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Su-chan(すーちゃん)
Susukun(すす君)
Mumukun(むむくん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Susumu
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 "Susumu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
享 means "receive, enjoy, offer."
Receive - To accept what is given.
Enjoy - To experience pleasure from.
Offer - To present to deities.
Accept - To receive or admit something willingly.
Accomplish - To successfully bring about or complete a task.
Bestow - To give or confer something, especially as a gift or honor.
Fulfill - To bring to completion or realization, to satisfy.
Provide - To make something available for use.
Receive - Receiving represents acceptance, openness, and gracious acceptance. May your child receive life's blessings with gratitude.
Enjoy - Enjoy - To experience pleasure from - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enjoy throughout life.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Accept - Accepting represents openness, grace, and receiving with gratitude. May your child accept life's gifts with grace and gratitude.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To bring to completion or realization, to satisfy - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Provide - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
奨 means "encourage, recommend, promote."
Encourage - To give support and confidence.
Recommend - To suggest as worthy.
Motivate - To give someone strength and help them.
Praise - To express admiration or approval.
Encourage - Encouraging represents support, motivation, and lifting others up. May your child encourage others, spreading confidence and hope.
Recommend - Recommend - To suggest as worthy - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of recommend throughout life.
Promote - Promote - To Advance; to further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of promote throughout life.
Motivate - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.
將 means "general, lead, about to."
General - A military commander.
To Lead - To lead troops or an army.
About to - On the verge of.
A Person - Someone who leads or commands.
By Means of - To indicate a method or means.
Or - To indicate a choice between two or more options.
General - Being general represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be general, letting this quality guide their path.
Lead - Leading represents guidance, going first, and showing the way. May your child lead with wisdom, courage, and compassion.
To Lead - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
About to - About To - On the verge of - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of about to throughout life.
A Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
By Means of - By Means Of - To indicate a method or means - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of by means of throughout life.
Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.
漸 means "gradually, slowly, eventually."
Eventually - In Due Time; finally.
Beginning - The start of something.
Immerse - To become completely submerged in a liquid.
Moisten - To make something wet or damp.
Progress - To advance steadily forward.
River Flowing Into the Sea - A river that flows into the ocean.
Sign of Something Happening - An indication that something is about to occur.
Soak - To become saturated with a liquid.
Gradually - Gradually - Step by step; progressively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gradually throughout life.
Slowly - Slowness represents care, thoroughness, and the wisdom of not rushing. May your child take time to do things well, patient and thorough in all endeavors.
Eventually - Eventually - In due time; finally - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eventually throughout life.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Immerse - Immerse - To become completely submerged in a liquid - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immerse throughout life.
Moisten - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Progress - 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.
River Flowing Into the Sea - Rivers symbolize the continuous flow of life, perseverance, and the journey toward the sea. May your child's life flow steadily like a river, carving their own path with quiet determination.
Sign of Something Happening - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Soak - Soak - To become saturated with a liquid - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of soak throughout life.
Steep Mountain - The steep mountain represents challenging climbs and hard-won heights. May your child conquer life's steep challenges.
征 means "to go, to conquer, to take."
To Conquer - To defeat enemies or wrongdoers.
To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
To Conquer - The act of conquer represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child conquer with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Take - Taking represents receiving with gratitude and claiming what is rightfully one's own. May your child receive graciously and claim their rightful place with confidence.
伸 means "to extend, to state, to clear."
To Stretch - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
To Grow - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Extension - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
陞 means "."
暲 means "."
晉 means "."
暹 means "."
迪 means "guide, path, enlighten."
Morality, Ethics - A set of principles of right and wrong behavior.
Principle, Reason - A fundamental truth or law that serves as the basis for something.
Road - A wide way leading from one place to another.
Guide - Guiding represents leadership, wisdom, and helping others find their way. May your child guide others with wisdom and compassion.
Path - Path (道) in Japanese represents not just physical roads but the Way—a life practice. May your child find their Way, walking a path of purpose and meaning.
Enlighten - Enlighten - To Teach; to instruct - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enlighten throughout life.
Morality, Ethics - Morality/Ethics - A set of principles of right and wrong behavior - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of morality/ethics throughout life.
Principle, Reason - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Road - Roads represent the journey of life, the path we choose, and where it leads. May your child find good roads to travel, their path leading to worthy destinations.
Step, Proceed - 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.
之 means "this, to go, possessive particle."
This - That; pointing to a person, thing, or matter.
Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship.
This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.
To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Possessive Particle - Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of possessive particle throughout life.
晴 means "clear, fine weather, dispel."
Clear - Free from clouds.
Dispel - To clear away worries.
Bright - Describes a cheerful atmosphere or outlook.
Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Fine Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.
Dispel - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Resolve - Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resolve throughout life.
明 means "bright, clear, to reveal."
Bright - Illuminated by light.
Light - Illumination; something that makes things bright.
Ming - A Chinese dynasty name.
Next - The following (day, year).
This World - The present world.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.
Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.
渡 means "to cross, to pass, ferry."
To Cross - To traverse by boat over rivers or seas.
To Cross - The act of cross represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cross with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Hand Over - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
To Pass - The act of pass represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Ferry - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - 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.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - 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.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
歩 means "to walk, gait, to measure."
To Walk - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.
To Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Gait - Gait - Walking Style; manner of progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gait throughout life.
Area Unit - Measurement units enable fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Interest Rate - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Pace - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Ratio - Ratio - A Rate; proportion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ratio throughout life.
Shogi Piece - Shogi Piece - The "pawn" in Japanese chess - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shogi piece throughout life.
Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.
Walk, Walked - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.
丞 means "assist, deputy, aid."
Aid - To provide assistance and support.
Fourth Rank Official - A government official of the fourth rank in the hierarchy of the Imperial Court.
Judge - A government official responsible for administering justice.
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Deputy - Deputy - An assistant official; a subordinate helper - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of deputy throughout life.
Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.
Adviser, Counselor - Adviser/Counselor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the adviser/counselor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Fourth Rank Official - Four represents the four seasons, four directions, and the cycle of nature. May your child embrace all four seasons of life, complete in every direction.
Judge - Judges must balance justice with mercy, wisdom with fairness. May your child judge fairly and wisely in all matters of life.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - 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.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - 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.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - 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.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
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.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
一 means "one, once, first."
A Certain - One Particular; some specific.
Little - Something that is small or minimal.
Or - Alternatively; on the other hand.
Solely - Exclusively; only; single-mindedly.
One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.
Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.
First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.
A Certain - Certainty represents something specific and meaningful, even when unnamed. May your child recognize what is certain and important in their life.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
At a Time - Taking things one at a time represents patience and methodical progress. May your child approach challenges one step at a time with patience.
Indeed - Indeed represents affirmation, truth, and emphatic agreement. May your child speak truth with conviction and recognize it in others.
Little - Little represents appreciation for small things and the power of modest beginnings. May your child appreciate life's small wonders and grow from humble beginnings.
Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.
Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.
Slightly - Subtle differences and small adjustments often make significant impact. May your child appreciate subtle nuances that make a difference.
Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.
Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.
且 means "moreover, also, for now."
Also - As well as.
For Now - Temporarily; for the time being.
If - Moving or happening quickly.
Simultaneous Progression, Parallel - Expresses the idea of two things happening at the same time.
Moreover - Moreover represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the moreover's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Also - Also - As well as - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of also throughout life.
For Now - For Now - Temporarily; for the time being - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of for now throughout life.
If - Conditions and possibilities open paths of potential. May your child see possibilities and prepare for various outcomes.
Simultaneous Progression, Parallel - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
乾 means "dry, superficial, heaven."
Northwest - The northwest direction.
Surface - On the surface, on the upper side.
Symbol - A symbol of a ruler, male, or other authority figure.
Dry - Dryness represents clarity, stability, and freedom from excess. May your child maintain clarity, stable and clear without unnecessary burdens.
Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.
Northwest - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Surface - Surface - On the surface, on the upper side - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surface throughout life.
Symbol - Symbol - A symbol of a ruler, male, or other authority figu - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of symbol throughout life.
侑 means "encourage, assist, offer."
Offer - To present food or drink.
Forgive - To pardon or excuse a fault or offense.
Help - To provide protection or assistance.
Recommend - To suggest or offer something, such as a dish or drink.
Reward - To express gratitude or appreciation.
Encourage - Encouraging represents support, motivation, and lifting others up. May your child encourage others, spreading confidence and hope.
Assist - Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Forgive - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Recommend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Reward - Reward - To express gratitude or appreciation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of reward throughout life.
勤 means "work, diligent, duty."
Duty - A Responsibility; a job.
Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.
Diligent - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and the ability to withstand. May your child be tough enough to face life's challenges.
Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.
右 means "right, to go right, west."
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.
呈 means "present, show, offer."
Present - Present - To offer formally; to submit - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of present throughout life.
Show - Showing represents demonstration, revelation, and teaching by example. May your child show others the way through their example.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Appear - Appearing represents emergence, presentation, and becoming visible. May your child appear at the right times and places.
Standard, Criteria - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
将 means "general, lead, about to."
General - Being general represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be general, letting this quality guide their path.
Lead - Leading represents guidance, going first, and showing the way. May your child lead with wisdom, courage, and compassion.
To Lead Troops - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
About to - About To - Going to; on the verge of - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of about to throughout life.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
延 means "extend, postpone, stretch."
Prolong - To make something last longer than expected.
Total - The sum of all individual items, both repeated and not repeated.
Extend - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Postpone - Postpone - To Delay; to put off - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of postpone throughout life.
Stretch - Stretching represents growth, extension, and expanding capacity. May your child stretch beyond their comfort zone and grow.
Draw, Guide - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Lead - Leading represents guidance, going first, and showing the way. May your child lead with wisdom, courage, and compassion.
Prolong - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Total - Being total represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be total, letting this quality guide their path.
歩 means "to walk, gait, to measure."
To Walk - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.
To Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Gait - Gait - Walking Style; manner of progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gait throughout life.
Area Unit - Measurement units enable fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Interest Rate - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Pace - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Ratio - Ratio - A Rate; proportion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ratio throughout life.
Shogi Piece - Shogi Piece - The "pawn" in Japanese chess - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shogi piece throughout life.
Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.
Walk, Walked - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.
皐 means "fifth month, marsh, high."
High - An elevated place.
Satsuki - The fifth month of the lunar calendar.
Shoreline - Land by the water. Shoreline.
Marsh - Marshes represent fertility, transition zones, and hidden richness. May your child find richness even in unclear situations.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Satsuki - Satsuki - The fifth month of the lunar calendar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of satsuki throughout life.
Shoreline - The shoreline represents the meeting of elements, transition zones, and the edge where worlds meet. May your child thrive at life's edges.
To Call Out - Calling represents vocation, purpose, and the voice that summons to duty. May your child find their calling, answering life's summons with purpose.
益 means "benefit, increase, useful."
More and More - Increasingly; to a greater extent.
Benefit - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Increase - Increasing represents growth, abundance, and positive development. May your child increase in wisdom, kindness, and prosperity.
Useful - Being useful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be useful, letting this quality guide their path.
More and More - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Provision, Profit - Provision/Profit - To provide, to gain profit - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of provision/profit throughout life.
謹 means "respectful, careful, prudent."
Respectful - Showing Careful Regard; treating with reverence.
Careful - Being Cautious and Attentive; exercising discretion.
Humble - Modest and Deferential; showing proper restraint.
To be Cautious - To be careful and mindful of one's actions.
Respectful - 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.
Careful - Being careful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be careful, letting this quality guide their path.
Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.
Humble - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
To be Cautious - The act of be cautious represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be cautious with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
貢 means "tribute, contribute, offer."
Tribute - Payment to a ruler or superior.
Contribute - To give for a common purpose.
Offer - To present as an offering.
Dedicate, Devote - To dedicate oneself or one's efforts to a cause or purpose.
Recommend - To suggest a person for a position.
Tribute - Tribute - Payment to a ruler or superior - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tribute throughout life.
Contribute - Contribute - To give for a common purpose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of contribute throughout life.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Dedicate, Devote - Dedicate/Devote - To dedicate oneself or one's efforts to a cause or - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dedicate/devote throughout life.
Recommend - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
軍 means "army, military, battle."
Army - A military force.
Military - Relating to armed forces.
To Line Up in Formation - To arrange in a line or formation.
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states.
Army - Army - A military force - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of army throughout life.
Military - Military - Relating to armed forces - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of military throughout life.
Battle - 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.
Group of Soldiers - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
To Line Up in Formation - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.
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.
前 means "front, before, previous."
Front - The forward part.
Before - Earlier in time.
Previous - Coming before.
Ahead - In advance.
Allocation - The amount or portion assigned to someone. For example, three servings of food.
Guide - Something that leads or guides.
Honorific - A title of respect used to refer to a noble person.
Past - Something that happened in the past.
Front - Front represents courage, leadership, and the willingness to face challenges directly. May your child have the courage to be at the front, facing life's challenges head-on.
Before - Before - Earlier in time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of before throughout life.
Previous - Being previous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be previous, letting this quality guide their path.
Ahead - Ahead - In advance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ahead throughout life.
Allocation - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Guide - Guiding represents leadership, wisdom, and helping others find their way. May your child guide others with wisdom and compassion.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Past - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - 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.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - 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.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.
Vision - Vision represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of vision.
Illusion - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.
Dim - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Fleeting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
須 means "to use, to require, to wait."
Awhile - For a short period of time.
Beard - Facial hair on the chin.
Necessary - Required or essential.
Request - To ask for something.
To Use - The act of use represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child use with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Require - The act of require represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child require with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Wait - The act of wait represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wait with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
A Moment - Moments are the building blocks of life, each one precious and unrepeatable. May your child treasure each moment, fully present and aware.
Awhile - Brevity teaches the value of time and the power of conciseness. May your child value each moment and communicate effectively.
Beard - Beard - Facial hair on the chin - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of beard throughout life.
Necessary - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Request - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
々 means "a repetition kanji or ideographic iteration mark."
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.
Vision - Vision represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of vision.
Illusion - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.
Dim - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Fleeting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
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JP Names that have the same gender and start with S.
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What is Hiragana?
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.
What is Katakana?
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.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
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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