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Japanese girl(female) nameSonoko
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:そのこ
  • Katakanatip:ソノコ
  • English transcriptionstip:Sonoko
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Sonokochan(そのこちゃん)Click to speech そのこちゃんSonotan(そのたん)Click to speech そのたんSonochan(そのちゃん)Click to speech そのちゃん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 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 "Sonoko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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園子- Sonoko -

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means "garden, park, plantation."

  • Garden - A place with plants, trees, and flowers.

  • Yard - An outdoor area, usually surrounded by a fence, used for recreation or relaxation.

  • Field - An open area of land used for growing crops or grazing animals.

  • Mausoleum - A large, stately tomb or burial chamber, typically built of stone.

Name ideas examples

  • Garden - A place of beauty and growth, symbolizing the beauty and growth of a child.

  • Yard - A place of play and relaxation, symbolizing the joy and peace of a child.

  • Field - A place of abundance and productivity, symbolizing the potential and promise of a child.

  • Mausoleum - A place of honor and remembrance, symbolizing the legacy and memory of a child.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

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

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

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

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

爾子- Sonoko -

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means "you, thou, second person pronoun."

  • You, Your - A pronoun used to refer to the second person.

  • That, This, Here, There - A pronoun used to indicate a location or person.

  • Thus, Like That - Expressing that something is as stated.

  • Only, Just - Expressing that something is the only thing.

  • Attached to other words to express a state.

Name ideas examples

  • You - It is a term of endearment and conveys a sense of closeness and familiarity.

  • That - It is a pronoun that can be used to refer to the baby in a loving way.

  • Thus - It conveys a sense of completeness and finality.

  • Only - It conveys a sense of uniqueness and singularity.

  • Under - It conveys a sense of protection and security.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

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

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

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

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

素子- Sonoko -

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means "plain, unadorned, simple."

Name ideas examples

  • Pure - Symbolizing a child who is innocent and untainted by the world.

  • Original - Representing a unique individual who is unlike any other.

  • Source - Signifying a baby who is the beginning of something new and special.

  • White - Representing a child who is pure and innocent.

  • Meager - Signifying a baby who is humble and unassuming.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

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

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

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

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

苑子- Sonoko -

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means "garden, park, plantation."

  • A pasture or farm where livestock is kept enclosed.

  • A garden or park with planted trees and plants.

  • A gathering place, especially for scholars and artists.

  • To Accumulate Or Pile Up - To be blocked or clogged.

Name ideas examples

  • Garden - A place of beauty and tranquility, symbolizing growth and potential.

  • Scholar - A person of knowledge and wisdom, representing intelligence and ambition.

  • Accumulate - To gather and store up, signifying abundance and prosperity.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

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

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

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

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

苑胡- Sonoko -

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means "garden, park, plantation."

  • A pasture or farm where livestock is kept enclosed.

  • A garden or park with planted trees and plants.

  • A gathering place, especially for scholars and artists.

  • To Accumulate Or Pile Up - To be blocked or clogged.

Name ideas examples

  • Garden - A place of beauty and tranquility, symbolizing growth and potential.

  • Scholar - A person of knowledge and wisdom, representing intelligence and ambition.

  • Accumulate - To gather and store up, signifying abundance and prosperity.

means "hu, foreign, barbarian."

  • A question word used to express doubt.

  • Longevity, living a long life.

  • Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.

  • Chaotian - Carelessly.

Name ideas examples

  • Long Lived - This is a positive connotation that implies a long and prosperous life. It is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of hope and optimism for the future.

  • Question - This meaning implies a sense of curiosity and inquisitiveness, which is a desirable trait for a baby to have. It is also a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of exploration and discovery.

  • Rough - This meaning implies a sense of strength and resilience, which is a desirable trait for a baby to have. It is also a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of determination and perseverance.

  • Barbarian - This meaning implies a sense of wildness and freedom, which is a desirable trait for a baby to have. It is also a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of adventure and exploration.

苑香- Sonoko -

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means "garden, park, plantation."

  • A pasture or farm where livestock is kept enclosed.

  • A garden or park with planted trees and plants.

  • A gathering place, especially for scholars and artists.

  • To Accumulate Or Pile Up - To be blocked or clogged.

Name ideas examples

  • Garden - A place of beauty and tranquility, symbolizing growth and potential.

  • Scholar - A person of knowledge and wisdom, representing intelligence and ambition.

  • Accumulate - To gather and store up, signifying abundance and prosperity.

means "fragrance, aroma, scent."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrance, Scent, Aroma - This kanji that evokes a pleasant smell, such as a flower or a spice.

  • Appealing - This kanji that suggests something attractive, such as a beautiful flower or a melodious sound.

曾野子- Sonoko -

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means "ancestor, previous, once, ever."

  • Previously - Refers to something that has happened in the past.

  • Multiple Times - Refers to something that has happened multiple times.

  • Increase - Refers to something that is increasing or being added to.

Name ideas examples

  • Previously - This meaning implies that the baby has a history and a past, and that they are connected to something greater than themselves.

  • Increase - This meaning implies that the baby will grow and develop, and that they will become more than they are now.

  • Multiple Layers - This meaning implies that the baby will have many layers to their personality, and that they will be complex and interesting.

  • Overlap - This meaning implies that the baby will have many connections and relationships, and that they will be able to bring people together.

means "field, plain, wilderness."

  • Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.

  • Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.

  • Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.

  • Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.

  • Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.

  • Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.

  • Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.

Name ideas examples

  • Open - Symbolizing a wide open future and possibilities.

  • Rural - Representing a connection to nature and the countryside.

  • Unrefined - Signifying a humble and honest character.

  • Region - Representing a sense of belonging to a certain area.

  • Wild - Representing a free spirit and adventurous nature.

  • Undeveloped - Representing potential and growth.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

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

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

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

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

相乃子- Sonoko -

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means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."

  • To See - To look closely and examine in detail.

  • To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.

  • Form - The shape or appearance of something.

  • To Help - To assist or provide support.

  • Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.

  • Friends - To be close with someone.

  • Alternating - To take turns with each other.

  • Companions - To be in a group with others.

Name ideas examples

  • To See - This kanji conveys the idea of looking closely and carefully at something, and can be used to represent the idea of a baby being watched over and cared for.

  • Shape - This kanji can also represent the idea of a baby's physical form, and the idea of a baby being a unique and special individual.

  • Help - This kanji can also represent the idea of a baby being helped and supported by others, and the idea of a baby being part of a larger community.

  • Mutual - This kanji can also represent the idea of a baby being connected to others, and the idea of a baby being part of a larger family.

  • Friends - This kanji can also represent the idea of a baby having friends and companions, and the idea of a baby being part of a larger group.

means "from, therefore, accordingly."

  • You, Your, Thou, Thy - Used to refer to the person being addressed.

  • Therefore, Thus, Consequently, For That Reason - Used to indicate a logical consequence.

  • Finally, At Last - Used to indicate that something has been achieved after a long time.

  • No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.

Name ideas examples

  • You - This is a term of endearment and respect that can be used to refer to someone close to you, such as a baby.

  • Your - This is a possessive pronoun that can be used to refer to something that belongs to someone, such as a baby.

  • Therefore - This is a word that can be used to indicate a logical conclusion or a result of something, such as the birth of a baby.

  • Finally - This is a word that can be used to indicate the end of a process or event, such as the arrival of a baby.

  • At Last - This is a phrase that can be used to indicate the end of a long wait or process, such as the birth of a baby.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

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

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

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

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

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