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Japanese girl(female) nameShin
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:しん
  • Katakanatip:シン
  • English Syllablestip:shin (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-n (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shin, Sin
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shinchan(しんちゃん)Click to speech しんちゃんShintan(しんたん)Click to speech しんたんShinpi(しんぴー)Click to speech しんぴー

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 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 "Shin," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "true, truth, pure."

Name ideas examples

  • True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.

means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."

Name ideas examples

  • Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.

  • Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

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

  • Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.

  • Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

紫波子- Shin -

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means "purple, soy sauce."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "wave, surge, spread."

Name ideas examples

  • Wave - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.

  • Surge - Surge - A rising and falling motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surge throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

means "child, boy, honorific."

  • Child - A Son or Daughter; offspring born to parents.

  • Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.

  • Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Feminine Suffix - Used in women's names.

  • Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.

  • Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.

  • Seed - Fruit; the egg of living creatures.

  • Small Thing - Something tiny or fine.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).

Name ideas examples

  • Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.

  • Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

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

  • Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.

  • Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.

  • Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.

  • Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.

  • Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.

  • Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.

  • Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.

- Shin -

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Click to speech しんAdd to First Names FavoritesShare新 - Shin -Copy 新

means "new, fresh, modern."

Name ideas examples

  • New - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and the excitement of discovery. May your child embrace the new with courage, pioneering fresh paths with innovation.

  • Fresh - Fresh - Not previously used - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fresh throughout life.

  • Modern - Modern - Current; up-to-date - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of modern throughout life.

- Shin -

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means "clear, pure, fresh."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Fresh - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Serene, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • Shin - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

- Shin -

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means "to extend, to state, to clear."

Name ideas examples

  • To Stretch - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • To Grow - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Extension - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

しん- Shin -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

Real Persons

The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!

  • 三宅Miyake Shin Japanese keirin cyclist (1969- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 松下Matsushita しんShin Japanese supercentenarian (1904-2019) wikipedia page linkJP

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