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Sorachan(そらちゃん)Sorakun( そらくん)
Aakun( ああくん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the girls' version here.
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Soraa."
宇 means "space, universe."
Roof, House - A roof or house, representing a home and shelter.
Universe - The universe, representing the world and all that is in it.
Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit or intelligence, representing a person's capacity for thought and understanding.
Shelter - Representing a safe and secure home for the baby.
Universe - Representing the vastness of the world and the baby's place in it.
Intelligence - Representing the baby's potential for learning and growth.
上 means "up, above, top."
Before - In terms of time, order, or flow of things.
Offer - To give or present something.
Ascend - To go to the center.
Landlady - A woman who is the wife of a person or the mistress of a house.
High Position, Status, Value, Age - It implies that the child is of high standing and has a lot of potential.
Before In Time, Order, Or Flow Of Things - It implies that the child is ahead of their peers and is destined for great things.
To Offer, Give, Or Present - It implies that the child is a gift from the heavens and is meant to be cherished.
To Ascend, Go To The Center - It implies that the child is destined for greatness and will reach the highest heights.
Female Proprietor - It implies that the child is a strong and capable leader who will be a great leader in the future.
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Names that have the same gender and start with S.
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Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
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Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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