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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameShiran
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しらん
  • Katakanatip:シラン
  • English Syllablestip:shi-ran (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-ra-n (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shiran
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shiranchan(しらんちゃん)Click to speech しらんちゃんShirakun(しらくん)Click to speech しらくんShi-chan(しーちゃん)Click to speech しーちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 "Shiran," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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四嵐- Shiran -

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means "four, four times, four directions."

Name ideas examples

  • Four - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Four Times - Four Times - Four occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of four times throughout life.

means "storm, tempest, mountain air."

  • Storm - A violent weather disturbance.

  • Tempest - A severe storm with strong winds.

  • Mountain Air - Fresh, clear mountain breeze.

Name ideas examples

  • Storm - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Tempest - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

  • Mountain Air - Mountain air represents freshness, clarity, and invigorating spirit. May your child breathe in life's freshness and clarity.

四欄- Shiran -

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means "four, four times, four directions."

Name ideas examples

  • Four - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Four Times - Four Times - Four occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of four times throughout life.

means "railing, column, pen."

  • Railing - A Barrier; a fence.

  • Column - A section in a document.

  • Pen - An enclosure for animals.

  • Cage - A place to keep animals confined.

  • Frame - A division, boundary, or partition.

  • Handrail - A horizontal piece of wood used to prevent people from falling from bridges, stairs, etc.

Name ideas examples

  • Railing - Railing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in railing with purpose and skill.

  • Column - Column - A section in a document - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of column throughout life.

  • Pen - The pen (enclosure) represents protection, boundary-setting, and safe keeping. May your child create secure spaces for those they love.

  • Cage - The cage represents protection, boundaries, and safe keeping. May your child know when to protect and when to set free.

  • Frame - Frame - A division, boundary, or partition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of frame throughout life.

  • Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.

四蘭- Shiran -

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means "four, four times, four directions."

Name ideas examples

  • Four - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Four Times - Four Times - Four occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of four times throughout life.

means "orchid, fragrant, holland."

  • Orchid - An elegant flowering plant.

  • Fragrant - Having a pleasant, refined scent.

  • Holland - Part of the name for Netherlands.

Name ideas examples

  • Orchid - Orchids represent refined elegance, noble character, and rare beauty, one of the Four Gentlemen in East Asian art. May your child possess the orchid's refined elegance and noble spirit throughout life.

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

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

四覧- Shiran -

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means "four, four times, four directions."

Name ideas examples

  • Four - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Four Times - Four Times - Four occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of four times throughout life.

means "to view."

  • To Observe - To watch closely and carefully.

  • To See - To look at something or someone.

  • To Survey - To look over a wide area or range.

Name ideas examples

  • To Observe - The act of observe represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child observe with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To See - Seeing represents perception, understanding, and the clarity of vision. May your child see clearly—both the visible and the invisible truths.

  • To Survey - The act of survey represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child survey with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

紫嵐- Shiran -

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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 "storm, tempest, mountain air."

  • Storm - A violent weather disturbance.

  • Tempest - A severe storm with strong winds.

  • Mountain Air - Fresh, clear mountain breeze.

Name ideas examples

  • Storm - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Tempest - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

  • Mountain Air - Mountain air represents freshness, clarity, and invigorating spirit. May your child breathe in life's freshness and clarity.

紫蘭- Shiran -

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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 "orchid, fragrant, holland."

  • Orchid - An elegant flowering plant.

  • Fragrant - Having a pleasant, refined scent.

  • Holland - Part of the name for Netherlands.

Name ideas examples

  • Orchid - Orchids represent refined elegance, noble character, and rare beauty, one of the Four Gentlemen in East Asian art. May your child possess the orchid's refined elegance and noble spirit throughout life.

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

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

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