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Japanese boy(male) nameShinmei
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しんめい
  • Katakanatip:シンメイ
  • English Syllablestip:shin-mei (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-n-me-i (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shinmei
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shinchan(しんちゃん)Click to speech しんちゃんMeikun( めいくん)Click to speech  めいくんShinkun( しんくん)Click to speech  しんくん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Shinmei," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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心明- Shinmei -

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means "heart, mind, core."

Name ideas examples

  • Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.

  • Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.

  • Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.

  • Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.

means "bright, clear, to reveal."

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

  • Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

  • To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.

  • Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.

  • Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.

  • This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.

心銘- Shinmei -

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means "heart, mind, core."

Name ideas examples

  • Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.

  • Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.

  • Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.

  • Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.

means "inscription, brand, memorable."

  • Inscription - Words engraved on an object.

  • Brand - A distinguishing mark or name.

  • Memorable - Worth Remembering; unforgettable.

  • Engrave - To engrave in one's memory and never forget.

  • Excellent - Of the highest quality.

  • Famous - A famous and high-quality item.

  • Inscribe - To inscribe or engrave the name of the author or maker on a sword, vessel, or stone monument.

  • Record - To record or write down.

  • Style - A style of writing used to commemorate a person's merits and virtues.

Name ideas examples

  • Inscription - Inscriptions preserve meaning across time, carrying messages for future generations. May your child leave lasting marks of wisdom and meaning.

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

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

  • Engrave - Engrave - To engrave in one's memory and never forget - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of engrave throughout life.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

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

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

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

  • Style - 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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