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Shigechan(しげちゃん)Takakun( たかくん)
Shigetan( しげたん)
This name is also used as a surname: Shigetaka
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 "Shigetaka," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
穣 means "abundant, fertile, productive."
To Bear Fruit, Produce A Harvest - To yield a plentiful harvest of grains or other crops.
Abundance, Prosperity - Rich in grains or other crops.
Flourishing, Prosperous - To be abundant or thriving.
Abundance, Prosperity - To signify a life of abundance and prosperity.
Flourishing, Prosperous - To signify a life of flourishing and prosperity.
Fruitful, Productive - To signify a life of productivity and success.
崇 means "adoration, worship, reverence."
High - To be high or tall, like a mountain.
Adore - To revere or worship.
Respect - To show respect or reverence.
Revere - To hold in high esteem or honor.
End - To finish or conclude.
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.
孝 means "filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors."
Respect And Serve Parents - Showing respect and devotion to one's parents.
Respect Ancestors - Showing respect and honoring one's ancestors.
Mourning - Wearing mourning clothes and observing mourning rituals.
Respect - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to show respect and honor to their parents and ancestors.
Devotion - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to be devoted and loyal to their parents and ancestors.
Obedience - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to be obedient and follow the teachings of their parents and ancestors.
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.
雄 means "male, masculine."
Male Animal - A male animal, usually referring to a dominant male in a species.
Male Plant - A male plant, usually referring to a plant with male reproductive organs.
Superior - To be better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - A person who is outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To be powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To be full of energy and vigor.
Superior - To give the baby a name that implies they are better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - To give the baby a name that implies they are outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To give the baby a name that implies they are powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To give the baby a name that implies they are full of energy and vigor.
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.
高 means "high, tall."
High - Used to describe physical height, position, status, or rank.
Excellent - Used to describe a high grade or level.
Famous - Used to describe someone or something that is well-known.
Increase - Used to describe something that is rising or becoming higher.
Respect - Used to show respect for someone's actions or words.
Arrogant - Used to describe someone who is overly proud or haughty.
Amount - Used to describe a quantity or degree.
High - To symbolize a high status or rank in life.
Excellent - To symbolize a high level of excellence.
Famous - To symbolize a desire for the baby to become well-known.
Increase - To symbolize a desire for the baby to grow and become greater.
Respect - To symbolize a desire for the baby to be respected by others.
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.
孝 means "filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors."
Respect And Serve Parents - Showing respect and devotion to one's parents.
Respect Ancestors - Showing respect and honoring one's ancestors.
Mourning - Wearing mourning clothes and observing mourning rituals.
Respect - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to show respect and honor to their parents and ancestors.
Devotion - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to be devoted and loyal to their parents and ancestors.
Obedience - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to be obedient and follow the teachings of their parents and ancestors.
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.
孝 means "filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors."
Respect And Serve Parents - Showing respect and devotion to one's parents.
Respect Ancestors - Showing respect and honoring one's ancestors.
Mourning - Wearing mourning clothes and observing mourning rituals.
Respect - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to show respect and honor to their parents and ancestors.
Devotion - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to be devoted and loyal to their parents and ancestors.
Obedience - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to be obedient and follow the teachings of their parents and ancestors.
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.
敬 means "respect, honor, reverence."
Respect, Honor - Showing respect and admiration for someone or something.
Reverence - A feeling of deep respect and admiration for someone or something.
Humility - Being humble and modest in attitude and behavior.
Graciousness - Being polite and courteous in manner.
Respect - Showing respect and admiration for others and the world around them.
Reverence - A feeling of deep respect and admiration for life and all its wonders.
Humility - Being humble and modest in attitude and behavior, and recognizing one’s own limitations.
Graciousness - Being polite and courteous in manner, and treating others with kindness and consideration.
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.
隆 means "prosperity, high, noble."
Prosperous, Vigorous - Having a strong energy or momentum.
High - Symbolizing a high status or rank in life.
Prosperous - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success.
Noble - Symbolizing a life of honor and respect.
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.
隆 means "prosperity, high, noble."
Prosperous, Vigorous - Having a strong energy or momentum.
High - Symbolizing a high status or rank in life.
Prosperous - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success.
Noble - Symbolizing a life of honor and respect.
栄 means "prosperity, flourish, glory."
To Flourish - To become prosperous and successful.
Splendor - Magnificence and grandeur.
Honor - High respect and esteem.
Brilliance - Shining brightly and radiantly.
孝 means "filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors."
Respect And Serve Parents - Showing respect and devotion to one's parents.
Respect Ancestors - Showing respect and honoring one's ancestors.
Mourning - Wearing mourning clothes and observing mourning rituals.
Respect - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to show respect and honor to their parents and ancestors.
Devotion - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to be devoted and loyal to their parents and ancestors.
Obedience - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to be obedient and follow the teachings of their parents and ancestors.
滋 means "nourishing, nourishment, flavor, taste."
To Flourish - To grow and develop.
To Moisten - To provide moisture and nutrients.
To Increase - To grow in number.
To Be Increasingly - To be more and more.
To Be Delicious - To have a good taste and be nutritious.
To Grow - It symbolizes the growth and development of the child.
To Nourish - It symbolizes the nourishment and care that the parents will provide for the child.
To Increase - It symbolizes the hope that the child will have a bright future and will continue to grow and develop.
To Thrive - It symbolizes the hope that the child will be healthy and happy.
To Blossom - It symbolizes the beauty and potential of the child.
To Flourish - It symbolizes the hope that the child will have a successful and fulfilling life.
孝 means "filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors."
Respect And Serve Parents - Showing respect and devotion to one's parents.
Respect Ancestors - Showing respect and honoring one's ancestors.
Mourning - Wearing mourning clothes and observing mourning rituals.
Respect - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to show respect and honor to their parents and ancestors.
Devotion - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to be devoted and loyal to their parents and ancestors.
Obedience - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to be obedient and follow the teachings of their parents and ancestors.
滋 means "nourishing, nourishment, flavor, taste."
To Flourish - To grow and develop.
To Moisten - To provide moisture and nutrients.
To Increase - To grow in number.
To Be Increasingly - To be more and more.
To Be Delicious - To have a good taste and be nutritious.
To Grow - It symbolizes the growth and development of the child.
To Nourish - It symbolizes the nourishment and care that the parents will provide for the child.
To Increase - It symbolizes the hope that the child will have a bright future and will continue to grow and develop.
To Thrive - It symbolizes the hope that the child will be healthy and happy.
To Blossom - It symbolizes the beauty and potential of the child.
To Flourish - It symbolizes the hope that the child will have a successful and fulfilling life.
空 means "sky, emptiness."
Sky - The vast expanse of the atmosphere above the earth.
Loneliness - A feeling of emptiness or desolation.
Emptiness - A lack of content or substance.
Waste - Something that is not used or is of no value.
Void - An empty space or area.
To Empty - To make something empty or void.
Wide - Having a large area or extent.
Hole - An opening or passage through something.
Gap - A space between two things.
Sky - A reminder of the vastness of the universe and the potential for greatness.
Loneliness - A reminder of the importance of companionship and connection.
Emptiness - A reminder of the importance of filling one's life with meaningful experiences.
Wide - A reminder of the importance of having a broad perspective and open-mindedness.
Hole - A reminder of the importance of finding one's place in the world.
Gap - A reminder of the importance of bridging divides and connecting with
為 means "for, sake, purpose."
To Do, To Act, To Perform - To take action and do something.
To Become, To Be Completed - To reach a state of completion.
To Govern, To Manage, To Organize - To take control and manage something.
To Imitate, To Learn By Imitation - To copy and learn from something.
To Express A Question Or Contradiction - To express a question or contradiction.
飛 means "fly, jump, leap."
Fly - To move through the air like a bird. To move quickly.
High - To be located in a high place.
Unfounded - Without evidence or basis.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese game of Shogi, the Flying Chariot.
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.
喬 means "tall, high, noble."
Tall - Refers to the height of objects such as trees and mountains.
Proud - Refers to having a sense of pride and arrogance.
Tall - It implies that the child will grow to be tall and strong.
Proud - It implies that the child will be proud and confident.
Elegant - It implies that the child will be graceful and refined.
Majestic - It implies that the child will be regal and majestic.
Grand - It implies that the child will be grand and impressive.
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.
尊 means "respect, honor, esteem."
Respectful - Showing respect and reverence for someone or something.
Precious - Highly valued and cherished.
Admirable - Worthy of admiration and respect.
Revered - Highly respected and admired.
Sacred - Regarded with great reverence and respect.
Respectful - Showing respect and reverence for someone or something.
Precious - Highly valued and cherished.
Admirable - Worthy of admiration and respect.
Revered - Highly respected and admired.
Sacred - Regarded with great reverence and respect.
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.
峻 means "steep, towering, high."
High - Having a great height or altitude.
Big - Having a large size or amount.
Steep - Having a sharp incline or angle.
Stately - Having a dignified or impressive appearance.
Severe - Having a harsh or strict attitude.
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.
崇 means "adoration, worship, reverence."
High - To be high or tall, like a mountain.
Adore - To revere or worship.
Respect - To show respect or reverence.
Revere - To hold in high esteem or honor.
End - To finish or conclude.
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.
嵩 means "bulk, volume, height."
High - Used to describe a mountain that is tall and majestic.
Name Of A Mountain - Used in the name of a mountain, such as "Souzan".
Volume - Used to describe the volume or capacity of something.
Increase - Used to describe something that is growing or increasing in size.
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.
貴 means "precious, valuable, honorable."
Precious - Highly valued and respected.
Noble - Of high rank or status.
Esteemed - Showing respect and admiration.
Revered - Held in high esteem and admiration.
Precious - This kanji that conveys the idea of being highly valued and cherished.
Noble - This kanji that conveys the idea of being of high rank or status.
Esteemed - This kanji that conveys the idea of being respected and admired.
Revered - This kanji that conveys the idea of being held in high esteem 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.
高 means "high, tall."
High - Used to describe physical height, position, status, or rank.
Excellent - Used to describe a high grade or level.
Famous - Used to describe someone or something that is well-known.
Increase - Used to describe something that is rising or becoming higher.
Respect - Used to show respect for someone's actions or words.
Arrogant - Used to describe someone who is overly proud or haughty.
Amount - Used to describe a quantity or degree.
High - To symbolize a high status or rank in life.
Excellent - To symbolize a high level of excellence.
Famous - To symbolize a desire for the baby to become well-known.
Increase - To symbolize a desire for the baby to grow and become greater.
Respect - To symbolize a desire for the baby to be respected by others.
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.
喬 means "tall, high, noble."
Tall - Refers to the height of objects such as trees and mountains.
Proud - Refers to having a sense of pride and arrogance.
Tall - It implies that the child will grow to be tall and strong.
Proud - It implies that the child will be proud and confident.
Elegant - It implies that the child will be graceful and refined.
Majestic - It implies that the child will be regal and majestic.
Grand - It implies that the child will be grand and impressive.
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.
貴 means "precious, valuable, honorable."
Precious - Highly valued and respected.
Noble - Of high rank or status.
Esteemed - Showing respect and admiration.
Revered - Held in high esteem and admiration.
Precious - This kanji that conveys the idea of being highly valued and cherished.
Noble - This kanji that conveys the idea of being of high rank or status.
Esteemed - This kanji that conveys the idea of being respected and admired.
Revered - This kanji that conveys the idea of being held in high esteem and admiration.
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