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Japanese boy(male) nameSouemon
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:そうえもん
  • Katakanatip:ソウエモン
  • English Syllablestip:sou-e-mon (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:so-u-e-mo-n (5)
  • English transcriptionstip:Souemon, Sōemon
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Souchan(そうちゃん)Click to speech そうちゃんEmo-kun(えもんくん)Click to speech えもんくんSou-kun(そうくん)Click to speech そうくん

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 "Souemon."

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宗右ヱ門- Souemon -

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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 "right, to go right, west."

Name ideas examples

  • Right - Right - The right side; the opposite of left - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of right throughout life.

  • To Assist - The ability to assist represents purposeful action and contribution. May your child assist with wisdom and good intent.

is katakana, which is phonetic but without meaning.

means "gate, entrance, house."

  • Gate - An entrance to buildings.

  • Entrance - A place for entering and exiting.

  • House - Family Lineage; relatives.

  • Phylum - A major taxonomic division in biological classification.

  • Counter - A unit for counting cannons.

  • Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.

  • School - An academic or religious tradition.

Name ideas examples

  • Gate - Gates represent entry, transition, and the important thresholds of life. May your child pass through life's gates with honor, each threshold bringing blessing.

  • Entrance - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Phylum - Phylum represents fundamental classification, the deep structure underlying diversity. May your child understand fundamental truths while appreciating life's diversity.

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

  • Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.

  • School - School - An academic or religious tradition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of school throughout life.

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