their connection to the greater world.
Earth Of The Five Elements - It symbolizes the individual's connection to the natural world and their grounding in the physical realm.
茂 means "lush, abundant, thriving."
Thriving - The growth of plants and trees is abundant.
Abundant - Rich and plentiful.
Outstanding - Splendid and beautiful.
Diligent - To strive and make an effort.
Thriving - Symbolizing a life of abundance and growth.
Abundant - Representing a life of abundance and wealth.
Outstanding - Signifying a life of excellence and beauty.
Diligent - Representing a life of hard work and dedication.
巳 means "snake, serpent."
Snake - The fifth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Direction - South-southeast.
Time - 10am and two hours before and after.
茂 means "lush, abundant, thriving."
Thriving - The growth of plants and trees is abundant.
Abundant - Rich and plentiful.
Outstanding - Splendid and beautiful.
Diligent - To strive and make an effort.
Thriving - Symbolizing a life of abundance and growth.
Abundant - Representing a life of abundance and wealth.
Outstanding - Signifying a life of excellence and beauty.
Diligent - Representing a life of hard work and dedication.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
重 means "heavy, important, serious."
Heavy - Having a great weight
Serious - Having a great importance
Respectful - Showing respect and admiration for someone or something.
Weight - The amount of heaviness of an object.
Burden - A heavy load or responsibility.
Fearful - Feeling fear or apprehension.
Repeated - Done or said again and again.
Layer - A thin sheet or coating of something.
己 means "self, oneself, me, i."
Self - Refers to oneself.
Sixth Of The Ten Stems - Refers to the sixth of the ten stems in the Chinese system of numerology.
Earth - Refers to the element of Earth in the Five Elements system.
Center - Center in the eight directions.
Self - It symbolizes the individual's unique identity and independence.
Sixth Of The Ten Celestial Stems - It symbolizes the individual's place in the order of the universe and their connection to the greater world.
Earth Of The Five Elements - It symbolizes the individual's connection to the natural world and their grounding in the physical realm.
重 means "heavy, important, serious."
Heavy - Having a great weight
Serious - Having a great importance
Respectful - Showing respect and admiration for someone or something.
Weight - The amount of heaviness of an object.
Burden - A heavy load or responsibility.
Fearful - Feeling fear or apprehension.
Repeated - Done or said again and again.
Layer - A thin sheet or coating of something.
巳 means "snake, serpent."
Snake - The fifth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Direction - South-southeast.
Time - 10am and two hours before and after.
重 means "heavy, important, serious."
Heavy - Having a great weight
Serious - Having a great importance
Respectful - Showing respect and admiration for someone or something.
Weight - The amount of heaviness of an object.
Burden - A heavy load or responsibility.
Fearful - Feeling fear or apprehension.
Repeated - Done or said again and again.
Layer - A thin sheet or coating of something.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
重 means "heavy, important, serious."
Heavy - Having a great weight
Serious - Having a great importance
Respectful - Showing respect and admiration for someone or something.
Weight - The amount of heaviness of an object.
Burden - A heavy load or responsibility.
Fearful - Feeling fear or apprehension.
Repeated - Done or said again and again.
Layer - A thin sheet or coating of something.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
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