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Japanese boy(male) nameSoubei
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:そうべい
  • Katakanatip:ソウベイ
  • English Syllablestip:sou-bei (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:so-u-be-i (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Soubei, Sōbei
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Souchan(そうちゃん)Click to speech そうちゃんBeikun( べいくん)Click to speech  べいくんSoubeichan( そうべいちゃん)Click to speech  そうべいちゃん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

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 "Soubei."

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宗兵衛- Soubei -

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means "sect, ancestor, origin."

Name ideas examples

  • Sect - Sect - A religious group; a denomination - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sect throughout life.

  • Ancestor - Ancestors watch over their descendants, their wisdom echoing through generations. May your child honor their ancestors and become an ancestor worth remembering.

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Religion - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

means "soldier, weapon, war."

  • Soldier - A military person.

  • Weapon - An instrument of war.

  • War - Military conflict.

  • Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.

  • Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.

Name ideas examples

  • Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.

  • Weapon - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Arms - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

means "guard, protect, defense."

Name ideas examples

  • Guard - Guard - To Protect; to defend from harm - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of guard throughout life.

  • Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.

  • Defense - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Border - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

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