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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameShirabe
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:しらべ
  • Katakanatip:シラベ
  • English Syllablestip:shi-ra-be (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-ra-be (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shirabe
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shirabechan(しらべちゃん)Click to speech しらべちゃんBechan( べちゃん)Click to speech  べちゃんShirachan( しらちゃん)Click to speech  しらちゃん

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

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

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

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means "poetry, poem."

Name ideas examples

  • Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.

  • Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.

調- Shirabe -

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調 means "tune, investigate, prepare."

  • Tune - To Adjust; to harmonize.

  • Investigate - To Examine; to inquire.

  • Prepare - To Make Ready; to arrange.

  • Adjust - To make suitable or appropriate by bringing into harmony or balance.

  • Arrange - To put into a proper, systematic, or logical form.

  • Collect - To gather together or take in from scattered places or sources.

  • Mock - To ridicule or tease in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

  • Tax - Tribute; levy.

  • Transfer - To move from one place to another.

Name ideas examples

  • Tune - Tune - To Adjust; to harmonize - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tune throughout life.

  • Investigate - Investigation represents the pursuit of truth, curiosity, and careful examination. May your child investigate with curiosity, seeking truth in all matters.

  • Prepare - Prepare - To make ready; to arrange - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of prepare throughout life.

  • Adjust - Adjust - To make suitable or appropriate by bringing into h - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adjust throughout life.

  • Arrange - Arrangement represents order, organization, and creating harmony from elements. May your child arrange their life well, creating order and harmony.

  • Collect - Collecting represents gathering, accumulation, and bringing together what is valuable. May your child collect good experiences, friendships, and wisdom throughout life.

  • Mock - Understanding mockery teaches the importance of kindness. May your child never mock others and handle mockery with grace.

  • Tax - Tax - Tribute; levy - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tax throughout life.

  • Transfer - Transfer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the transfer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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